Real Estate Law
Client Alert: Court Orders Owner to Pay its Contractor Over $4.6 Million for Violations of the Massachusetts Prompt Pay Act
In a case of first impression in Massachusetts, Suffolk Superior Court Judge Michael D. Ricciuti has ordered a real estate developer to pay its general contractor $4,600,109.24 within 45 days...
Bernkopf Goodman Ranked Nationally by U.S. News
Bernkopf Goodman LLP has been ranked nationally and regionally in the 2021 Edition of "Best Law Firms," presented by U.S. News — Best Lawyers®. This publication ranks law firms according to...
If Your Client’s Home Turns into a Nightmare, Think of St. Thomas Aquinas (Article and Video)
The following blog post was originally posted on The Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (REBA) blog. Read the original post here. Companion Video PowerPoint Presentation Even in the midst of a global...
Five Significant Changes Brought on by the PPPFA That Affect How Small Businesses Can Utilize PPP Funds
On June 5, 2020, the President signed into law the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act (PPPFA) of 2020 (H.R. 7010), a bill that extends certain aspects of the Paycheck Protection Program. There...
Governor Baker Signs COVID-19 Virtual Notarization Act
Governor Baker has signed and enacted into law, An Act Providing for Virtual Notarization to Address Challenges Related to COVID-19. The Act permits Massachusetts lawyers and their paralegals, who are...
Governor Baker Signs Moratorium for Evictions and Foreclosures in Massachusetts
Governor Baker has just signed and enacted into law a Moratorium for Evictions and Foreclosures in Massachusetts. The law impacts both residential and specific commercial properties, and has several key...