Massachusetts Court Rules Divorcing Couples Can Disparage Each Other All They Want By Melissa Levine-Piro   In a somewhat surprising decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the Court held that divorcing couples have the right to disparage each other, including on social media.  Prior to this order, it was not uncommon for family court...Read More

Violence Against Women Act to Expire? …. Again? Did you know October is Domestic Violence Awareness month? Domestic Violence is still so prevalent in our society. Every 9 seconds a woman in the United States is assaulted by a current or ex significant other. Its estimated that 1 in 3 women will experience domestic violence...Read More

After years of bouncing around non-compete reform legislation, Massachusetts has finally passed it. The new law will take effect on October 1, 2018 and includes sweeping restrictions on the use of non-compete agreements in Massachusetts. A non-competition or non-compete agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee in which the employee agrees that...Read More

Supreme Court Deals Major Blow to Class Action Suits by Employees  By: Christopher Wurster, Esq. In a decision that will have major real-world consequences for private sector employees, the Supreme Court ruled today that employers can require their employees to sign class action waivers in arbitration agreements. While that sounds technical, it will affect about...Read More

I Have a Will – Does This Mean I Can Avoid Probate? While much of the law is a gray area far from black and white, the answer to this question is most definitely “NO”.  The very purpose of a Will is to enter an estate into probate. Sometimes, I think that the probate process...Read More

Last week the House passed a bill (the “ADA Education and Reform Act,” or, “the bill”), which cuts provisions of the American with Disabilities Acts (ADA).  The ADA provides strict requirements for businesses to accommodate those individuals who fall under the ADA.  Should a business fail to comply with the ADA, individuals may sue the...Read More

Here’s why you should think about incorporating your small business. Whether you are starting a new business or have been running a business for years, you can and should incorporate your business, for several reasons. From a legal perspective, the most important reason to incorporate is to limit your liability. Forming a corporation or limited...Read More

The loss of a close family member can be an overwhelming experience. There are emotions of sadness and grief to process, while at the same time, financial and legal issues arise.  Often, clients come in to see me for a consultation with just one question: “Where do I start?” Following is my “Top Five” list...Read More

The trend towards adopting a no-fault divorce option hit Massachusetts in the late 1970s, having started in California in 1969. With both options still on the table when a couple gets divorced, it begs the question, what is the real difference? Before no-fault divorce was allowed, fault-based divorce created unnecessary tension and anger in what...Read More