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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…

2 days ago

Updated Homestead Protection

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

2 weeks 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…

4 weeks 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…

4 months ago

Absentee Owners Beware: Your Co-Owner Can Kick You to the Curb

There is a concept in the law known as waiver, which means that failing to exercise your rights may result…

5 months ago

Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane? No, it’s a Drone That Must Be Registered with the FAA

As drones become more common for recreation, photography, and business, many people don’t realize they’re subject to federal registration laws—and…

6 months ago

Failure of Prompt and Fair Settlement of Insurance Claims Can Result in Double or Treble Damages

Under Massachusetts law, Chapter 93A and Chapter 176D encourage the settlement of insurance claims and discourage insurers from forcing claimants…

6 months ago

Should My Real Estate Be in a Trust?

Clients often ask if they should put their real property into a trust. The answer is complicated. It depends on…

6 months ago

What Employers Can and Cannot Ask Employees During the Employment Relationship

The employment relationship in Massachusetts is governed by various state and federal laws that dictate what employers can and cannot…

7 months ago

Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act Ruled Not Applicable to Non-Solicitation Agreement with Forfeiture Clause

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently clarified that the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (“Act”) does not apply to a non-solicitation…

8 months ago