Condo Unit Owner Not Responsible for Special Assessment Bobby Rudolph obtained a unanimous decision from the Massachusetts Court of Appeals affirming judgment in favor of RF’s client, a condominium owner, who was improperly assessed a portion of the cost to demolish and rebuild the condominium building’s parking garage. The parking garage, located behind the building, […]
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On October 1, 2018, lost in the deserved fanfare that the passing of the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act garnered, Massachusetts also became the second-to-last state to adopt the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) (only New York remains). In doing so, Massachusetts statutorily updated both its 80-year-old definition of “trade secret” and legal remedies for misappropriation […]
Bobby Rudolph was published in the spring issue of Paradigm magazine, an international legal publication that delivers articles regarding developments and trends in legal issues to corporate clients around the world. His article “U.S. Department of Labor Modifies Stance on Obama Era 80/20 Rule for Tipped Employees” provides an analysis and update on the U.S. […]
On September 7, 2018, the Chief Justice of Massachusetts’ highest court issued an opinion consequential for Massachusetts employers with out-of-state employees (Oxford Glob. Res., LLC v. Hernandez). In declaring a Massachusetts noncompete void as against California public policy, Oxford signals to Massachusetts employers that, in certain circumstances, the dual interests of out-of-state employees and limiting […]
The ABC Store in Anytown is hiring!! Immediate opening for part-time mother’s hours, M-F 8:30am-2:30pm with some Saturdays (as needed). Individual should have good customer service skills, some computer skills, ability to multi-task and handle packages up to 30-40 lbs. Call John Doe at 781-224-2500 or come in to the store @ 15 Lincoln St. […]
On October 1, 2018, Massachusetts’ new noncompete law (G.L. ch. 149, § 24L) goes into effect. While the new law largely codifies existing common law, it also alters the legal landscape in significant ways that will pose traps for unwary and overprotective employers. Particularly, although the law offers enforceability incentives for narrowly drafted noncompetes, it […]
Jim Rudolph has been selected as a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA). The CLSA is an invitation-only international honorary association composed of preeminent lawyers specializing in construction law and related fields. Fellowship is limited and selective, with lawyers being invited into Fellowship upon a proven record of excellence and accomplishment in […]
HR professionals face challenging and complicated employee problems on a daily basis. Knowing what to do, when to do it and how to do it can be difficult — and missteps can result in costly litigation. Join Rudolph Friedmann attorneys Adam Shafran and Robert Rudolph for this informative and interactive roundtable and get updates on […]
It’s Monday morning and you log onto Facebook. You expect to see the usual litany of pet pictures, bland status updates and requests for where to find the best Chinese food in your community. Instead, there is a post on the community “Moms” page with over 57 comments. There is a rumor of a threat […]
