Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 3 May 2022
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A is one of the most potent weapons in any business litigator’s arsenal. That statute prohibits deceptive or…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 29 Apr 2022
A common question in Fiduciary Litigation is who exactly can bring a lawsuit. In other words, who can…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 14 Apr 2022
Picture this: your beloved grandfather hands out cash gifts to his three grandchildren every year on their birthdays. Each grandchild receives $100…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 31 Mar 2022
Estate planning can be confusing for many. It can be daunting to contemplate your own demise, but there are many reasons it is important to have an…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 23 Mar 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor issued Compliance Release No. 2022-01 on March 10, 2022, raising “serious concerns” over the prudence of retirement plan…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 16 Mar 2022
ERISA generally requires retirement plan fiduciaries to invest prudently, diversify assets to minimize the risk of large losses, and act solely in…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 16 Mar 2022
It can be difficult to talk with loved ones about protecting their assets or managing their financial affairs. Even if you have been assisting your…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 7 Mar 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor has recently issued a proposal for meeting fiduciary duties when evaluating retirement plan investments having…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 2 Mar 2022
Typically, when couples put together an estate plan, they do so jointly with a single attorney representing both spouses. It is more cost-efficient…
Burns & Levinson LLP | USA | 17 Feb 2022
If you are asked to serve as guardian for either an incapacitated adult or a minor, there are several questions you should ask before accepting this…