Construction

Appeal of Zoning Board Variance Requires Posting of Bond to Proceed

In a case of first impression, the Housing Court for the City of Boston ruled that neighbors who appealed the…

8 years ago

When the Customer Is Not Always Right – Contractor’s Liability When Homeowner Insists on Ignoring Building Codes

The motto, “The customer is always right,” was popularized by innovators in the retail industry in the early 20th Century.…

8 years ago

Commercial Contractors: Beware the Cost of Insurance and Indemnity Provisions

by James L. Rudolph Owners and general contractors generally want construction site sub-contractors to bear more than their pro rata…

8 years ago

James Rudolph Elected Chairman of the Board of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts

Rudolph Friedmann managing partner James Rudolph has been elected Chairman of the Board of the Associated Builders and Contractors of…

8 years ago

A Court’s Bold Step to Limit General Contractor Liability

General contractors are responsible for ensuring that a construction site is generally safe for those working there.  This is a…

9 years ago

Firm News

We are happy to report that Adam Shafran recently was engaged to Andrea Tyler. Andrea is from Edmond, Oklahoma. She…

9 years ago

Rudolph Friedmann Law Firm Obtains Millions For Massachusetts Trash Haulers

As reported by the The Boston Globe, NECN, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and other media outlets, Jonathon Friedmann and Adam Shafran…

9 years ago

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

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

9 years ago

Condominium Associations’ Rights are Expanded Against Developers

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

9 years ago

New OSHA Requirements Will have an Impact on Massachusetts Employers

OSHA recently enacted a significant change to the requirements for reporting a death on the job and certain serious work…

10 years ago