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Websites and E-Commerce: Where the Virtual World Can Present Real Problems

In 1990 Congress passed Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which states in relevant part that “[n]o individual…

8 years ago

Separate Companies May Constitute a Single Employer for Liability Purposes

Is your company a single employer? Earlier this year, a Massachusetts Superior Court for the first time applied the “single…

8 years ago

Shareholder Rights In Closely-Held Businesses, October 6 Event

On October 6 at 7:30 am, Managing Partner Jim Rudolph will present a breakfast program on stockholder rights at the…

8 years ago

Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin’ — Rolling Condominium Super-Priority Liens Ruled Valid

Under the Massachusetts condominium statute, the organization of unit owners, i.e., the condominium association, has a lien on each condominium…

8 years ago

Another Reason a Residential Landlord May Not Want to Ask for a Security Deposit

Some seasoned landlord/tenant practitioners and even judges advise residential landlords to forego requesting security deposits from their tenants. Massachusetts law…

8 years ago

Can an Employee’s Severance Pay Be Cut Off Based on After-Acquired Information?

Unfortunately, the Massachusetts appellate courts have not directly decided the issue whether an employer can re-characterize an employee’s termination from…

9 years ago

James Rudolph Receives Honorary Degree from Salem State University

James Rudolph, managing partner of Rudolph Friedmann LLP, received an honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, from Salem State University…

9 years ago

Appeal of Zoning Board Variance Requires Posting of Bond to Proceed

In a case of first impression, the Housing Court for the City of Boston ruled that neighbors who appealed the…

9 years ago

Radio Entrepreneurs Features Jon Friedmann and Adam Shafran

On April 11, Jonathon Friedmann and Adam Shafran were featured on the Radio Entrepreneurs show "On the Record" hosted by…

9 years ago

When the Customer Is Not Always Right – Contractor’s Liability When Homeowner Insists on Ignoring Building Codes

The motto, “The customer is always right,” was popularized by innovators in the retail industry in the early 20th Century.…

9 years ago