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Contractors Beware: OSHA Begins Enforcement of New Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard

On October 19, 2017, OSHA released interim enforcement guidance for its Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard. This standard began full enforcement on October 23, 2017. The Interim Enforcement Guidance issued refers to the standard promulgated on September 23, 2017.  Initially, rather than issue citations for violations of the standard, OSHA’s compliance officers were instructed to assist […]...

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Chris Strang Reelected Treasurer of the Boston Bar Foundation

The Boston Bar Foundation (BBF) Board of Trustees elected Strang Scott partner Chris Strang to the office of Treasurer for a second term.   Chris’ service to the BBF as Treasurer continues his long-term committment to the organization, where Chris has served in many capacities, including as a member of the Executive Committee, the Board of Trustees, the […]...

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Strang Scott Enjoys “A Taste of The Fenway”

The Strang Scott team was out in force last week to support our friends and neighbors at “A Taste of The Fenway.” The fun festival featured our best community chefs, restaurants and other local businesses with delicious food and drink samples, as well as live music and games. The Fenway Community Development Corporation partnered with […]...

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Jury Awards $1,000,000 For Business Defamation Claim

     In a recent decision in Dallas, Texas District Court, a jury awarded $1,000,000 in damages to a wedding photographer due to defamatory statements published in the media, and in particular on internet sites and social media.      Every business owner fears the damage that negative comments made online can do to their reputation. […]...

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Strang Scott Welcomes Summer Associate Nicole Rushovich

Nicole Rushovich, a rising third year student at Boston University Law School, will spend the summer working as a summer associate in Strang Scott’s Boston office. Nicole obtained her B.A. at the University of Colorado at Boulder, earning summa cum laude honors with a dual degree in Psychology and Political Science. While there she was […]...

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Court Awards Damages Despite “No Damage for Delay” Clause

The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently upheld a trial court’s award of damages to a subcontractor in spite of a “no damages for delay clause” in the subcontract.On a public construction project, the subcontractor entered into a subcontract that contained a clause making extensions of time the exclusive remedy for delays to the subcontractor. The project […]...

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Deal Reached to Keep CITGO Sign Atop Strang Scott Office

Citgo and Related Beal have agreed to terms that will keep the Citgo sign in Kenmore Square “in place for decades to come.”  Not surprisingly, Boston residents are elated about the news.    ...

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Keeping up Formalities: Protecting Assets Across Commonly Owned Companies

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 […]...

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Strang Scott Welcomes Claudia Campbell to the Firm

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 […]...

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Chris Strang Elected Treasurer of Boston Bar Foundation

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 […]...

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