Business

No Signed Lease, Yet Broker’s Fee Must Be Paid

By Robert P. Rudolph, Esq. A Massachusetts court recently held that a broker was entitled to her broker's fee despite…

11 years ago

Can Corporate Counsel’s Privileged Communications Be Withheld From Directors/Shareholders?

The short answer is yes, but it depends on the facts and circumstances of the particular situation. In a recent…

12 years ago

Intermingling and Piercing the Corporate Veil

It has long been the law in Massachusetts that a corporation (or even an individual) can, under certain circumstances, be…

12 years ago

No Means No: Shift Supervisors Are Not Entitled to Pooled Tips

A recent decision by the First Circuit will have vast ramifications for all restaurant owners in Massachusetts. In Matamoros v.…

12 years ago

Recent Case Clarifies Liability of Contractors Under Massachusetts c. 93A

By statute in Massachusetts, a negligence or other tort action for damages arising out of any deficiency or neglect in…

14 years ago

Changes in Human Resources Laws: Could They Affect You?

There have been several noteworthy changes to Human Resources laws in Massachusetts in 2010. All employers should be sure they…

14 years ago

Construction Contracts: No Damage for Delay Cause

By James L. Rudolph, Esq. In general, the courts in Massachusetts enforce valid no damage for delay clauses in contracts.…

15 years ago