2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (215+ words) The Bowditch team obtained a great result recently for a firm client on a zoning appeal. The client, a developer for a multinational coffeehouse operator, had been denied a special permit and site plan approval for a coffee shop/restaurant…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (191+ words) When transferring real estate to the next generation, there are certain estate and gift tax considerations families should understand. In Massachusetts, residents may be subject to estate taxes because the state's exemption threshold is relatively low "$2 million " while real estate…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (275+ words) Katie Dorval was recently quoted in an article in The Boston Globe that examined the tax implications of parents helping their adult children purchase homes. The article also explored federal gift tax rules and the annual gift tax exclusion. In…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (208+ words) Bowditch recently obtained a favorable decision before the Massachusetts Attorney General's Bid Unit on behalf of an electrical subcontractor in a construction bid protest. As a result, the Bid Unit directed the awarding authority to reject the apparent low electrical…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (156+ words) June 23, 2026 " Worcester, MA Samantha Mc Donald will moderate the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce's Nonprofit Roundtable on fundraising and donor engagement on June 23, 2026. Drawing on the principles of active listening, enthusiasm and kindness, the roundtable will examine approaches to donor…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (275+ words) Boston and Worcester, MA " June 8, 2026 " This week, Samantha Mc Donald and Joshua Lee Smith, Partners at Bowditch, were named in the Worcester Business Journal's "Power 100." The annual Power 100 lists one hundred individuals, across numerous industries, who have made their mark…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (233+ words) Bowditch has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, earning a Band 3 ranking for its Construction practice in Massachusetts. In addition, Bowditch attorneys Bob Cox and Mike Sams received individual rankings in Massachusetts for Environment and Construction, respectively. Published…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (112+ words) By Anthony J. Dragga " June 3, 2026 So many aspects of our lives are stored behind a screen. Online banking, digital currency, and cloud-based storage are just a few examples. Preparing for what happens to these digital assets when we're gone is an…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (109+ words) By Michael P. Dickman " June 2, 2026 Read the article "Controlling What You Can Control: A Litigator's Guide to a Healthier Life" on the Massachusetts Bar Association's website. More Posts by Author " Director of Marketing & Business Development Site by Clockwork Design Group, Inc…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (182+ words) Boston developers have proposed transforming the former Carney Hospital site in Dorchester into a mixed-use development centered on health care, housing and community amenities. The project would bring much-needed health care services back to the neighborhood while adding substantial senior…...