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
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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