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The Commonwealth Needs Solar Power: After Kearsarge and Tracer Lane, Massachusetts Cities and Towns Consider the Limits of Local Zoning

Solar Energy, Zoning • October 21, 2024

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Massachusetts Appeals Court Makes Clear in ‘Town versus Gown’ Controversy that “Public Dedication Doctrine Is Not Intended to Catch an Owner by Surprise”

Land Use, Public Use • October 16, 2024

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Is Your Close Corporation’s Real Estate Safe from Shareholder Claims of Ownership by Adverse Possession?

Adverse Possession, Corporate Real Estate • October 9, 2024

Amanda Zuretti

Amanda Zuretti Quoted In “Eyeing Electrification, Governments Reroute Post-Berkeley” in Law360

Construction, Energy • August 20, 2024

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Massachusetts Governor Healey Signs Legislation to Permit As of Right Withdrawal of Registered Land

Land Use, Registered Land • August 14, 2024

Leah Rochwarg

Leah Rochwarg Selected to Participate in Massachusetts Bar Association’s Development/Construction Law Practice Group

Construction, Development • August 13, 2024

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Bond Bill Allows By-Right Accessory Dwelling Units

Affordable Housing, Zoning • August 12, 2024

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You Just Hit “Send.” Did You Also Form a Valid, Binding Contract?

Contracts, Real Estate • August 1, 2024

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Where Do Solar Panels Go When They Die? The Answer Is a Work in Progress.

Renewable Energy, Solar Energy • July 8, 2024

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Abutter’s Diminution in Property Value Argument Found Insufficient to Confer Standing to Challenge Special Permit for Research and Development Facility

Land Use, Zoning • June 21, 2024

Joshua Lee Smith

Joshua Lee Smith Quoted in The Wall Street Journal in “Developers Sit on Empty Lots After Historic Apartment Boom”

Construction, Development • June 11, 2024

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Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Issues Advisory Concerning Immediate Removal of Food and Beverages Containing Hemp Derived CBD and THC from Sale

Cannabis • June 10, 2024