Solar Incentive Program in Massachusetts Updated 2017
On January 31, 2017 Massachusetts released plans for the redesign of the program to incentivize solar energy construction in the state. The DOER slideshow is here. Massachusetts commitment to support solar energy production remains but is reshaped – to target the projects deemed optimal and to reduce rewards for putting solar farms in undeveloped green… Read More »Solar Incentive Program in Massachusetts Updated 2017
P3’s and Beyond – the Next Decade of Construction Projects Report by Chuck Cobb on ABA Construction Industry Forum September 2013 Meeting Construction lawyers from around the US gathered for the ABA Construction industry forum’s meeting with presentations about P3’s or Public Private Partnerships. Public owners are looking to ways to finance projects in an… Read More »P3 Construction Lawyers Meeting
No notice needed under risky mode of business theory
Self-service modes of business can create risks not present with over-the-counter sales. In a recent Massachusetts case Bowers v Wile’s the top Court found that a path, made up of ‘river stones’ with goods for sale displayed on it, sited right next to the walkway to the store, created an ongoing risk that someone would… Read More »No notice needed under risky mode of business theory
Commercial landlord intended to coerce tenant to give concessions beyond those from party’s agreement. Massachusetts SJC decides H1 Lincoln Inc. v South Washington Street LLC (2022) Court uses word ‘extort’ 26x in decision. Landlord strung tenant along with permit cooperation and tried to grab the land tenants bought. Limitation on liability disregarded. FACTS Landlord wanted… Read More »Misconduct Commercial Landlord -> 2x Damages
Massachusetts Property Damage Claim v Insurer – Not Subject to Discovery Rule
Frozen pipe property damage claim against insurer governed by statute of limitations – discovery rule doesn’t apply FACTS Building owner learned during a cold December that pipes froze and leaked water through the house. The insurer investigated for over one year and didn’t pay. The owner sued – more than two years after the loss… Read More »Massachusetts Property Damage Claim v Insurer – Not Subject to Discovery Rule
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