Litigation

SJC Clarifies Time Limit on Construction Claims in Multi-Phase Condominium Projects

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) resolved an important question concerning how long prospective plaintiffs have to pursue construction defect…

4 years ago

MA Court Rules Tenant Does Not Owe Rent During COVID-19 Related Government Shutdown

UMNV 205-207 Newbury, LLC (referred to as “UMNV”) leased its Newbury Street location to Caffe Nero Americas, Inc. (referred to…

4 years ago

Can You Be Fired for Political Commentary?

In today’s world, political discourse is rarely civil and can often lead to potentially tense and/or hostile disagreements. However, if…

4 years ago

Eric J. Walz Joins Rudolph Friedmann

Rudolph Friedmann is pleased to announce Eric J. Walz has joined the firm as Senior Counsel. Eric has years of…

4 years ago

Six Figure Verdict and Attorney’s Fees Award Upheld on Appeal in Complex Foreclosure Case

We previously highlighted Jon Friedmann’s victory in a complex foreclosure case, which resulted in a six-figure verdict for the firm’s…

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

Bellalta – A Win for the Homeowner

In the recent matter of Bellalta v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Brookline 481 Mass. 272 (2019), the Massachusetts Supreme…

4 years ago

Bobby Rudolph Helps Collect Seven-Figure Judgment in Complex Real Estate Case

Bobby Rudolph acted as local counsel to a California real estate developer who brought suit against two Massachusetts companies for…

5 years ago

Review Your Contracts for Fee Shifting Agreements

A fee-shifting agreement requires the non-prevailing party in a legal matter to pay the legal fees and costs of the…

5 years ago

Making Lemonade Out of a Lemon – Recent Court Decision May Help Auto Buyers Recover Under the Massachusetts “Lemon Law”

The Massachusetts “Lemon Law,” G.L.c. 90, Section 7N ½, obligates an auto manufacturer or dealer to repair any “nonconformity” to…

5 years ago