Companies operating or conducting business in Massachusetts are aware of an all-too-familiar statute, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A. This statute provides individual consumers and businesses a right to bring legal action if they are harmed by an unfair business practice. The statute eloquently, although perhaps ambiguously, states that a violation shall exist when a company […]...
A recent Massachusetts Bankruptcy Court decision should serve as a clear reminder to business owners that, in order to enjoy the benefits that limited liability entities afford, one must respect established corporate formalities and comport business accordingly. Briefly, in In Re: Cameron Construction & Roofing Co., Inc. the Bankruptcy Court held that the assets of […]...
Mayor Walsh’s administration recently proposed a new bill aimed at limiting the available reasons to evict a residential tenant. The proposal, known as the “Jim Brooks Community Stabilization Act,” would eliminate no-fault evictions in many instances, a common practice used to remove tenants without listing a violation. Proponents of the act claim that it is […]...
In Aggregate Industries – Northeast Region, Inc. v. Hugo Key & Sons, Inc., 90 Mass.App.Ct. 146 (2016), the Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled in favor of Strang Scott’s position, reversing part of the trial court’s earlier decision. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) recently declined to further review the case. As such, the Appeals Court’s decision […]...
Strang, Scott, Giroux & Young, LLP, with offices in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, welcomes Claudia Campbell to the Firm as its new Office Manager. Ms. Campbell brings a wealth of experience in the management of a law practice, knowledge and enthusiasm with her to the Firm. The Firm looks forward to utilizing Ms. Campbell’s vast […]...
The Boston Bar Foundation (BBF) Board of Trustees elected Strang Scott partner Chris Strang to the office of Treasurer for the organization. Chris has already served the BBF in many capacities, including being a member of the Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, Society of Fellows, Young Lawyers Advisory Council and many ad hoc or fundraising […]...
Strang Scott is honored to announce the selection of Christopher Strang as a 2016 Super Lawyer and Jordan Scott as a 2016 Rising Star by the Massachusetts edition of Super Lawyers. Mr. Strang has been recognized for his outstanding work in construction litigation for the eighth consecutive year, first as a Rising Star and then […]...
In the case of United States for the Use and Benefit of Metric Electric, Inc. v. CCB, Inc. and the Hanover Insurance Company, Civil Action No. 15-11934, in the United States District Court in Massachusetts, the court ruled in favor of Strang Scott’s motion for summary judgment, dismissing all of the plaintiff’s claims. […]...
We are pleased to announce that Strang Scott has expanded its presence in New Hampshire by opening a new office in New London. Our New Hampshire practice will continue to focus on construction, real estate and estate planning. We are excited for this opportunity and look forward to the continued growth of our business in […]...
Strang, Scott, Giroux & Young, LLP, is seeking an experienced full-time office manager. We are an up and coming business law and litigation firm with offices located Boston’s Kenmore Square and New London, New Hampshire. The candidate should be detail oriented and able to balance multiple assignments. Strong communication, administrative, organizational and computer skills are […]...