Monthly Archives: January 2014

MAPC: Region Needs 435,000 New Housing Units by 2040

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Brian Falk

The greater Boston area – including MetroWest – will need to add 435,000 new housing units by 2040 in order to sustain economic growth, according to a new report issued by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). Without additional housing, … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Answers: Your Form Selection Clause Is Enforceable

Posted on January 13, 2014 by David Fine

Earlier this year, I posted about a case on its way to the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the enforceability of a forum selection clause in a construction contract.  The case involved a general contractor from Virginia that entered a subcontract agreement … Continue reading →

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SJC to Rule on Tax Status of Forest Land

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Brian Falk

In a case that could have broad – and expensive – implications for conservation organizations statewide, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) must decide whether forest land owned by a nonprofit is entitled to a charitable exemption from property taxes. New … Continue reading →

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