A recent settlement occurred in which Apple, Google, Intel, and Adobe agreed to pay $324,000,000 to employees based on claims that the companies conspired to suppress salaries by not hiring each others’ workers. See the Bloomberg Business Week article here. This settlement provides those who are defending their former employer’s attempt to enforce a non-compete ... more

In Massachusetts, an Abuse Prevention Order, commonly referred to as a restraining order, are issued under Mass. General Laws Ch. 209A. Once issued, a defendant may seek to terminate a permanent order, but must first meet a significant burden of proof. In a recent decision from the State’s highest court, the Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) ... more

Mother and father had two children and resided in the United States until Father took a job in Singapore. The parents agreed to move to Singapore for only a three year period and then return to the United States. The parents had two children, both of whom are dual Danish and American citizens. The mother ... more

In December 2013, I provided an article as to the legal elements of undue influence. Having successfully defended against such a claim, this article provides some guidance as to what I have found judges may look at in determining whether or not the person that gave the gift was subject to undue influence so as ... more

In a recent decision from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”), the Court ruled that certain landlords are strictly liable for any injury that results from the violation of the state building code. Strict liability is important to injury victims as the injury victim does not need to prove that his or her injuries were ... more