Creating incentives for employees to perform better can take many forms, such as merit bonuses or grants of equity through restricted stock or stock options. Each strategy should have the effect of aligning the employee’s interests with the long-term success of the company, and hopefully creating an economic incentive for the employee to increase their […]
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According to Massachusetts case law, an order directing specific performance of a contract to sell real property is appropriate where one party to that contract, either a buyer or seller, has shown: there is a binding contract to sell property; the agreed time for performance has arrived; and the party seeking performance has performed, or […]
When presented with a contract, consumers should “read the fine print.” This adage is particularly important to general contractors (GCs) who have obtained a commercial general liability insurance policy and those who hire them. Many GCs believe that a general liability insurance contract will protect them for any hazard or event that could transpire in […]
Trademarks are often among the most important and valuable assets of a business. A distinctive trademark allows a business to build public goodwill and brand reputation in the goods or services it sells. A trademark is any word, name, slogan or symbol (or any combination thereof) that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods […]
We are pleased to announce that Sean Cullen has joined the firm as an associate. Sean is an experienced litigator with more than 15 years of experience. He has a successful track record in state and federal court defending against claims for alleged violations of the Massachusetts Consumer Credit Cost Disclosure Act (MCCCDA), the Fair […]
First off, congratulations! In my practice, I meet far too many people who put off making financial plans for their future (“I’m still working. I don’t need to think about that yet.”), a decision they regret when something unforeseen happens or they haven’t considered inheritance implications. When preparing for the future, there is no time […]
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (the “SJC” or the ‘Court”) recently issued a noteworthy decision in a case involving the rights of joint tenants and their heirs when one joint tenant passes away during a partition proceeding. The case of Brattle v. Howard arose out of a petition to partition filed in the Massachusetts Land […]
Rudolph Friedmann is pleased to announce that nine of the firm’s attorneys were selected for recognition on the 2022 Massachusetts Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists. The selection process combines independent research, peer nominations and evaluations, with no more than five percent of each state’s attorneys named to the Super Lawyers list and no more […]
When it comes to home improvement, homeowners and contractors must have mutual trust and confidence. Homeowners deserve quality finished work, and contractors deserve prompt and fair payment. A written contract is one of the ways in which the parties can ensure a fair bargain and hold each other accountable. This article suggests a number of […]
Jon Friedmann will present at the Social Law Library’s three-part webinar series “Starting Your Practice—What You Need to Know!” this fall. The first session “Getting Started” will be held on October 6 and will focus on IOLTA accounts, practice management systems, calendar system, billing, document management solutions, website/social media presence, cloud systems, and malpractice insurance. […]
