As a general rule in Massachusetts, an action may not be brought against a person on a promise to answer for (that is, to guarantee) the debt of another unless “the promise, contract or agreement upon which [the] action is brought . . . is in writing and signed by the party to be charged […]
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Rudolph Friedmann recently filed a federal class action lawsuit against Pepperidge Farm alleging that the company has misclassified many of its workers as independent contractors. What makes an individual an independent contractor? There are a number of factors that need to be examined on a case-by-case basis, including:
Rudolph Friedmann managing partner James Rudolph has been elected Chairman of the Board of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts (ABC). A long-time, active member of the organization, Rudolph previously served as ABC’s Chairman from 2001 to 2002 and was the first attorney in the country to hold this position. Rudolph has served as […]
Jim Rudolph, managing partner of Rudolph Friedmann, LLP, was quoted in “Shareholder challenge to EMC sale blocked” in the January 20 issue of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. The article discusses IBEW Local No. 129 Benefit Fund v. Tucci, et al, a case of first impression in the Massachusetts Superior Court, which found that shareholders of EMC […]
General contractors are responsible for ensuring that a construction site is generally safe for those working there. This is a daunting and stressful task which often puts the general contractor directly in the cross-hairs of any litigation initiated by someone who is injured on site.
Jon Friedmann and Adam Shafran recently obtained approval in Suffolk Superior Court of a Class Action lawsuit for $6.5 Million on behalf of 450 trash and recycling haulers. It was a case of first impression in Massachusetts involving the interpretation of the Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Law.
While parties may believe they have an enforceable agreement where all parties or their counsel have signed a document, this is not always the case as evidenced by a recent case decided by the Massachusetts Appeals Court.
We are happy to report that Adam Shafran recently was engaged to Andrea Tyler. Andrea is from Edmond, Oklahoma. She graduated from Clark University in Worcester and is currently a Senior Compliance Analyst for Financial Engines, Inc. Jim Rudolph was recently elected First Vice Chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts. Jim has […]
Usually, the right to make use of another’s land, such as for access, for parking, or for the installation and maintenance of a structure or utility line, is the result of a grant (either express or implied) by the owner to the person seeking such right. In the case of an express grant, the parties […]
When an employer decides to terminate an employee, it may begin a chain of events that can have serious implications on the organization and its reputation. The terminated employee will likely experience a series of emotions ranging from disappointment to a deep and personal animus towards their former employer. These feelings, among other factors, may […]
