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Can Solar Farms and Backyard Gardens Co-Exist? Zoning Tensions Flare in Massachusetts

05/09/2013   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

Imagine you’ve just purchased your dream home in the ‘burbs. Your patio has just been finished. Your beautiful 2-acre lot,... Read More »

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Unwary Landlord May Lose Right to Damages when Terminating Defaulting Tenant’s Lease

05/06/2013   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

Commercial landlords should be aware of the April 30th SJC decision in 275 Washington Street Corp. v. Hudson River International,... Read More »

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EB-5: How Immigration is Driving the American Real Estate Recovery

04/11/2013   |   BY John J. Slater III

When traditional sources of financing for real estate projects became more difficult to find in 2007 and 2008, some business... Read More »

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Boston Building Energy Reporting Ordinance Proposed

04/02/2013   |   BY John J. Slater III

Recently, Mayor Menino filed a proposed Ordinance with the Boston City Council to require owners of medium and large sized... Read More »

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Former Railroad Rights-of-Way

03/25/2013   |   BY Joshua M. Alper

Many cities and towns, particularly in greater Boston, are criss-crossed with former railroad lines and rights of way, some of... Read More »

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Letters of Credit versus Cash Security Deposits

03/19/2013   |   BY Gary D. Buchman

Commercial Tenants often request that Landlords accept a Letter of Credit in lieu of a cash security deposit. This blog... Read More »

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Climate Change and Rising Sea Levels: Taking a Local Look at a Global Problem

03/05/2013   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

The Boston Harbor Association recently released a sobering report entitled “Preparing for the Rising Tide” which assesses Boston’s vulnerability to... Read More »

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How Green is my Dollar Tree?

11/19/2012   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

While shopping for socks the other day, I heard this announcement. “Did you know,” said the soothing female voice, “that... Read More »

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Permit Extension Act Extended Once More in Massachusetts

08/29/2012   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

The development community within the Commonwealth was the recipient of a welcome benefit following Governor Deval Patrick’s signature of the... Read More »

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Liquor License Applications – Counsel and Patience Required

06/06/2012   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

In their two-page “How to Get a Liquor License in Massachusetts” article, the instructional website eHow.com claims: “applying for your... Read More »

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Gaming in Massachusetts: What are the stakes to play in the new regulatory system?

05/30/2012   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

On November 22, 2011, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law An Act Establishing Expanded Gaming in the Commonwealth (the “Act”),... Read More »

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U.S. D.O.J. Extends ADA Compliance Date For Pools And Spas

05/29/2012   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

Public accommodations with pools and spas built before March 15, 2012 now have until January 31, 2013 to comply with... Read More »