Trying to “catch’em all” is not a valid defense to trespass and the other risks…
By: Attorney Dina M. Swanson| Partner It’s all the rage right now. You see people walking around staring at their smart phones or posting on social media their latest capture [...]
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Know Your Rights: Tenancy Law in Massachusetts
By: Attorney Corey T. Pontes| Associate When entering into a residential lease agreement with a landlord, it is important that a tenant knows their rights. While a majority of landlords [...]
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THE DISADVANTAGES OF LEASING SOLAR PANELS
By: Attorney Patricia E. Alexandre| Associate If you are considering signing a lease agreement for the installation of solar panels from a solar company, BEWARE of the financial risks attached [...]
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Lien Creditors Ability to Oppose or Object to a Debtor’s Motion to Avoid Judicial Lien…
By: Attorney Raymond C. Pelote | Partner When debtors file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions, many lien creditors don’t pay attention to the filing, despite receiving notice, until [...]
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Massachusetts and Rhode Island Dog Bite Laws & Owner Liability
By: Attorney Kate A. Messinger | Associate Each year, more than 4.5 million people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs. More than 800,000 receive medical attention for dog bites; [...]
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PRIVACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE
By: Attorney Kevin J. O’Malley | Partner In a widely publicized case brought by the Department of Justice against Apple, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Central [...]
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MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD MISTAKES TO AVOID
By: Attorney Ryan Prophett | Associate Many individuals in Massachusetts view buying rental property as a good investment and an alternative to putting their money in the stock market [...]
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Massachusetts Comprehensive No-Fault Act in a Motor Vehicle Accident
By: Charles D. Mulcahy | Partner On January 1, 1970, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts passed the Comprehensive No-Fault Act dealing with motor vehicle accidents. This act included a subsection described [...]
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ASSET PROTECTION: Homestead v Trust
By: William Rosa | Partner I had previously blogged relative to the Massachusetts Homestead Exemption and the importance of having one in place in order to protect the equity which [...]
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Planning for Incapacity and End-of-Life Care
By: Dianna M. Williams | Associate When a person gets older, or when a person sustains a serious illness or injury, difficult health care decisions may need to be made. [...]
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