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The Cat’s Paw Theory of Discrimination: Unveiling Hidden Biases

On June 21, 2023, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued its decision in Adams v. Schneider Electric USA, Inc., addressing…

5 months ago

What Happens When Too Much Interest Is Charged on a Loan?

In today’s hard economic environment, it is often hard for borrowers to obtain conventional loans from a lender. As a…

8 months ago

Bobby Rudolph Featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s “Land Court judge rescues sale of property from improperly filed lis pendens”

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly featured Bobby Rudolph in its August 14, 2023, issue in “Land Court judge rescues sale of property…

9 months ago

Insurers, Issues and Indemnification: The New Cost of Delayed Reimbursement

Massachusetts General Law Chapters 93A and 176D, long a compelling and formidable mechanism for consumers, has been extended beyond its…

9 months ago

Jim Rudolph quoted in “Building contractor’s suit against insurer revived” in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Jim Rudolph, the firm’s managing partner and a construction litigator, was quoted in “Building contractor’s suit against insurer revived” in…

12 months ago

Cold Hearted Contractor Lands in Hot Water with State Officials

When it comes to home improvement, homeowners and contractors must have mutual trust and confidence. Homeowners deserve quality finished work,…

2 years ago

Employee Cannot be Fired for Exercise of Lawful Right

The “at-will” employment relationship is extremely common, offering both the employer and the employee the ability to terminate the relationship…

2 years ago

Court Says Landlord Cannot Evict Restaurant Tenant Despite Numerous Defaults

After a summary process trial before him (without a jury), a Superior Court judge recently held that a commercial landlord…

2 years ago

Infamous Two-Tier Condominium Concept Addressed by Massachusetts Land Court

A recent Massachusetts Land Court case examined the validity of a “two-tier” condominium project. This two-tier condominium approach is also…

2 years ago

Project Labor Agreement Requirement Invalidated

In Massachusetts, it is not unusual for public construction contracts to include Project Labor Agreement (“PLA”) provisions that mandate a…

2 years ago