9+ hour, 18+ min ago  (184+ words) A will is a legal document that details who will receive assets after someone dies. A will also names a personal representative to administer the estate. But what happens if you pass away without a will? Katherine Dorval addressed this…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (165+ words) By Michael P. Dickman " April 27, 2026 Michael Dickman wrote "Enhancing Mediation Advocacy: A Young Lawyer's Perspective," which appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of the Massachusetts Bar Association's Section Review. The article offers practical recommendations for new lawyers to enhance both the…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (251+ words) June 2, 2026 " Webinar July 15, 2026 " Webinar August 12, 2026 " Webinar Colleges and universities often rely on external professionals to support critical functions, including misconduct investigations, Title IX hearing and appeals processes, and interim leadership roles. As institutions seek to meet evolving regulatory and budgetary…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (374+ words) Boston and Worcester, MA " April 27, 2026 " John Shoro, Managing Partner and Private Client Practice Area Leader at Bowditch & Dewey, recently received the "Go To Lawyer" in Taxation Award from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly." Shoro was honored for his expertise and wealth of…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (189+ words) May 5, 2026 " Boston, MA On May 5, Christopher Kenney will be a panelist for "Construction Mediation: Defect Claims, Casualty Claims and Coverage Disputes," presented by the Massachusetts Bar Association. The panel will address mediations involving: Chris and his co-panelists will also share…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (186+ words) June 9, 2026 " Worcester, MA On June 9, Samantha Mc Donald will moderate "Worcester's Path for Growth & Investment," presented as part of Bisnow's Worcester State of the Market conference. Join industry leaders, including developers, financiers, urban planners, policymakers, and real estate experts, to…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago  (524+ words) By Paul M. Robertson " April 7, 2026 Two recent federal cases, Warner v. Gilbarco, Inc. , No. (E. D. Mich. Feb. 10, 2026), and United States v. Bradley Heppner, No. 1: 25-cr-00503-JSR (S. D. N. Y. Feb. 17, 2026), provide further clarity on how the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine will be applied to AI…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (12+ words) Joshua Lee Smith Discusses Downtown Worcester Office-to-Housing Conversions'Bowditch & Dewey...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (163+ words) April 28, 2026 " Webinar Bullying exists in many forms within the legal profession. Attorneys both create conflict and avoid conflict in multiple dynamics: lawyer to lawyer, client to lawyer, lawyer to client, partner to associate, and within the courtroom. Bullying impacts attorneys…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (384+ words) By Scott C. Cashman " March 26, 2026 A recent U. S. Tax Court decision (Jeffrey Pesarik v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue) highlights the importance of properly substantiating property tax basis and qualifying for the exclusion of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence. In…...