Casey Sack has been selected as a fellow of the 2025–26 class of the Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA) Leadership Academy, following a competitive selection process. This prestigious program recognizes attorneys who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential and a commitment to advancing the legal profession. Casey joins a distinguished cohort of emerging leaders from across the Commonwealth […]
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Rudolph Friedmann is pleased to announce that eight of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top attorneys in each state through a rigorous selection process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and professional evaluations. Only 5% of […]
Under Massachusetts law, Chapter 93A and Chapter 176D encourage the settlement of insurance claims and discourage insurers from forcing claimants into unnecessary litigation. Specifically, Chapter 93A bars insurers from committing “unfair or deceptive acts or practices” and creates a private right of action for consumers injured by those practices. Chapter 176D defines fourteen specific actions […]
Clients often ask if they should put their real property into a trust. The answer is complicated. It depends on whether the client has an existing estate plan, the purpose of the trust, and whether the property is their primary residence, vacation home, or a business venture. The benefits of putting real property into a […]
Jonathon Friedmann and Casey Sack were featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on September 22, 2025, for securing a rare and significant remedy of default judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The article, titled “‘No more,’ judge says in ordering default as discovery sanction,” details the court’s extraordinary ruling in favor […]
The employment relationship in Massachusetts is governed by various state and federal laws that dictate what employers can and cannot ask throughout the employment life cycle. These laws are intended to prevent discrimination and protect employees’ rights. Among these laws are the Fair Labor Standards Act, National Labor Relations Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, […]
Rudolph Friedmann LLP is pleased to announce that three of its lawyers have received recognition in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyers® is widely regarded as a trusted guide to legal excellence, honoring the top five percent of attorneys in the United States through a comprehensive, peer-driven selection process. Recognized […]
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently clarified that the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (“Act”) does not apply to a non-solicitation agreement incorporated into a termination agreement even if the termination agreement includes a forfeiture provision if the employee breaches the non-solicitation agreement. In the matter of Susan Miele v. Foundation Medicine, Inc., Susan Miele (“Miele”) […]
Getting pulled over by the police can be a stressful experience. In Massachusetts, understanding your rights and responsibilities during a traffic stop can help you stay calm, stay safe, and avoid unnecessary legal trouble. This article breaks down what every driver should know—from how to respond when those blue lights flash to what the law […]
In Parexel Int’l LLC v. PrisymID Ltd., the United States District Court of Massachusetts allowed defendant Loftware Inc.’s motion to dismiss without prejudice due to the plaintiff’s failure to properly plead a breach of contract claim needed to pierce the corporate veil. No. 23-CV-12381-ADB, 2024 WL 3471930, at *1 (D. Mass. July 19, 2024). In […]
