Boston is continuing its commitment to planning-led rezoning with the recent release by the Boston Planning and Development Agency ("BPDA") of a draft zoning text amendment...

Goulston & Storrs attorney Mattew Kiefer and environmental consultant Adele Houghton are advocates for a deeper understanding of the health impacts of real estate development.

Goulston & Storrs attorney Matthew Kiefer and environmental consultant Adele Houghton are advocates for a deeper understanding of the health impacts of real estate development.

The MA State Library Author Talks Series recently hosted a panel discussion between David Gamble, Matthew Kiefer, and Rosalyn Negron, all contributors to Idea City...

After an 18-month study process, the Boston Planning Department has released an Action Plan proposing strategies to modernize Boston's development review process...

What happens in Vegas definitely shouldn't stay in Vegas—especially when it comes to sharing the dealmaking, relationship-building, and industry insights I observed during my first experience at ICSC Las Vegas in May.

The Essex Superior Court recently dismissed a petition of the Town of Nahant to take property interests of Northeastern University as a bad faith attempt to use power of eminent domain...

The recent SOLID (Summit on Legal Innovation and Disruption) East 2024 Event brought together legal innovators and thought leaders to explore the intersection of innovation, advanced technology...

On December 26, 2024, the merits panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an order effectively reinstating the District Court's nationwide injunction of the Corporate Transparency Act.

The Boston Municipal Research Bureau, which provides impartial research and policy analysis for the benefit of the City of Boston...

While undue influence claims are commonly asserted in probate proceedings, especially with the increased prevalence of dementia and similar disabilities...

Boston's campaign of planning-led rezoning is proceeding with a recent vote by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) to petition the Zoning Commission...

In June, Mayor Wu announced the extension of the City of Boston's Office to Residential Conversion Program with $15 million in additional funding from the state. The program, which formally launched in October...

What constitutes undue influence sufficient to invalidate a deed? In Erikson v. Erikson, 105 Mass. App. Ct. 1115 (February 24, 2025), the Appeals Court of Massachusetts affirmed the Land Court's invalidation...

Fleming v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Oxford, 103 Mass. App. Ct. 1128 (2024) In Fleming, the Massachusetts Appeals Court grappled with some scaley zoning issues...

"Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?" Louis Armstrong and Billie Holliday asked this question in their popular 1947 song of the same title.

In the world of construction, retainage is a portion of funds withheld from payments made to contractors and subcontractors until work is completed.

In Griffin v. Melrose MA Plan. Bd., pro se plaintiff David Griffin ("Griffin") appealed a decision of the Melrose Board of Appeals (the "Board") granting a special permit to Middlesex Development...

We recently had the opportunity to attend and present during the recent Future Lawyer USA (FLUSA) event. Organized by Cosmonauts, the event features...

Goulston & Storrs participated in the 9th Annual Build-to-Rent Forum (East) that took place on March 20-21 in Nashville, Tennessee. This conference focused on the latest trends and business...