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Non-Compete Reform is Not Dead in Massachusetts
Back in 2016, the Massachusetts House and Senate each passed different versions of non-competition reform bills, seeking to make changes to existing laws allowing employers to restrict its employees from gainful employment after termination. Both bills, however, failed, as the legislature was unable to come to an agreement before the legislative session ended. While… Finish Reading Non-Compete Reform is Not Dead in Massachusetts
Are Some District Courts Overcharging Plaintiffs?
Recently, our offices received a phone call from a District Court clerk’s office requesting an additional $360 for a complaint filed earlier that week. The complaint filed with the District Court was for breach of contract by 3 plaintiffs against 2 defendants. Our offices submitted the usual filing fee for a district court complaint, which… Finish Reading Are Some District Courts Overcharging Plaintiffs?
Massachusetts Sick Time Complaints Have Begun to Roll In
The Sick Time Clock…Has Run Out of Time. The new Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law took effect over 5 months ago on July 1, 2015. As predicted, the latest wave of ‘wage and salary’ type complaints and lawsuits in Massachusetts are trickling in to my plaintiff-lawyer colleagues. Do not underestimate the consequences of failing to… Finish Reading Massachusetts Sick Time Complaints Have Begun to Roll In