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Security Deposits in Massachusetts – Rules That Every Landlord Needs to Know
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 186, Section 15B is the statute that sets forth the guidelines that a landlord must follow

What Happens if an Attorney-Client Privileged Communication is Inadvertently Disclosed to the Opposing Counsel or Party?
The attorney-client privilege protects from disclosure any communication between a lawyer and the client that are made in confidence for

What is a 30(b)(6) Deposition?
I just received a notice stating that my company will be deposed in accordance with Rule 30(b)(6). What does that

I am a Minority Shareholder in a Small Company, and I Believe One of the Other Shareholders is Harming the Interests of the Company. Can I Sue the other Shareholder?
The likelihood of you succeeding in a particular lawsuit depends on the facts of your case. However, it is important

If Someone has Interfered with your Inheritance, How Much Time do you have to Bring the Claim?
Oftentimes family members quarrel when a relative dies and excludes someone from a will or a trust. By statute, Massachusetts

Can I Be Sued Because I Sued Them?
A common reaction for someone who feels he or she has been sued wrongfully is to want to countersue to

I Just Received a Subpoena for a Case I’m not a Party to. What do I do now?
Receiving a subpoena for a lawsuit that you are not involved with might seem unpleasant or even burdensome. There are

I have a Signed Purchase and Sale Agreement for my Dream House and the Seller is Refusing to Close – What are my Rights?
You found your dream home, the seller accepted your offer and both parties executed a Purchase and Sale Agreement (“P&S”)

When do Parties to Litigation have an Enforceable Settlement Agreement?
Nearly all disputes settle prior to a judge or jury deciding the case. In a perfect world, the parties reach