2012

While Massachusetts voters recently legalized medical marijuana, the debate is far from over.  Towns and landlords are left struggling to protect themselves while also complying with existing laws. Several Massachusetts towns and cities have discussed banning dispensaries altogether through the use of zoning bylaws and ordinances.  Others want to move them to adult or medical-zoned […]

Over the last few months, we have told you about the emerging concept of the B-Corp, which has since become an option for Massachusetts companies.  Since its introduction to the state, five companies have elected to be designated as B-Corps, in order to pursue a wide variety of business objectives.  These companies include Dancing Deer Baking Co. […]

In October, we spotlighted a new type of corporation: the B Corp.   This month, Mass. became the 10th state to allow this corporate structure, which allows companies to look beyond profit to take into account social and environmental needs and attract investors who share these concerns. Read more: Mass. Allows Companies to File as Benefit Corporations

A new type of corporation has arisen in the form of the B Corp.  The term can be used to refer to either Benefit Corporations, which are recognized under the benefit corporations laws of an increasing number of individual states, or Certified B Corps, which are certified by the 501(c)3 nonprofit B Lab.  What all B Corps […]

In good news for those in the condo market, the Federal Housing Administration has revised its rules for condo financing, undoing years of frustration at rules that made most condos ineligible for FHA loans and their benefits.  The changes were issued and came into effect on September 13, 2012. The FHA requires that certain aspects […]

A year ago, a Massachusetts jury awarded Amedeo Gallotto nearly $7.8 million. The reason?  Gallotto, an experienced boilermaker, was severely burned and traumatized in a water heater explosion at a condominium complex.  He had been called to repair a leaking gasket, but the heater was still under pressure when he opened it, causing the incident. […]

If you are a condo owner, you may have discovered that the assessed value of your property differs from the assessed value or sale price of similar units in your condo development.  As a result, you may have come to the conclusion that your unit has been overvalued and requested an abatement from your assessors.  […]

It has been nearly nine years since I formed my own law firm and thirteen years since I started practicing law, and during that time I have learned that the best part of my job is serving as an advisor and advocate for my clients.  I take great pride in helping my clients to resolve disputes, […]

Since forming in 2007, the mission of Schofield Campbell & Connolly, LLC always included public service and civic engagement because we believe that as attorneys we have a special obligation to give back to our community.  Our partners and associates stayed actively engaged in their communities and our firm performed substantial pro bono work.  It is because of this core […]

On September 28, 2012, in the office of Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray, Cathleen Campbell was sworn-in as an Associate Justice of the Cambridge District Court.  She was nominated for the position by Governor Deval Patrick on August 7, 2012 and was confirmed by the Governor’s Council on August 29, 2012.  At the time of her nomination, Cathi had been […]