Attorney Jackie Cowin secured a Judgment in favor of a local Police Chief on claims that the Chief used his official position to interfere in an investigation of allegations that his sons had bullied another student at high school in a neighboring town. The other student, who is now... read more
Attorney Jackie Cowin obtained a favorable decision from the First Circuit Court of Appeals, affirming a lower court’s dismissal of claims by a nightclub owner that the Town of Stoughton’s former Police Chief had violated his Equal Protection and First Amendment rights by requesting that the Town’s Board of... read more
On January 25, 2017, attorney Barbara J. Saint Andre participated in the MCLE Zoning Practice Conference in Boston. Attorney Saint Andre provided an update on recent developments in Zoning Law, including recent cases governing comprehensive permits. The on demand webcast of the conference at be found here.
Attorney Joel Bard will present a workshop with State Rep. Steve Kulik on January 12 for the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) concerning the new marijuana law. Attorney Bard, an expert in advising about the new law, will talk about local regulation of the personal use and the ... read more
KP Law’s Jonathan Silverstein has obtained a ruling on behalf of the Town of Westford, rejecting a claim that the Town’s Board of Selectmen and Planning Board violated the Open Meeting Law in connection with executive sessions they held to consider whether to participate in mediation and whether to... read more
On Tuesday, November 15th, Attorneys Tom McEnaney and Tim Zessin spoke at the 2016 Fall Conference of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials. They presented on the subject of the broad changes to the new Public Records Law and the major implications for... read more
LENOX — Attorney Janet Pumphrey, an appellate attorney in Lenox, has been cited for achievements in her private practice representing statewide clients appealing legal judgments. Pumphrey is also associated with the Boston municipal firm, KP Law, P.C. (formerly Kopelman and Paige, P.C.). In November, she was named a Super... read more
For the first time, voters in Massachusetts may participate in “early voting” in person or by mail. The provisions of G.L. c.54, §25B establish a framework for cities and towns to make ballots available early for state elections (and local elections occurring at the same time) for a limited... read more
Attorneys Deborah Ecker and Joseph Fair successfully defended the Town of Abington Police Department against a lawsuit brought by a police officer alleging that he had been retaliated against the Police Chief, the Deputy Chief and Lieutenant because he brought what he believed to be an unlawful traffic ticket... read more
On Thursday, September 29th, Attorney Lauren Goldberg will speak to the City and Town Clerks about the New Public Records Law about the law’s technical requirements and its implications. Clerks are the default Records Access Officer under the new law, and, unless another RAO is designated by the chief... read more