Who Keeps The Ring When the Engagement Ends? It All Depends
Ah, the engagement ring—symbol of love and commitment. After the big question is popped, it’s the first thing friends and family ask to see, a marker of taste and income, a family [...]
Paul C. Foley Named Managing Partner at Mountain, Dearborn & Whiting LLP
Attorney Paul C. Foley was named the Managing Partner of Mountain, Dearborn & Whiting LLP, effective January 1, 2020. A member of the law firm for 15 years and a partner since [...]
7 Resolutions to Get Your Legal House in Order for a Great 2020
Welcome to a brand-new decade! It’s halfway through January, and we hope you’ve already made progress on your life-changing resolutions for the coming year. Here are a few recommendations from our colleagues [...]
My Big Fat Message About Holiday Gifts
Have you completed your holiday shopping? For some people, the shopping season starts in August; others (including me) still have a few more days before the deadline. Choosing the right gift can [...]
Flying for Thanksgiving? Know Your Passenger Rights—and Don’t Fight Over the Armrest
Thanksgiving is the year’s busiest weekend for air travel. You may be looking forward to festive meals with family and friends, but flying can be stressful. Departure delays, overbooked flights, lost luggage, [...]
Baseball Fans—Heads Up! A Glove Is Your Only Protection Against Foul Balls
Whether you attended a baseball game this summer or are watching the World Series this week, you may have noticed something different in ballparks—extended netting along the baselines. Stories of fans seriously [...]
Nina T. Dow Recognized by Super Lawyers
Attorney Nina T. Dow of Mountain, Dearborn & Whiting is among the Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2019. Specializing in estate and tax planning, she joined the firm in 2018. [...]
Noncompetition Agreements for Employers and Employees: Striking a Balance
Last year, Massachusetts reformed the law by passing the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (Mass General Laws c. 149 §24L) Do you know whether your current practice adheres to the new law? Here’s [...]
Lessons from “Derry Girls” About Estate Planning for the Parents Next Door
Yes, it’s still summer. But public school here in Worcester starts in less than a month (August 26). To ease the transition, I highly recommend the charming Netflix comedy series, Derry Girls, [...]
Listing Your Property on AirBnb? Meet the New Massachusetts Short-Term Rental Law
As short-term rental platforms like AirBnb, HomeAway, and VRBO have grown in popularity, neighborhoods and cities have borne the impacts of increased tourism. Problems include more traffic, noise, and disruptive behavior; loss [...]
