12 Seconds Late: A Public Bid Submitted “Late” and Its Appeal

11 years ago

Contractors who have participated in the public bidding process understand that there must be “strict compliance with the requirements of…

New Year – New Massachusetts Minimum Wage Rates

11 years ago

ByAdam J. Shafran, Esq. As of January 1, 2015, the minimum wage in Massachusetts will be increasing to $9.00/hr. The…

Specific Performance of Massachusetts Real Estate Contracts

11 years ago

When there is a breach of certain types of contracts, the aggrieved party may seek the equitable remedy of specific…

Arbitration or Court and Releases: Be Careful What You Sign!

11 years ago

Can an individual waive his or her right to file a lawsuit and provide a release before even participating in…

The Air Bed and Breakfast Craze

11 years ago

ByJocelyn J. Campbell Esq. It seems as if everyone wants to rent out their spare room for cash.  If you…

Massachusetts Becomes Fourth State to Enact Domestic Worker’s Bill of Rights

11 years ago

By Robert P. Rudolph, Esq. On June 26, 2014, Governor Patrick signed “An Act Establishing a Domestic Worker’s Bill of…

The Law on the Limits of When a Company May Pay its Employees’ Legal Fees

11 years ago

You've hired an experienced and successful sales manager and you and your employee are now faced with a potential legal…

Legal Medical Marijuana Use In The Workplace

11 years ago

By James L. Rudolph, Esq. and Alex Robbins, Law Clerk Medical marijuana users have faced significant backlash in the workplace,…

Condominium Associations’ Rights are Expanded Against Developers

11 years ago

In a case of first impression, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court expanded the rights of condominium associations to recover for…

Employer Overtime Policies in Light of Fair Labor Standards Act Changes

11 years ago

By Adam J. Shafran, Esq. Companies in all industries, large and small, should prepare themselves now for upcoming changes to…