Enactment of the “Alimony Reform Act”
The “Alimony Reform Act” of Massachusetts (G. L. c. 208, §§ 48- 55) was enacted in 2012 and dramatically altered the spousal support/alimony landscape. Thirteen years later, it is…
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/ Family Law, Taxation
“Acme General Contracting, LLC: Licensed and insured!”
If you’ve ever retained a home-improvement contractor, you’ve almost certainly received enthusiastic assurances that he or she is “licensed and insured.” But what exactly…
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/ Construction Law, Insurance, Workers' Compensation
Memorial Day is approaching and, with it, the unofficial start of summer. Many minds turn to thoughts of cookouts, inviting friends over to swim in backyard pools, and evenings spent playing basketball games on driveways. Plans…
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/ Insurance, Personal Injury, Real Estate - Residential
It has been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic sent a large percentage of the American workforce into their homes to work remotely. Since that time, many employers have continued to embrace remote working even in instances…
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/ Administrative Law, Conflict of Laws, Labor & Employment Law
Under the current administration, immigration enforcement has significantly increased, with executive orders expanding the authority of Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and detain undocumented individuals…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law
The federal government does not have legal authority to prohibit private-sector businesses from engaging in lawful Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility practices, or mandate their removal.
On January 21, 2025, the…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
On January 1, 2025 the Massachusetts Parentage Act (“MPA”) took effect. The MPA updates and adds to Mass. General Laws c. 46 on “Return and Registry of Births, Marriages, and Deaths,” and Mass. General Laws c. 209C, commonly…
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/ Civil Procedure, Family Law, Health
You’ve signed your estate plan – congratulations! The most important step is complete. But the next most important step with respect to your estate planning is yet to come.
That step is to review your plan as time passes…
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/ Family Law, Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
First Circuit Court of Appeals Rules That Standard Commercial General Liability Policy Excludes Coverage for Downstream Property Damage When General Contractor’s Scope of Work Covers Entire Building -
It is well-accepted that…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, Insurance
When a customer purchases software-as-a-service (SaaS)–which is sometimes called a “cloud” service or product–the software is not hosted. It does not reside at the customer’s location or data center. Rather the software is…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Science, Computers, & Technology
With the exception of those living under rocks, construction professionals are well aware of the recent spate of litigation about the Massachusetts Prompt Pay Act. In 2022, the Massachusetts Appeals Court interpreted the Act to…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law
Entering 2025, artificial intelligence (“AI”) has passed the hype stage and now drives transformation across industries by reshaping business operations, customer interactions, and regulatory environments. Understanding the…
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/ Business Organizations, Consumer Protection, Intellectual Property, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (“AI”) is reshaping industries, transforming economies, and presenting profound legal and ethical challenges…
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/ Business Organizations, Science, Computers, & Technology
Many people associate the word “prenup” with celebrities or the rich and famous, and it’s possible that the only time a person has heard anything about prenuptial agreements is in music or the movies. The truth is that anyone…
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/ Business Torts, Family Law
You have purchased a liability insurance policy and believe that your insurance coverage will protect you from any claims that may be made against you. You receive a claim letter or are served with a legal document that says…
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/ Business Torts, Civil Procedure, Insurance
