Litigation

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

New Property Owners Can Be Forced to Remedy Decades-Old Wetlands Protection Act Violations

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently issued a noteworthy opinion regarding a property owners’ responsibility to remedy violations of the…

3 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

Can You Sue for a Tuition Refund for COVID-19 Closure?

Imagine you are a parent paying tuition totaling almost $50,000 a year to send your child to a to a…

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

Florida Condominium Collapse Forces Massachusetts to Reevaluate Construction and Design Liability Laws

Many states and jurisdictions, including Massachusetts, have been prompted to re-examine their construction and design liability related laws in the…

3 years ago

Parent Faces Liability for Automobile Accident Involving Child

A Superior Court judge has ruled that an individual injured in an automobile accident can bring a claim for negligent…

3 years ago

COVID and the Courts

The COVID pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives. Our workplaces, schools, religious institutions, social venues and restaurants have…

4 years ago

Stressed Out! Recent Court Decision Provides Clarification Concerning Employer Requirements for Accommodation of Disabled Employees Under the ADA

In the current age of global pandemics and unprecedented economic instability, many employers and employees find themselves stressed to the…

4 years ago