Most benefits offered under Massachusetts’ Paid Family Medical Leave (“PFML”) went into effect January 1, 2021. Beginning July 1, eligible employees may now apply for benefits (including up to 12 weeks of leave) to care for a family member with … Read more »
Anna Corti to Present at NBI’s Estate Planning Seminar
KCL partner Anna Corti will present at the National Business Institute’s October 28 and 29 seminar “Estate Planning from A to Z: A Detailed Overview of Estate Planning Procedure and Strategy.” Anna will present “Who Is the Fiduciary?” on October … Read more »
KCL Wins Jury Verdict in Difficult Invasion of Privacy/Emotional Distress Case
Attorney E. Steven Coren represented a client in a case involving invasion of privacy and emotional distress claims against the client’s ex-husband and his sister-in-law for unlawfully accessing and disseminating her highly confidential psychiatric records.
By way of background, the … Read more »
KCL Insights: August 9, 2018
The latest issue of KCL Insights includes recent news and blog posts:
- Parent’s Death Sparks Siblings’ Disputes Over Inheritance
- KCL Resolves Complicated Personal Injury Case
- Download the PDF version: KCL Insights August 9, 2018
Civil Rights Act Protects Gay Workers from Job Discrimination
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago recently 
ruled that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects gay workers from job discrimination. This is a landmark ruling because historically the courts have said that LGBTQ people … Read more »
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 … Read more »
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 … Read more »
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 … Read more »
Piercing the Corporate Veil – Concerns for the Small and Mid-Sized Business
The Innovator’s Counsel
… Read more »Q. Are small to mid-sized business owners’ personal assets protected when they operate as an LLC?
A. An LLC does not completely guarantee that a business owner’s personal assets are protected from creditors. Piercing the Corporate Veil
KCL Insights: October 3, 2016
The latest issue of KCL Insights includes:
Attorney Andrew Hyams’ Advice for Applying for a Medical License in Massachusetts
September 22 marked the first day of Fall and a successful end to the Spring/Summer 2016 medical license season for all … Read more »