Category: Civil Litigation

June 9, 2025

I Received a 93A Letter — Now What?

May 21, 2025

Partitioning Property in Massachusetts: A Guide

December 20, 2024

Early Assessment is Key to Grasping the Ultimate Cost of Litigation

December 17, 2024

It’s 2007…Do You Know Where Your Data Is? An Overview of How E-Discovery Rules May Affect Your Business

December 16, 2024

The Danger of “Browse Wrap” Agreements in the Commonwealth

November 8, 2024

Tips For Avoiding Business Litigation

November 6, 2024

Landmark Case Makes It Easier for Condominium Associations to Recover for Construction Defects

October 22, 2024

An Oil Spill Close to Home:Your Legal Liability, Clean-Up Costs & Insurance

April 18, 2023

Affirmative Defenses: Short Statute of Limitations for Claims Against an Estate

April 18, 2023

Lis Pendens in Massachusetts

October 21, 2022

Affirmative Defenses: Statutes of Limitations

January 12, 2022

Easement Relocation

December 16, 2021

Purchase and Sale of Real Estate – Part One

December 16, 2021

Unfair and Deceptive Business Practices – Business-to-Business Claims

July 26, 2021

Personal Liability – An Introduction to Causes of Action

July 26, 2021

Unfair and Deceptive Business Practices – Individual Claims

March 16, 2021

Negligence – An Introduction to Causes of Action

October 15, 2020

Business Liability Insurance: An Introduction to Causes of Action

October 7, 2020

Corporate Liability: An Introduction to Causes of Action

September 15, 2020

Under What Circumstances Can a Civil Lawsuit Be Filed? An Introduction to Causes of Action

May 5, 2020

Civil Litigation Basics 7 — Secondary Engagement – Post-Trial and Appeal

March 16, 2020

Civil Litigation Basics 6 — Final Assault – Trial Concludes

January 8, 2020

Mitigating Risks During the Pre-Employment Process – An Employers Primer

January 8, 2020

Paying Inside Sales Employees on a 100 Percent Commission and/or Draw Basis: An Employer’s Primer to Mitigating Risks

December 23, 2019

Civil Litigation Basics 5 — On the Front Lines – Trial Begins

December 20, 2019

Civil Litigation Basics 4 — Negotiating an Armistice – Alternative Dispute Resolution and Settlement

December 15, 2019

Civil Litigation Basics 3 — Rolling Out the Big Guns: Expert Witnesses

December 10, 2019

Civil Litigation Basics 2 — Surprise Attacks Discouraged – Discovery Practice

November 10, 2019

Civil Litigation Basics 1 — First Shots Fired – Filing of Suit and Initial Pleadings

August 11, 2019

Personal Injury Settlements: Planning Considerations for Persons with Disabilities

July 29, 2019

When Your Insurer Issues a Reservation of Rights: Why You Should Choose Your Own Lawyer

July 29, 2019

Mitigating Risks When Entering Into Contracts: An Employer’s Primer

July 18, 2019

Contractors Beware: Know When You Really Last Performed on the Project

July 18, 2019

Demands for Direct Payment on Public Construction Projects

July 18, 2019

Know Your Collateral: Unique Risks in Lending to Condominium Projects

July 18, 2019

Payment Bond Claims on Public Construction Projects

July 18, 2019

Quick Tips for Project Owners Negotiating Construction Agreements

July 18, 2019

Tips to Avoid Claims Under the Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor Law

July 18, 2019

What You Need to Know About Massachusetts Mechanic’s Liens

July 18, 2019

Overcoming the Strong Disfavor of Variances Under Massachusetts Law

July 18, 2019

Seller’s Remorse – The Fixed Price Option to Purchase Real Estate

July 18, 2019

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace an Employer’s Primer to Being Proactive

July 18, 2019

Classifying Workers as Independent Contractors: An Employer’s Primer to Mitigating Risks

June 21, 2019

Why You Should Choose Your Own Lawyer When Your Insurer Issues a Reservation of Rights

June 21, 2019

Contractor Must Be Perfect When Recording Mechanic’s Lien