In our blog post on September 1, 2015, we discussed the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit's recent affirmation of a Department of Labor ("DOL") final rule...

On June 13, 2025, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) issued a significant decision in Miele v. Foundation Medicine, Inc. (SJC-13697) confirming that the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement...

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.

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.

Under the Massachusetts statute of repose, tort claims involving improvements to real estate generally must be initiated within six years of the improvement's opening to use.

Most people think that "taking someone to court" is the only way to solve a serious legal dispute. As a litigator who has spent decades in the federal and state courts arguing on behalf of his clients...

In a decision of first impression that will affect businesses throughout the Commonwealth, the Massachusetts Superior Court ruled that a company cannot enforce a non-compete agreement to prevent a former employee of the company's subsidiary from working for a competitor.

A Power of Attorney grants another person authority to make financial decisions on your behalf during your lifetime, offering convenience and continuity during health crises or incapacity. While this essential estate planning document provides seamless asset management without court intervention, it also carries significant risks of misuse when placed in the wrong hands.

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...

It is well-accepted that standard commercial general liability policies exclude coverage for construction contractors' own defective work. That is, for example, a roofer who fails to properly seal penetrations...

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.

Marriage is not only a declaration of love. It is also a fundamental change in two people's legal relationship with each other.

Everyone should have an estate plan. Your estate plan is the roadmap in a crisis, providing guidance to loved ones on how to proceed and ensuring your wishes and goals are met.

Under the current administration, immigration enforcement has significantly increased, with executive orders expanding the authority of Immigration Customs and Enforcement...

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.

When siblings inherit a family home together in Massachusetts, disputes over renovations and improvements are common. Can one co-owner legally hire contractors and make substantial changes without the others' consent? This analysis examines the legal framework governing tenancies in common, the critical distinction between necessary repairs and discretionary improvements...

The "prior knowledge exclusion" is an important provision to understand in the world of claims-made insurance policies. A typical prior knowledge exclusion specifies that the policy may provide coverage for a claim only if...

The integration of artificial intelligence ("AI") into human resources operations presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant legal challenges. As AI technologies become increasingly sophisticated...

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.

If you've ever retained a home-improvement contractor, you've almost certainly received enthusiastic assurances that he or she is "licensed and insured."...