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

8 years ago

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

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

8 years ago

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

New Overtime Regulations – Is Your Company Ready?

8 years ago

by Adam J. Shafran Beginning on December 1, 2016, nearly five million employees will now be eligible for overtime compensation…

Protecting Your Software: Copyright, Trade Secret and Patent Laws in Massachusetts vs. Federal Law and Other Issues

8 years ago

by James L. Rudolph The interpretation of laws applicable to software protection can be more complicated than the software itself.…

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

9 years ago

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

Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and How They May Affect Your Business

9 years ago

by Adam J. Shafran On April 29, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court approved and submitted to Congress proposed amendments to…

James Rudolph Receives Honorary Degree from Salem State University

9 years ago

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

Appeal of Zoning Board Variance Requires Posting of Bond to Proceed

9 years ago

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

Giving Stock to Key Employees – Good Idea or Bad Idea?

9 years ago

by James L. Rudolph, Esq. As a small business grows, it is not unusual for a critical or key employee…

Court Denies Former CEO Access to Privileged Communications

9 years ago

by Robert P. Rudolph The attorney-client privilege is a well-established concept that protects certain communications between a client and his/her…