Short-Term Rental Liability

2 years ago

The short-term rental sector continues to gain momentum among investors as it disrupts traditional real estate investments thanks to the…

Jim Rudolph quoted in “Building contractor’s suit against insurer revived” in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

2 years ago

Jim Rudolph, the firm’s managing partner and a construction litigator, was quoted in “Building contractor’s suit against insurer revived” in…

Who Bears the Burden for a Fraudulently Intercepted ACH Payment?

2 years ago

Imagine you receive an email from a known creditor containing an invoice for an account payable. The email contains instructions…

The End of An Era: The FTC Proposal to Ban Noncompete Agreements

2 years ago

In a stunning proposal, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proffered a universal ban on noncompete agreements. This proposal, albeit…

Project Owner’s Procrastination Presents Prompt Payment Pitfalls

2 years ago

Commercial construction projects of $3 million or more are subject to the Prompt Payment Act, G.L.c. 149, §29E (“PPA”), which…

Condominium Trust Has Duty of Care to Protect Residents from Crimes

2 years ago

Since the gruesome May 5, 2017, double murder of two doctors in their penthouse South Boston condominium unit, multiple lawsuits…

Incentivizing Key Employees with Phantom Stock

2 years ago

Creating incentives for employees to perform better can take many forms, such as merit bonuses or grants of equity through…

Seller Beware, Buyer Can Enforce Conditional Offer to Sell Real Property

2 years ago

According to Massachusetts case law, an order directing specific performance of a contract to sell real property is appropriate where…

Devil in the Details – Read Your General Liability Insurance Policy Closely

2 years ago

When presented with a contract, consumers should “read the fine print.” This adage is particularly important to general contractors (GCs)…

The Importance of Trademarks in Protecting Your Brand

2 years ago

Trademarks are often among the most important and valuable assets of a business. A distinctive trademark allows a business to…