Category: Civil Litigation

Early Assessment is Key to Grasping the Ultimate Cost of Litigation

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

The Danger of “Browse Wrap” Agreements in the Commonwealth

Tips For Avoiding Business Litigation

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

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

Purchase and Sale of Real Estate – Part One

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

Personal Liability – An Introduction to Causes of Action

Unfair and Deceptive Business Practices – Individual Claims

Negligence – An Introduction to Causes of Action

Business Liability Insurance: An Introduction to Causes of Action

Corporate Liability: An Introduction to Causes of Action

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

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

Civil Litigation Basics 6 — Final Assault – Trial Concludes

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

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

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

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

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

Civil Litigation Basics 2 — Surprise Attacks Discouraged – Discovery Practice

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

Personal Injury Settlements: Planning Considerations for Persons with Disabilities

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

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

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

Demands for Direct Payment on Public Construction Projects

Know Your Collateral: Unique Risks in Lending to Condominium Projects

Payment Bond Claims on Public Construction Projects

Quick Tips for Project Owners Negotiating Construction Agreements

Tips to Avoid Claims Under the Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor Law

What You Need to Know About Massachusetts Mechanic’s Liens

Overcoming the Strong Disfavor of Variances Under Massachusetts Law

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

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

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

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

Contractor Must Be Perfect When Recording Mechanic’s Lien