Imagine you’ve won a settlement in a court case after a protracted and difficult legal battle. Naturally you’re going to want to share the good news with your friends on Facebook! Not so fast. Chances are your settlement agreement contains a clause prohibiting you from discussing the details publicly. If you violate that provision by...Read More

You may have heard in recent months that the wait time for Veterans benefits claims has decreased – but many have had claims pending for months or even years. So which is it? Well, for one, the astounding ‘decrease’ only applies to new applicants – not those who have claims on appeal. VA has also...Read More

City life comes with some uniquely vexing issues. As Metro Boston residents collectively groan – or, in limited instances, rejoice – at the area’s first snowfall, many renters and landlords alike may wonder: Whose responsibility is it to take care of this snowy mess? Under Massachusetts law, if you’re renting an apartment or home, feel...Read More