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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…

10 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…

10 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…

11 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”). …

11 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…

12 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

The Meaning of At-Will Employment in Massachusetts

The at-will employment doctrine is a double-edged sword in the workplace, offering both freedom and uncertainty. It gives employees the…

1 year ago

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors … So Do Clear and Concise Intentions: An Examination of Tools That Give a Party the Right to Control Property They No Longer Own

A selling party owned two adjacent oceanfront homes in a scenic community in Massachusetts. The sellers intended to continue to…

1 year ago

Navigating Solar Options for Businesses

Business owners in Massachusetts can access solar energy, and depending on how the deal is structured, they can save on…

1 year ago