The proposed rent control ballot question for the November 2026 election cycle has been found unconstitutional by the Massachusetts Supreme... Read More »

On May 19, 2026, the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Utilities (DPU) approved a full redesign of the Commonwealth’s primary solar incentive program,... Read More »

On June 6, 2026, Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia struck down IRS... Read More »

Development and construction of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Massachusetts has become more feasible as a result of expanded statutory... Read More »

Environmental provisions in commercial leases: Part 1 Landlords should be wary of giving broad representations regarding the environmental condition of their... Read More »

Commercial lease provisions regarding hazardous materials and environmental compliance are often relegated to standard generic provisions near the end of... Read More »

Although the Federal Reserve recently cut the federal funds rate to between 3.5 percent and 3.75 percent, the lowest in... Read More »

They Offer Alternative to LLCs With Easier Off-Record Transfers Massachusetts nominee trusts have long been used to hold title to real... Read More »

Massachusetts, one of the most tenant-friendly states in the country, prohibits landlords from deducting from a tenant’s security deposit for... Read More »

In a landmark decision with significant implications for property rights and emergency policymaking, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the... Read More »

Yes, but not the way you may think. Lenders who provide mortgage financing want assurances that their financed projects will be... Read More »

Many of us are quietly watching and waiting to see how newly imposed tariffs will affect the U.S. and global... Read More »