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Insurer’s Denial Of Fire Coverage A 93A Violation
A federal judge has ruled that an insurance company violated Chapter 93A by denying coverage under a homeowner’s policy for fire damage...
Paul Peter Nicolai
1 day ago1 min read
Data Breach Case Based on Industry Standards Fails
Data Breach Case Based on Industry Standards Fails
Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 251 min read
Condominium Disability Discrimination
Condominium Disability Discrimination
Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 181 min read


Retaliation Case Does Not Require Ill-Will
An employer was deemed liable for retaliating against a worker by suspending and transferring him after he reported unlawful harassment....
Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 111 min read


When FMLA Eligibility is Determined
A court has ruled that an employee must establish that a particular condition qualifies when the leave is requested or taken.
Paul Peter Nicolai
Feb 251 min read


TRADE SECRETS LOST
An employer’s complaint under the Defend Trade Secrets Act and the Massachusetts Uniform Trade Secrets Law was dismissed.
Paul Peter Nicolai
Jan 211 min read


Attorney Fee-Shifting Provision Not Binding
An online fee-shifting provision referenced by a hyperlink in a contract was not enforced since the contract did not communicate that the...
Paul Peter Nicolai
Jan 141 min read


Benefit Accrual While On Paid Family Medical Leave Not Required
Benefit Accrual While On Paid Family Medical Leave Not Required
Paul Peter Nicolai
Jan 71 min read


Corporate charters cannot reference provisions from other agreements
Corporate charters cannot reference provisions from other agreements
Paul Peter Nicolai
Dec 31, 20241 min read


Lizzie Borden Loses
Lizzie Borden bed and Breakfast loses to coffee shop
Paul Peter Nicolai
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Supreme Court Says No Private Cause of Action for Pure Omissions
Supreme Court Says No Private Cause of Action for Pure Omissions
Paul Peter Nicolai
Dec 3, 20241 min read


Department of Labor's 80/20 and 30-Minute Rules for Tipped Workers Voided
Department of Labor's Rules for Tipped Workers Voided
Paul Peter Nicolai
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Protective Authorization Creates FCRA Liability in Employment
Protective Authorization Creates FCRA Liability in Employment
Paul Peter Nicolai
Oct 29, 20241 min read


CYBER-ATTACK LITIGATION DEVELOPMENT
CYBER-ATTACK LITIGATION DEVELOPMENT
Paul Peter Nicolai
Oct 8, 20241 min read


Triple Damages Case Survives Due to Alleged Lies
Triple Damages Case Survives Due to Alleged Lies
Paul Peter Nicolai
Sep 24, 20241 min read


Order Compelling Arbitration Requires Court to Stay Case
The Supreme Court has held that when a district court compels claims to arbitration and a party has requested a stay under the Federal...
Paul Peter Nicolai
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Trade Secret Case Lost – Secret Expired
Trade Secret Case Lost – Secret Expired
Paul Peter Nicolai
Sep 10, 20241 min read


Supervisors can Be Personally Liable
Supervisors can Be Personally Liable for Firing
Paul Peter Nicolai
Sep 3, 20241 min read


Owners Can Sue As Employees
A minority owner in a limited liability company can be an employee for bringing misclassification and Wage Act claims.
Paul Peter Nicolai
Aug 20, 20241 min read


Litigation Risks for Failing to Preserve Messaging Data
Litigation Risks for Failing to Preserve Messaging Data
Paul Peter Nicolai
Aug 13, 20244 min read
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