Catherine DiVita recently represented a pro bono client resulting in a favorable outcome for our client. The client owns and operates an organic farm in Massachusetts, raising and selling crops and farm animals. They were recently audited by the Department of Labor, DOL, for three years’ worth of wage and hour practices, focusing on their failure […]
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Keeping Up With Johnsons
I’m embarrassed to admit that my family and I are only now working our way through the great television series, Black-ish. We have found it to be a funny, relatable series that often gives us a view into things outside of our experience and sparks great conversations at home. When we watched the Season 2 episode […]
Check Your Withholdings!
It was widely publicized that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) reduced tax rates, resulting in a reduction of the tax liability for many. However, upon filing their returns, some taxpayers found that they were getting lower refunds than in previous years or had balances due. So what gives? For many, the reason was […]
Future of E-Cigarette Litigation Question Mark for Product Liability Bar
Johanna Matloff was quoted in the article “Future of e-cigarette litigation question mark for product liability bar,” which was published by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on August 29, 2019. The article discusses the future of product liability cases against e-cigarette manufacturers and whether or not a link can be established between vaping and serious health risks. […]
Future of E-Cigarette Litigation Question Mark for Product Liability Bar
Johanna Matloff was quoted in the article “Future of e-cigarette litigation question mark for product liability bar,” which was published by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on August 29, 2019. The article discusses the future of product liability cases against e-cigarette manufacturers and whether or not a link can be established between vaping and serious health risks. […]
Law at Work – Family Medical Leave
Originally published by Cape & Plymouth Business Magazine. I have been hearing a great deal about a fairly new Massachusetts law providing paid leave to employees who take leave for illness or family needs. What can you tell me about this law and what are my obligations as an employer? As most employers are aware, […]
Before Your Child Leaves Home
Do you have a child who is leaving home for the first time for college, travel or employment? If so, before they go, talk with your child about signing a HIPAA release, a healthcare proxy and a power of attorney. A qualified estate planning attorney can talk with the young adult and arrange for the […]
Nine Conn Kavanaugh Attorneys Named to 2020 Best Lawyers® List
Conn Kavanaugh is pleased to announce that nine lawyers have been included in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyers has been recognizing legal excellence for over three decades and is regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor. This year, the list of outstanding attorneys represents more than 62,000 […]
Special Permit Applicants Must Prove That Proposed Use Complies With Bylaws
If you’re seeking a special permit for a project, be prepared to prove that your proposal complies with the town’s bylaws. First things first. What is a special permit? Generally, a special permit allows an applicant to use land for purposes that are desirable or necessary, but that do not comply with the applicable zoning […]
Developers Must Explicitly Reserve Construction Right in Phased Condominium Project
As any seasoned developer knows, condominium development projects involve a delicate interplay between the developer, unit owners, the condo association, and the lenders that fund construction and acquisition costs. Last month, the Appeals Court addressed two issues that affect the balance of these relationships. First, where the lender granted partial discharges to unit owners upon […]