Meadow Wood LLC v. City of Brockton, 230 N.E.3d 1065 (Mass. App. Ct. 2024) -
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently interpreted G. L. c. 41, § 81P, which governs “approval not required” endorsements....more
Griffin v. Melrose MA Plan. Bd., No. 23 MISC 000277 (KTS), 2024 WL 146450 (Mass. Land Ct. Jan. 12, 2024) -
In Griffin v. Melrose MA Plan. Bd., pro se plaintiff David Griffin (“Griffin”) appealed a decision of the Melrose...more
NONCONFORMING USE CLAIMS "ROCKED OUT" BY APPEALS COURT -
Butler v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Mattapoisett, 22-P-463 (Mass. App. Ct. Apr. 19, 2023) -
In Butler, Maureen and George Butler (the “Butlers”) asked the...more
CASES OF NOTE -
CHANGING LANDSCAPE FOR ACCELERATED RENT CLAUSES IN COMMERCIAL LEASES
Cummings Properties, LLC v. Hines, 21-P-1153 (Mass. App. Ct. Sept. 9, 2022)
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently considered...more
CASES OF NOTE -
GRAVE MATTERS: THE PROTECTION OF PROPERTIES CONTAINING BURIAL SITES -
Church of the Holy Spirit of Wayland v. Heinrich, 2022 WL 1419702, 101 Mass. App. Ct. 32 (2022)....more
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CASES OF NOTE -
FINALIZE BUILDING PLANS EARLY ON TO AVOID DELAYS -
St. Paul's Foundation v. Ives, 29F.4th 32, 33 (1st Cir. 2022) -
A recent decision out of the First Circuit Court of Appeals emphasizes the...more