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1. Real Estate

        Massachusetts Law on Home Ownership Effective May 1, 2008
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Duties of Home Inspectors
        Written by: Roger T. Manwaring, Esq.

        Carbon Monoxide Detector Certificate Required at Real Estate Closings
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Commercial Lease Gentrification Continues
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        A Comparison of Commercial and Residential Tenancies
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        A Comparison of Condominiums and Co-operative Housing
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Second Thoughts on the Second Look -- Liquidated Damages Provisions
         in Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreements
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        What a Seller is Required to Disclose in the Sale of Real Estate
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Real Estate Taxes -- The More Things Change...
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Zoning and the Concept of Linkage
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Lis Pendens: A Tool Capable of Abuse
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Condominiums: Exclusive Rights - What Are They and Whose Are They?
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Supreme Judicial Court Clarifies Brokerage Commission
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Supreme Judical Court Protects New Home Buyers
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Court Applies New Home Protection To Condominiums
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Know Your Tenancies
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Protecting Real Estate Assets
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Offer: Preliminary Step or Binding Contract?
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Changes to Tenants' Rights
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Commercial Real Estate Sales - Pitfalls to Avoid
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

2. Corporate Law

        What is Intellectual Property?
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Limited Liability Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies Offer
        New Ways to do Business
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

3. Personal Injury Litigation

        Land Owner’s Liability for Dangerous Conditions on Adjacent Property
        Written by: Roger T. Manwaring, Esq.

        Premises Liability
        Written By: David P. Dwork, Esq.

4. Traumatic Brain Injury

        The Traumatic Brain Injury Case: Preparation and Trial -- Plaintiff's Perspective
        Written By: David P. Dwork, Esq.

5. Business Litigation

        Individual Liability of a Corporate Officer for Discrimination
        Written by: Roger T. Manwaring, Esq.

        Liability of Corporate Officer for Personal Involvement
        Written by: Roger T. Manwaring, Esq.

        Failure to Notify Insurer of 93A Violation
        Written by: Roger T. Manwaring, Esq.

       Home Improvement Contractor Act
       Written By: Shawn O'Rourke, Esq.

       Avoiding Personal Liability in Business
       Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        CAN-SPAM Act of 2003
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Economical Alternatives to Litigation of Business Disputes
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Legal Forecast - Stormy Weather or Clear Sailing
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

6. Creditor Default Remedies

        FAQ’s on Foreclosure Procedures

        Construction Lender Beware
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Massachusetts Foreclosure Law and Practice
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Foreclosure Practice Issues Clarified
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq. 

        Foreclosing Mortgagee's Counsel Fees Under Chapter 13
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq., and Joseph G. Butler, Esq.

        Lender's Choice - Guarantor or Co-Maker?
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Set-Off Rights Clarified
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

        Prepayment Penalty: Collectable on Acceleration?
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

7. Bankruptcy

        Options for Creditors in 2005 Bankruptcy Act
        Written by: Joseph G. Butler, Esq.

        Homestead - Don't Own a Home Without One
        Written By: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq. and Joseph G. Butler, Esq.

8. Family Law

        Grandparents' Rights
        Written by: Renee M. Hawk, Esq. and Donald L. Pitman, Esq.

        Divorce Frequently Asked Questions
        Written by: Renee M. Hawk, Esq. and Donald L. Pitman, Esq.

        Prenuptial Agreements: What Is It and Do I Need One?
        Written by: Roger T. Manwaring, Esq. and Donald L. Pitman, Esq.

9. Employment Law

        NLRB Definition of Supervisors
        Written by: Roger T. Manwaring, Esq.

        At Will Employment, What Does It Really Mean?
        Written by: Roger T. Manwaring, Esq.

10. Civil Rights

        Defense of Employment Discrimination Claim Brought by Civil Servant
        Written by: Roger T. Manwaring, Esq. and Kevin F. Moloney, Esq.

        Civil Rights in School Search and Seizure
        Written by: Roger T. Manwaring, Esq.

        Privacy Rights?
        Written by: Thomas V. Bennett, Esq.

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