Robert Rudolph

Profit-Sharing Arrangement Not a “Wage” Under the Massachusetts Wage Act

Vinay Mehra (“Mehra”), former President of Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC (the “Globe”), brought a lawsuit against the Globe asserting…

5 months ago

Minority Shareholders Owe a Fiduciary Duty to One Another and the Corporation

In the matter of Empire Dealer Services, Inc., et. al. v. Kimberly A. Guerin, et. al, a Massachusetts Court recently…

1 year ago

Condominium Trust Has Duty of Care to Protect Residents from Crimes

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

2 years ago

Appeals Court Takes New Stance on “Pay Under Protest” Principle for Challenging Improperly Imposed Condominium Late Fees and Fines

In the matter of Trustees of 10 Porter Street Condominium Trust v. Cerda, the Massachusetts Appeals Court has, for the…

3 years ago

Conducting Employee Interviews – Ask the Right Questions or Face Litigation

Federal and Massachusetts laws guarantee that no person shall be denied the right to work based on characteristics such as…

3 years ago

Massachusetts Employers – It’s Time to Update Your Employee Handbooks

Every employer is well advised to have a written employee handbook consisting of a written compilation of rules, standards and…

3 years ago

Since Covid-19, Many More Mechanic’s Liens Filed

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen an increase in reliance on force majeure and other clauses…

4 years ago

Bracing for COVID-19 Litigation – What to Expect and How to Avoid It

It is widely accepted throughout the legal community that there will be a wave of COVID-19 related litigation once the…

4 years ago

Legal Considerations Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted all of our lives and generated numerous questions on various employment and other…

5 years ago

Reminder: Important Wage & Hour Updates Effective January 1, 2020

by Robert Rudolph Massachusetts Minimum Wage Effective January 1, 2020, the Massachusetts Minimum Wage will increase from $12.00 per hour…

5 years ago