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Two Recent MA Decisions Address the Recreational Use Statute

The Massachusetts Recreational Use Statute, Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 21, § 17C, was enacted in 1972 “to encourage landowners to permit broad, public, free use of land for recreational purposes by limiting their obligations to lawful visitors under common law.”

U.S. Department of Labor Updated Overtime Regulations

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor published The Final Rule, which updated overtime regulations.

Update on Constructive Discharge Limitations Period for Federal Employees

Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the limitations period for a federal employee’s constructive discharge claim under federal law.

SJC Addresses Dram Shop Affidavit Standard

On April 28, 2016, the Supreme Judicial Court addressed the standard of review for the affidavit that a plaintiff must file along with the complaint in a “dram shop” lawsuit in compliance with G.L. c. 231, § 60J.  In Bayless v. TTS Trio Corp, (Appeal No.

Christopher George and Eva Zelnick Successfully Complete 2016 Boston Marathon

Congratulations to Melick & Porter attorneys, Christopher George and Eva Zelnick, who successfully completed the 2016 Boston Marathon.