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Wellesley Schools Overcharging for Public Records: Prince Lobel Appeals Cost Estimate on Behalf of Wellesley Townsman

August 15, 2012

In January 2012, a Wellesley Townsman reporter submitted a public records request to the Wellesley Public Schools seeking emails sent between January 2010 and January 2012 among the town’s former school superintendent, former…

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Prince Lobel Supports Race Conscious Admissions at University of Texas: Firm Signs Boston Bar Association’s Amicus Brief

August 14, 2012

In a closely watched case involving the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, Prince Lobel Tye LLP signed an amicus brief in Fisher v. University of Texas, et. al., urging the Supreme…

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The Material Change Doctrine and its Implication for Non-Competes

August 10, 2012

Three recent Massachusetts Superior Court decisions highlight the growing significance of the "material change doctrine" as a basis for voiding a non-competition agreement. Under this doctrine, a material change in…

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Massachusetts Legislature Passes Energy Bill Broadening Support for Renewable Energy

August 7, 2012

A recent decision from Beacon Hill provided good news to developers of renewable energy projects and those who utilize net metering credits produced through the power generated by those projects.…

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Subcontract Language Waiving Right to Assert a Payment Bond Claim on a Public Construction Project is Unenforceable and Against Public Policy in Massachusetts

August 2, 2012

Can a general contractor on a public construction project include a provision in its subcontract agreement that requires its subcontractor to waive its right to make a claim against the…

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Massachusetts Foreclosures Valid Even if Foreclosing Party Does Not Physically Hold the Note

July 16, 2012

On June 22, 2012, in a closely-watched case handled by Prince Lobel’s Consumer Financial Services Group, Massachusetts’ highest court confirmed that a mortgagee is not required to have physical possession…

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Meeting With the Custody Advisor: Donald G. Tye Authors Article in Family Advocate magazine

July 10, 2012

Donald’ Tye’s article includes practical, hands-on advice and suggestions for parents facing a custody evaluation. Since the custody evaluator is, in effect, “the judge’s own private investigator,” it’s important for…

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You Are Challenging My Will – But I’m Not Dead Yet!

June 21, 2012

In the June issue of Wealth Management Insider, Patricia discusses laws in certain states that permit legal challenges to a will or estate plan prior to the death of the…

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Strategies for Cost-Effective Lease Negotiation

June 20, 2012

In a lease negotiation, lawyers are always challenged to balance their desire to be a strong advocate and protect a client’s interests against the practical realities of devoting the appropriate…

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Massachusetts Attorney General Issues Important Bid Protest Decision

June 15, 2012

In a case of first impression on June 8, 2012, the Massachusetts Attorney General Bid Unit (AG) issued a decision outlining the negotiation process an Awarding Authority/CM must use on…