Defamation is a legal concept designed to protect individuals and organizations from false statements that harm reputations. It generally refers to presenting false information as fact—whether spoken (slander) or written (libel)—that causes reputational damage. Importantly, defamation law is not meant to silence opinions or honest reporting, but to address demonstrably false claims presented as truth. […]
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Jon Friedmann was recently featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for his analysis of a significant Massachusetts Appeals Court decision involving a long-running title dispute over waterfront property in Hull. At the center of the case was a fundamental question: can a centuries-old property plan override modern ownership rights? The dispute centered on a parcel along […]
EMRG LLC, the owner of a property in Scituate, Massachusetts, filed a complaint containing counts of Try Title and Trespass against its next-door neighbor, Ms. Monteiro-Maraj, after she informed the principal of EMRG LLC that she considered a portion of his property (the “Disputed Area”) to be her property. The case was decided on November […]
Jon Friedmann and Casey Sack have been recognized by Boston magazine as two of the region’s leading attorneys, earning spots on the publication’s 2025 Top Lawyers list for their work in commercial litigation. This is the third consecutive year Jon has been named to the list. Selected through a nomination process involving fellow attorneys and […]
There is a concept in the law known as waiver, which means that failing to exercise your rights may result in their loss. Similarly, people who share an ownership interest in land may lose that interest by failing to act like an owner. The applicable scenario is as follows: A person obtains ownership interest with […]
Jon Friedmann, founding partner of Rudolph Friedmann and chair of the firm’s litigation practice, has been recognized as a Go To Commercial/Consumer Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. This distinction celebrates leading attorneys across Massachusetts who have demonstrated outstanding skill, deep expertise, and consistent excellence in their field. Honorees are nominated by peers and clients for […]
Under Massachusetts law, Chapter 93A and Chapter 176D encourage the settlement of insurance claims and discourage insurers from forcing claimants into unnecessary litigation. Specifically, Chapter 93A bars insurers from committing “unfair or deceptive acts or practices” and creates a private right of action for consumers injured by those practices. Chapter 176D defines fourteen specific actions […]
Jonathon Friedmann and Casey Sack were featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on September 22, 2025, for securing a rare and significant remedy of default judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The article, titled “‘No more,’ judge says in ordering default as discovery sanction,” details the court’s extraordinary ruling in favor […]
Rudolph Friedmann LLP is pleased to announce that three of its lawyers have received recognition in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyers® is widely regarded as a trusted guide to legal excellence, honoring the top five percent of attorneys in the United States through a comprehensive, peer-driven selection process. Recognized […]
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently clarified that the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (“Act”) does not apply to a non-solicitation agreement incorporated into a termination agreement even if the termination agreement includes a forfeiture provision if the employee breaches the non-solicitation agreement. In the matter of Susan Miele v. Foundation Medicine, Inc., Susan Miele (“Miele”) […]
