With over 1,000 municipal officials and employees from across the state participating, the discussion included analysis of the legal issues governing the use of public spaces for first amendment purposes.  Just as importantly, the discussion also included consideration of the practical implications of such “auditors”, including use of office... read more

KP Law Member Matthew G. Feher will be participating on a panel at the upcoming 2023 MMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show that will address timely developments in municipal law of interest to local leaders from across the Commonwealth.  Attorney Feher, current President of the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association... read more

Attorney Giorgio will present information regarding basic municipal contracting law, developing effective bid documents and contracts, and issues specific to solid waste management, including user fee options, regulating private haulers and important contract provisions for a variety of situations.

Attorney Goldberg will discuss the legal framework and practical issues needed to prepare those who work in and visit municipal buildings to navigate these often challenging visits.

Attorney Goldberg spoke with Human Resources Officers from all over the Commonwealth concerning so-called “First Amendment Audits” and the legal and practical issues implicated.  The extended discussion was useful for all in attendance, and hearing from Human Resources Officers whose communities have dealt with such audits provided important insights... read more

Attorney Michele E. Randazzo again joins a panel of judges and experienced practitioners to present an annual virtual continuing legal education program entitled “Administrative Agency Action and Judicial Review:  Nuts and Bolts, Practice Pointers and Recent Developments,” sponsored by the Social Law Library.  This program will be held Monday,... read more

Attorney Nicole Costanzo will present a legal update, focusing on New Marijuana Laws, at the MGFOA Lunch and Learn on November 9, 2022. Program and registration information for the Massachusetts Government Finance Officers Association event can be found here.  Later that same day, Attorney Costanzo will also present at the... read more

Attorney Janelle M. Austin, of KP Law, P.C., Boston, will serve as a faculty member at the upcoming MCLE seminar “Public Records and Open Meeting Law – What you need to know about the public’s right to know.” The MCLE faculty panel, including Attorney Austin, will review legal requirements... read more

Attorney Michele E. Randazzo will present a legal update, focusing on the Open Meeting Law, to the Massachusetts Association of Regional Transit Authorities (MARTA) Fall Conference on September 12, 2022 at the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge.   For more information, click https://matransit.com/2021-fall-conference/conference-agenda/.