Insights

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…

3 years ago

Court Says Landlord Cannot Evict Restaurant Tenant Despite Numerous Defaults

After a summary process trial before him (without a jury), a Superior Court judge recently held that a commercial landlord…

3 years ago

The Three Ds of Buy-Sell Agreements

The old adage “Failing to plan is planning to fail” can easily be applied to owning a business. Business owners…

3 years ago

Does the Federal Arbitration Act Exception Apply to Your Employees?

The Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”), long a thorn in the side of employees who desire litigation, has now been limited…

3 years ago

Infamous Two-Tier Condominium Concept Addressed by Massachusetts Land Court

A recent Massachusetts Land Court case examined the validity of a “two-tier” condominium project. This two-tier condominium approach is also…

3 years ago

Project Labor Agreement Requirement Invalidated

In Massachusetts, it is not unusual for public construction contracts to include Project Labor Agreement (“PLA”) provisions that mandate a…

3 years ago