Too late for 93A suit says divided SJC Posted: Aug 31, 2018 On August 29 a majority of the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a homeowner, Terry Bridgwood, could not sue building contractors, who worked for her in 2001, for causing a fire that took place in 2012. Read Full Article
Non-Compete Law Amendments Finally Enacted Posted: Aug 24, 2018 After years of unsuccessful attempts the Massachusetts Legislature passed changes to the laws about the enforcement of non-compete covenants that limit employees’ mobility within the same industry. Read Full Article
Supreme Judicial Court Justice Kimberly S. Budd to Address Judicial Youth Corps Students in Graduation Ceremony Posted: Aug 15, 2018 Tagged: press release On Thursday, August 16, Supreme Judicial Court Justice Kimberly S. Budd will deliver remarks at a graduation ceremony celebrating 36 high school students from Boston, Worcester and Springfield who participated in the Supreme Judicial Court's Judicial Youth Corps (JYC) program over the spring and summer. Read Full Article
The Trials of America Posted: Aug 01, 2018 For August we’re featuring a selection of books about famous trials of American history. From Colonial times onward there have been courtroom battles that have fascinated the American public and moved the legal system forward. Read Full Article
Appeals Court Rules on Shore Access Posted: Jul 30, 2018 Appropriately for the middle of summer, on July 27 the Appeals Court issued two decisions in cases of disputes over access to Cape Cod Bay and its shores. Read Full Article