A construction project, whether it is commercial or residential, involves a significant investment of money, time and trust. A property owner chooses to hire a contractor with the expectation that the work requested will be done well, by any set deadlines as well as...
The Difference Between a Mandate and a Law in Massachusetts
In an emergency, decisions usually have to be made in a hurry. There may be no time to plan what to do and how to do it. If the emergency is a personal one, it’s often up to you and who is around you to make urgent decisions about your own safety. Later, you might...
How Do Federal and Massachusetts State Emergency Powers Stack Up During the COVID-19 Crisis?
As of the time of writing (23 March 2020), 777 people in Massachusetts have been confirmed infected with the SARS-COV-2 virus, better known as the novel coronavirus that causes the flu like disease, COVID-19. 9 people in the state have already died and numbers of...
Can a Parent Relocate with the Child in Massachusetts?
Relocating with the kids is tough when you are married, but even more so if you are divorced or separated and share custody with the other parent. If you or your ex wants to move away – or, in legal terms, relocate – and take your children along, there are quite a few...