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Massachusetts has joined Connecticut in becoming the first two states in the U.S. to ban the use of PFAS in the manufacture of firefighters’ protective clothing. The decision to ban the use of these chemicals was made last year, but the ban does not come into effect...
Renters will soon be able to have the opportunity to have their eviction records sealed as part of changes included in the state’s Affordable Homes Act, which comes into effect on 3rd May 2025. 270 days after the Act comes into effect, renters who have been evicted at...
Massachusetts’ new Salary Range Transparency Act (H.4890) becomes effective on October 29th later this year, but what is it and how will the changes that the law will bring about affect employees and employers? This article aims to provide some answers to these...
Most people have an idea of what a “Good Samaritan” is, even if they have never come across the Biblical reference which was the origin of the term. In a non-legal sense, a Good Samaritan is generally recognized as someone who does someone a good turn even when they...
All new businesses need a well thought out plan. It only seems logical to devise a suitable business plan before registering a new business rather than rush into the business before devising a plan. Part of any new business plan should take into consideration what...
When water pipes burst, the damage done can be extensive, especially if the location of the burst pipes are not discovered quickly. Burst pipe damage doesn’t just affect the occupants of the building where the pipes have burst or closest to where the pipes burst. It...
Accidents are always waiting to happen on a construction site. Fortunately, they aren’t common, but if they do occur and there has been damage to the landowner’s property, the first question that is likely to be asked is “Who is liable for the cost of the repairs...
Why building permits are so important in Massachusetts Building permits are required for a lot of the work that might be done on homes in Massachusetts. For non-state owned buildings, the local municipality where the building is located is responsible for issuing...
Communities that have genuine concerns about the speed that traffic is moving in their immediate neighborhood have ways in which they can bring their concerns to the relevant municipal authority for attention. There is a variety of tried and tested calming measures...
It is important for small business owners just as much as it is for individuals to plan for what happens to their assets when they die or become incapacitated. Estate planning for small business owners can be doubly challenging because there is often an overlap...
One of the most important items on the list of what has to be done when a small business starts up is to consider the need for business insurance. Every small business, of course, is unique and this means that its insurance needs must be individualized to meet that...
Timelines and time limits in construction contracts, especially large ones that may take months or years to complete, can be a source of frustration, financial setbacks and legal problems if there are delays. The larger the contract and the longer it was projected to...
When a water pipe bursts through corrosion, old age, excess pressure or the accidental misuse of machinery, the results can be devastating and very expensive. It’s not the cost of replacing the plumbing that makes these sorts of dramas so expensive, but the damage...
Most people understand and accept that there are strict rules about consuming alcohol and what might happen if an intoxicated person drives, takes control of a boat, or behaves unreasonably in public. In Massachusetts, it is illegal to consume alcohol if you are under...
Whether you have trees growing in your own property, or your neighbors have trees close to your boundary, or there are trees in a public space close to your own home, there is always potential for damage from falling trees or branches. As a property owner it is...
What is child support? In all U.S. states, including Massachusetts, there is provision under state law to protect the welfare of the joint children of a couple who have separated and are no longer living together. In Massachusetts, it doesn’t matter whether a couple...
Massachusetts law has long recognized the need for alimony when a couple divorces if one spouse is likely to earn much less than the other. Alimony, also called spousal support, is aimed at helping to support the less well off spouse after divorce for a period the...
Construction sites have a number of risks to workers as well as visitors. Accidents from falling debris, faulty equipment, contact with heavy machinery and falls from steep heights all pose risks which must be minimized by construction site managers and operators. The...
When embarking on just about anything important, choosing what to study and where to study it, starting a family, having a vacation or an adventure, starting a business, you are much more likely to have a successful outcome if you do thorough, well researched planning...
Managing a thriving small business in Massachusetts can be harder than starting it. If a loan was negotiated to get the business going, repayments may be hard to make at times. It’s not unusual for small businesses to experience volatility in their finances, but if it...