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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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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