Civil Rights Act Protects Gay Workers from Job Discrimination
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago recently ruled that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects gay workers from job discrimination. This is a landmark ruling because historically the courts have said that LGBTQ people were not protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
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Psychologists: Keep your Custody Opinions to Yourself
Board of Registration of Psychologists rules prohibit giving opinions
Psychologists try to help their clients. Whether a client needs intense psychotherapy, advice, or just someone to talk to, a psychologist’s job is to listen to, and treat their clients. Against that backdrop, a well meaning psychologist can get into...
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Innovator’s Counsel – Can Non-Compete Agreements Protect My Start-up?
I am often asked by entrepreneurs and start-up companies if it is worth their time and money to enforce non-compete agreements. As with most business decisions, it is important to understand the pros and cons of non-compete agreements before answering the question. In this latest Innovator’s Counsel update, I outline the current Massachusetts...
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Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Insights: March 10, 2017
The latest issue of Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Insights includes recent client wins and blog posts.
Andrew Hyams Testifies Against Proposed Board of Medicine Regulations – Andrew Hyams
Former Employee Not Entitled to...
Have Your Civil Rights Been Violated Under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
We are often contacted by people who believe their civil rights have been violated and want to file a lawsuit. However, many of these instances do not qualify for protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Here are some very general guidelines on what civil rights are protected under the ADA....
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Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Insights: January 27, 2017
The latest issue of Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Insights includes recent client wins and blog posts.
Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Congratulates Our Client ScrubaDub on Their Expansion and Profile in the Boston Business...
Winter conditions claim frozen in its tracks: equity does not trump contract terms
Court Dismisses Contractor’s Claim Against Property Owner
Summary
In a recent Massachusetts Superior Court ruling on a motion for summary judgment in Cumberland Farms, Inc. (“CFI”) v. Tenacity Construction, Inc. (“Tenacity”), Suffolk Superior Court, No. 15-1589-BLS2, 11/30/16, the Court dismissed the contractor, Tenacity’s, claim...
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Notable Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Victories in 2016
We are happy to share some of our notable victories from 2016:
Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Wins One of First Cases Under New Alimony Termination Law
Attorneys: E. Steven Coren Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Wins Medical License Summary Suspension Decision: DALA Medical License...
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Attorneys: E. Steven Coren Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Wins Medical License Summary Suspension Decision: DALA Medical License...
General Contractor’s False Certifications that it Paid Subcontractors Barred it from Recovering from Owner
Summary
In a case of first impression, a Massachusetts Superior Court judge recently ruled that
a general contractor (G4S) could not recover over $14M from a public owner (MTPC) because G4S had violated its contract with MTPC by falsely certifying that it had paid its subcontractors in full and...
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a general contractor (G4S) could not recover over $14M from a public owner (MTPC) because G4S had violated its contract with MTPC by falsely certifying that it had paid its subcontractors in full and...
Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Insights: November 14, 2016
The latest issue of Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Insights includes blog posts by:
Milton Kerstein and Andra Hutchins – Help! I Received a Subpoena for Patient Records
Piercing the Corporate Veil – Concerns for the Small and Mid-Sized Business
The Innovator’s Counsel
Q. Are small to mid-sized business owners’ personal assets protected when they operate as an LLC?
A. An LLC does not completely guarantee that a business owner’s personal assets are protected from creditors. Piercing the Corporate Veil is one...
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Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Insights: Recent Successes
The latest issue of Coren Lichtenstein, LLP Insights includes:
Partner Andrew Hyams Wins Medical License Summary Suspension Decision