Ryan PORTER, trustee, [FN1] & another [FN2] vs. CLARENDON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY & another. [FN3] No. 09-P-964. January 12, 2010. – April 26, 2010. Insurance, General liability insurance, Insurer’s obligation to defend, Owned property exclusion, Property damage. Contract, Insurance. Real Property, Trespass. CIVIL ACTION commenced in the Superior...
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June 11, 2010 Elmir Simov
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Christopher N. HUG vs. GARGANO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., & another. [FN1] 09-P-55 January 15, 2010. – April 2, 2010. Attorney at Law, Attorney-client relationship, Compensation, Contingent fee agreement. Practice, Civil, Attorney’s fees. Contract, Contingent fee agreement. Damages, Quantum meruit. Consumer Protection Act, Damages, Unfair or deceptive...
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June 11, 2010 Elmir Simov
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United States Court of Appeals For the First Circuit Nos. 06-2206, 09-1479 HADDAD MOTOR GROUP, INC.; GEORGE HADDAD, Plaintiffs, Appellees, v. KARP, ACKERMAN, SKABOWSKI & HOGAN, P.C.; PETER J. HOGAN, Defendants, Appellants. APPEALS FROM THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS [Hon. William G. Young,...
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June 11, 2010 Elmir Simov
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Robert L. FRONK & others [FN1] vs. John P. FOWLER & others. [FN2] SJC-10467 December 7, 2009. – March 25, 2010. Appeals Court, Appeal from order of single justice. Practice, Civil, Frivolous action, Attorney’s fees, Costs, Appeal. Partnership, Agreement, Fiduciary duty. Corporation, Corporate opportunity. Contract, Performance and breach....
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June 11, 2010 Elmir Simov
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Yesterday the Supreme Court of MA overturned about 125 years of precedent and decided to lower the standard when it comes to property owner’s liability regarding slip and fall claims and substitute the “natural vs unnatural accumulation of snow” standard with the “reasonable care” standard. SUMMARY: The plaintiff...
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June 11, 2010 Elmir Simov
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May 06, 2009 – For immediate release: AG Obtains Consent Judgment Against Boston Realty Company Resolving Allegations of Discrimination BOSTON- Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Office has obtained a consent judgment against a Boston realty company and one of its owners, resolving allegations that they violated Massachusetts antidiscrimination laws...
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May 11, 2010 Elmir Simov
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Several months ago I wanted to upgrade the electrical service of a 5-unit that I own – I wanted to install an owner’s meter, new outside wire and switch panels. The electrician told me that I have to move all the meters outside per National Grid. The price...
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March 18, 2010 Elmir Simov
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In 2008 I had a disagreement over sprinklers with the City of Gardner Building Department and Fire Department. Both ordered me to install sprinklers in a 6-family that I was renovating. I refused because I felt their demands were not supported by the law. I offered instead to...
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March 17, 2010 Elmir Simov
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EURIDICES A. DOLORES, and another [Note 1] v. CHERYL GUSTAFSON, and another [Note 2] 2009 Mass. App. Div. 267 November 25, 2009 Appellate Division Northern District Court Below: District Court, Natick Division Present: Greco, P.J., Coven and Brant, JJ. Alan...
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November 29, 2009 Elmir Simov
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Dear Appellate Court Judges, Recently there was a case in the Appellate Court called Taylor v Beaudry 75 Mass.App.Ct. 411 (2009). It was returned back to Housing Court and I believe it is listed as 07-CV-209 there. This is a case of first impression and the ramifications...
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June 11, 2009 Elmir Simov
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