Partner Disputes and Shareholder Disputes in the Age of COVID-19

Posted on June 18, 2020

We have recently seen an increase in partner disputes and shareholder disputes in the age of COVID-19. The disruptions of 2020 are taking a toll on closely-held businesses. Why now? A few sets of stressors seem to be uncovering or exacerbating conflicts. Remote work and the need to adjust headcounts...

Federal Coronavirus Relief for Your Business

Posted on May 27, 2020

While COVID-19 continues to spread, the Federal Government has taken a number of steps and adopted many new programs to help businesses meet their needs in the face of today’s economic challenges. Paycheck Protection Program The Paycheck Protection Program may be particularly helpful for your business as it authorizes up...

Private School Discipline v. Public School Discipline: What You Need to Know

Posted on August 28, 2019

Many parents are shocked to find out that the private high school they are paying a sizeable amount of tuition for has much more discretion in terms of disciplining their child than a public school. Most public high school handbooks are similar and include state law regulations; whereas private high school handbooks...

KCL Wins Jury Verdict in Difficult Invasion of Privacy/Emotional Distress Case

Posted on July 18, 2019

Attorney E. Steven Coren represented a client in a case involving invasion of privacy and emotional distress claims against the client’s ex-husband and his sister-in-law for unlawfully accessing and disseminating her highly confidential psychiatric records. By way of background, the firm’s client was psychiatrically hospitalized for one week in...

KCL Insights: June 28, 8018

Posted on June 28, 2019

The latest issue of KCL Insights includes recent news and blog posts: Does Your Company Need an Employee Handbook? Andra Hutchins Volunteers with BBA Law Day in Boston Schools

Buying Real Estate? Consider Owner’s Title Insurance

Posted on June 17, 2019

Owner’s title insurance is an optional, one-time charge that insures title to real estate for as long as the insured owns the property, subject to policy provisions. Clients often ask whether they need this coverage, whether lender’s title insurance suffices and how it all really works in practice. Some clients elect to...

KCL Opposes Motion to Dismiss in Mount Ida Case

Posted on May 7, 2019

What obligation does an institution of higher learning have to its students? That is the key question facing a federal judge in Boston after a hearing in April regarding the abrupt closure and sale of Mount Ida College in 2018. KCL represents the former Mount Ida students in a class action lawsuit against...

Arrested for OUI? An Effective Defense Strategy Is Crucial

Posted on March 1, 2019

Whether you are out with friends celebrating a promotion, catching up with old acquaintances or getting dinner with your significant other, being responsible with alcohol consumption is paramount. Unfortunately, that is sometimes easier said than done and mistakes are made. If you have been arrested and charged with Operating...

Applying for a Massachusetts Medical License? Prepare for New Application Questions

Posted on December 27, 2018

The Board of Registration in Medicine has released its December 2018 license application revision. While the application is better-organized with clearer instructions, there are significant substantive changes with a common theme: the Board wants more information about you. Here are the highlights: Disclose investigations that exonerated you. “Supplement” Question 7...

KCL Insights: August 9, 2018

Posted on August 10, 2018

The latest issue of KCL Insights includes recent news and blog posts: Parent’s Death Sparks Siblings’ Disputes Over Inheritance KCL Resolves Complicated Personal Injury Case Download the PDF version: KCL Insights August 9, 2018

Parent’s Death Sparks Siblings’ Disputes Over Inheritance

Posted on July 20, 2018

The death of a parent is an emotional time for any family. When sibling rivalry and infighting over the allocation of the parents’ estates surfaces, it can have devastating long-term affects on all parties. If disputes over inheritance cannot be resolved within the family, it may be necessary for each family member...

Does Your Company Need an Employee Handbook?

Posted on June 14, 2018

Despite the critical role that the human resources function plays in companies of all sizes, HR personnel and departments are all too often overlooked when a company is uating its priorities and resource allocation. One frequently overlooked tool, which is available at a relatively low cost, is the employee handbook. Many companies lack...