"Prompt Pay Act violation voids claim for recoupment," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Dec. 16). MBA Development and Construction Law Practice Group members Samuel M. Tony Starr and David L. Fine and MBA members Bradley L. Croft and William M. Hill commented on a Superior Court judge's decision that an arbitrator cannot permit a party who is required to make a payment for failing to comply with the Prompt Payment Act to seek recoupment for a portion of that payment.
"Judge rules class action can proceed over condo ‘resale fee,’" Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Dec. 16). MBA members Michael W. Merrill and Edmund A. Allcock discussed a Superior Court judge's decision permitting a class action against a condominium association for requiring unit sellers to pay resale fees, which allegedly went toward defraying future common expenses.
"LCL chief keeps centered by seizing powerlifting gold," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Dec. 16). MBA member Stacey A.L. Best discussed her national success in powerlifting and her long history of involvement in athletics.
"Client’s informed consent to referral fee required," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Dec. 16). Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly published a summary of a new opinion by the MBA Committee on Professional Ethics.