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Forum Selection Clauses in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an important decision last week concerning forum selection clauses in Massachusetts. While the case didn’t concern a real estate matter, these clauses are often found in real estate contracts, making it relevant here. The case, more »
Zoning Decision Making in Massachusetts
A recent decision from the Appeals Court discusses the important topic of Massachusetts zoning decision making, regarding what a zoning or permitting board is allowed (and not allowed) to consider as part of its decisions. The case, Clear Channel Outdoor v. more »
Massachusetts Zoning: What You Need to Know
A recent article about Medford concerning the challenges of getting past the city’s land-use controls is a good example of the importance of understanding Massachusetts zoning when seeking to develop a property. The article discusses many of the hurdles that can more »
Attorney Sherwin Named as a 2018 Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Star
I’m proud to write that I’ve been named as a 2018 Massachusetts Rising Star by Super Lawyers. Rising Star candidates are limited to no more than 2.5% of lawyers in Massachusetts and go through a nomination, peer review, and independent research more »
Lessons from a Massachusetts Adverse Possession Case
The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an important decision this week concerning adverse possession and easements by prescription. The decision, Smaland Beach Association v. Genova, is available here. This decision concerns beach access . . . a common source of these cases. more »
Zoning Enforcement 101: Lessons from a Baaad Outcome Before a Zoning Board
A recent decision from the Town of Danver’s Board of Appeals demonstrates the importance of Massachusetts zoning restrictions, and their relevance to property owners. This case, involving a homeowner’s keeping of goats on their property, shows how baaad things can more »
Obtaining a Variance of a Zoning Requirement
Zoning consists of land use controls imposed by Massachusetts towns and cities that regulate how an owner may use their property. Most of us, I believe, would agree that zoning serves a useful purpose: we do not want businesses to more »