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What is a Contract “Under Seal” and Why is it Significant?
The concept of a contract under seal dates back to English medieval times, when most adults were illiterate and could
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Q: I am a consumer looking to bring a claim for unfair and deceptive practices against a company, but I signed a release saying I wouldn’t bring such a claim. Am I out of luck?
A: You are not out of luck. If you are an individual consumer who has been wronged by a company
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Is My Residential Contractor a “Residential Contractor”?
Massachusetts regulates the practice of “residential contracting” under the Home Improvement Contractor Act, G.L. c. 142A. There are licensing and
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Is a Written Offer to Purchase Real Estate Enforceable?
Massachusetts courts have routinely held over the last 20 years that a fully executed and accepted offer to purchase (OTP)
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As a Plaintiff in a Civil Action, am I Entitled to Prejudgment Interest if I Win?
By statute, the clerk in any case is required to add interest to any judgment or verdict issued by a
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What do I do if my Insurance Company offers less than I lost?
A common experience for policyholders seeking coverage for their losses, whether you’re a homeowner who has suffered a fire loss
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Can I Sue my University for Violating Chapter 93A?
Q: I’m a college student, and I believe my university has engaged in unfair and deceptive conduct in its
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Do I Have to Pay My Contractor’s Sub?
During the course of a construction project, you learn that a subcontractor has filed a mechanic’s lien on your property.
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My neighbor’s tree is damaging my property. What are my rights?
In Massachusetts, the longstanding rule (known as the “Massachusetts Rule”) is that “an individual whose property is damaged by a