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Limiting intra-company conversations about disputes is critical

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USA
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March 7 2013

When an employee talks to in-house or outside counsel for the purpose of obtaining legal advice for the company, that communication will be

Non-compete orders in divorce

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USA
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October 16 2012

In dividing up the marital assets of divorcing business owners, the Massachusetts probate and family court typically awards the business to one spouse

Be sure that your integration clause remains enforceable

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USA
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July 26 2012

It is pretty standard fare to have what is commonly known as an “integration clause” in a business contract

The new Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code

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USA
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March 28 2012

On March 31, 2012, Massachusetts entered a new era with respect to the administration of wills and decedent’s estates

Massachusetts makes a radical change in the alimony law

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USA
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September 27 2011

The Alimony Reform Bill of 2011 has hit the governor’s desk and been signed

Homestead exemption change

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USA
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May 3 2011

As we go to press, a new law clarifying the rights of Massachusetts homeowners to declare an estate of homestead has just gone into effect

Marital agreements

Burns & Levinson LLP
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USA
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December 31 2010

On July 16, 2010, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts (SJC) ruled that marital agreements are enforceable in Massachusetts, if certain conditions are met

The doom of DOMA

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USA
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September 30 2010

On July 8, 2010, the United States District Court sitting in Massachusetts, Judge Tauro presiding, ruled on two landmark cases that mark the demise of DOMA

Recent changes to MA laws affecting guardianships, conservatorships, and durable powers of attorney

Burns & Levinson LLP
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USA
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October 14 2009

After a long and tortuous road, the Massachusetts legislature recently passed an extensive overhaul of the laws regarding, probate, guardianships and related matters, known as the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code ("MUPC"