With the beginning of a new decade comes further evidence of the National Labor Relations Board’s resolve to roll back prohibitive rulings issued… Read More
When I meet with clients in anticipation of trial, they sometimes question the need for witnesses to support their testimony. They are confident… Read More
Spousal abandonment occurs when one spouse ends the marital cohabitation without justification or provocation, without the consent of the other party, and without… Read More
Effectively drafted restrictive covenants are valuable tools employers can utilize to protect their proprietary interests. Covenants not to compete and covenants not to… Read More
On April 17, 2019, the United States Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) issued its second round of proposed regulations related to investments in… Read More
Creating or updating existing estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, health care directives, powers of attorney, and related tools, is one of the… Read More
Family law clients are often told to “go get a restraining order” when someone has stalked them or threatened them with acts of… Read More
As too many plaintiffs know, getting a judgment is often only the beginning of the process. It can sometimes take longer and require… Read More
A First Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (the “Panel”) recently held that a mortgage company’s communications did not violate the discharge injunction when viewed… Read More
A debt collection agency did not violate § 1692g(b)’s 30-day validation period by sending two letters demanding payment and offering settlement terms during… Read More
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