A Massachusetts Superior Court judge recently ruled that the doctrine of frustration of purpose excused Caffè Nero, a high-end coffee shop, from paying rent while its business was shuttered by government mandate. Although the...more
2/23/2021
/ Business Closures ,
Business Interruption ,
Commercial Leases ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Frustration of a Common Purpose ,
Governor Baker ,
Landlords ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Rent ,
Rental Property ,
Restaurant Industry
As public health measures slow the spread of COVID-19, the Commonwealth and its municipalities have begun to ease restrictions on commercial activity, including construction. But it’s far from business as usual on job sites....more
6/3/2020
/ Construction Industry ,
Contractors ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Governor Baker ,
Health and Safety ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Social Distancing ,
State and Local Government ,
Workplace Safety
On Monday, March 9, we dusted off the weekend cobwebs, packed ourselves into commuter trains and buses, and headed to work or school like we always do. Most of us viewed COVID-19 as a distant public-health aberration, just...more
In response to the public-health crisis caused by the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Walsh has ordered all construction activity halted in Boston, effective March 17, 2020. The order carves out exceptions for emergency utility...more