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Four days after posting a viral video regarding citizens failing to take the coronavirus seriously, Detroit bus driver. Jason Hargrove, passed away from complications brought on by his contraction of the coronavirus. Hargrove had been a long time employee of the Detroit pubic transit system when he was allegedly coughed on by a passenger of…

If you have been issued a criminal citation in Vermont in the last several weeks, chances are, the initial court date, or arraignment, has been set for at least the middle of May and perhaps even June. In many cases, defendants who were issued citations for March or April initially, have heard back from law…

The COVID-19 outbreak has produced uncertainty across the spectrum, including legal uncertainty for how the American’s With Disability Act, or ADA, is affected by the ongoing situation. Both employers and employees should know that the ADA protects individuals who have an impairment affecting their ability to perform a major life activity from discrimination in both…

When a motorist is issued a traffic ticket, there are two major concerns; points on license, and, insurance consequences.  Although some may hope that since they live outside Vermont, their home state insurance adjuster may not pick up on the violation.  Although there have been instances of missed violations in the past, a recent look…

As the global emergency expands and moves closer to home, hospitals in nearby Boston and New York have become crowded, creating a need to build makeshift facilities and request more supplies as protective equipment and ventilators become scarce.  Along with the supply chain depletion and overcrowding, as we have seen in the news from around…

In an effort to assist those on the front line fighting for all of us, Chadwick, Spensley & Fox is offering free 60 minute telephone or teleconference consultations to all Employees working for Vermont Medical Centers* as well as all Vermont Grocery Store Employees. “Our front line workers are sacrificing so much for our communities,”…

Vermont law enforcement have raised the alarm on their fear that self isolation measures due to to Covid-19 outbreak will result in an increase in cases of domestic violence across the State. “Isolation is how domestic and sexual violence really proliferates, especially when it happens behind closed doors and at a time when community resources…

Although there have been some policy amendments regarding priorities of law enforcement, the delay in initial court hearings or arraignments has provided another opportunity for law enforcement to come into contact with suspects facing Vermont or Massachusetts criminal charges prior to the Sixth Amendment Right to Counsel taking full effect. What is important to consider…

Chadwick, Spensley & Fox will continue to provide assistance to its current and new clients by offering the following: We will continue to focus our efforts on providing affordable, comprehensive and personalized legal services to all those in need. We wish you all well in navigating these uncertain times and stand ready to assist anyway…

In response to the recent outbreak and on advice from the CDC, Chadwick, Spensley & Fox will be amending its policies as follows: Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Best wishes, Evan Chadwick, Esq. Managing Partner.