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Project Owner’s Procrastination Presents Prompt Payment Pitfalls

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

2 years 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

Incentivizing Key Employees with Phantom Stock

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

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago

The Importance of Trademarks in Protecting Your Brand

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

2 years ago

Now That You Have Signed Your Will and Your Estate Plan Is Finally in Order: What’s Next?

First off, congratulations! In my practice, I meet far too many people who put off making financial plans for their…

2 years ago

Joint Tenancy Is Not Severed by an Incomplete Partition Proceeding

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (the “SJC” or the ‘Court”) recently issued a noteworthy decision in a case involving the…

2 years ago

Cold Hearted Contractor Lands in Hot Water with State Officials

When it comes to home improvement, homeowners and contractors must have mutual trust and confidence. Homeowners deserve quality finished work,…

2 years ago

Employee Cannot be Fired for Exercise of Lawful Right

The “at-will” employment relationship is extremely common, offering both the employer and the employee the ability to terminate the relationship…

2 years ago