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Flashing Lights, Legal Rights: What to Know if You’re Pulled Over by the Police

Getting pulled over by the police can be a stressful experience. In Massachusetts, understanding your rights and responsibilities during a…

1 week ago

Mere Acquisition and Dual Ownership Not Enough to Pierce the Corporate Veil

In Parexel Int'l LLC v. PrisymID Ltd., the United States District Court of Massachusetts allowed defendant Loftware Inc.’s motion to…

1 month ago

Does a General Contractor’s Commercial General Liability Insurance Provide Coverage Against Damage Caused by a Subcontractor’s Defective Work?

Construction projects often involve work performed by subcontractors. While this makes sense given the varying expertise and equipment required, it…

2 months ago

Civil Litigants Beware, Recorded Conversations Are Coming in as Evidence

Because of a loophole in the Massachusetts Wiretap Statute, also known as G.L. c. 272, § 99, a recording of…

3 months ago

Cancel That Subscription!

How many times have you tried to cancel a subscription after the trial period and continue to be billed notwithstanding…

4 months ago

The Condominium Association’s Right to a Super Lien Against Delinquent Unit Owners

Property owners have the right, according Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 183A, to deed their property into a condominium form of…

4 months ago

Update: Corporate Transparency Act FinCEN Reporting Requirements

On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Treasury announced a suspension of enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). …

5 months ago

A Win for Employers – Department of Labor Issues Technical Amendment to Tip Credit Regulations

The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) permits employers to take a “tip credit” when paying the wages of a tipped…

5 months ago

Massachusetts Wage and Hour Regulations – A Primer

Massachusetts has established comprehensive regulations under 454 CMR 27.00 to clarify and expand upon the state’s wage laws. Below, we’ll…

6 months ago

Liquidated Damages Cannot Penalize

A liquidated damage provision can be an effective contractual tool to predetermine the amount of damages a party must pay…

7 months ago