Insights

Landlord’s Insurance Protects Against Lost Income and Other Landlord Damages

In the residential landlord-tenant context, many leases call upon the tenant to obtain insurance to cover against the loss of…

5 days ago

Applying for Jobs in Massachusetts? Read This Before You Take a Hiring Test

A recent Massachusetts Superior Court decision offers important guidance for both employers and job applicants about the state’s restrictions on…

1 week ago

Mortgage Pre-Approval Letter Leaves Lender Exposed to Claims from Seller

Selling a home—especially when preparing to move out of state—can be extremely stressful and requires trust and coordination among multiple…

1 month ago

When Does Petitioning Becomes Weaponized? The Appeal of 477 Harrison Ave., LLC v. JACE Boston, LLC

A major Massachusetts business litigation case now before the appellate courts could reshape the boundaries between what is constitutionally protected…

2 months ago

Civil Litigants Beware: Successful Abuse of Process Claims Can Create G.L. c. 93A Liability

A recent Superior Court case, 477 Harrison Ave, LLC v. Jace Boston, LLC et al should put any party defending…

4 months ago

Landlords On Notice: Security Deposit Funds Do Not Cover “Reasonable Wear and Tear”

It is often said that being a residential landlord in Massachusetts is difficult. There is a perception that statutory rules…

5 months ago

Defamation Law: Recent Supreme Court Case Reviews the Law

Defamation is a legal concept designed to protect individuals and organizations from false statements that harm reputations. It generally refers…

6 months ago

Updated Homestead Protection

Homestead protection shields a primary residence by requiring certain creditors to wait for the payment of their debts, after taxes…

6 months ago

A View, and a Finding of Adverse Possession from the Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Land Court

EMRG LLC, the owner of a property in Scituate, Massachusetts, filed a complaint containing counts of Try Title and Trespass…

7 months ago

The Distinctions Between a Statute of Limitations and a Statute of Repose

The distinctions between a statute of limitation and a statute of repose are both technical and significant. Under a statute…

10 months ago