On a project involving the construction of a new public library in Medford, a general contractor asserted claims against the City for payment of “extended general conditions costs” incurred due to delays in the project arising from the COVID-19 orders of the Governor pausing all non-critical public construction projects,... read more

Attorney Nicole J. Costanzo will join a “Cannabis” Panel at the upcoming MassCPA’s Government Accounting and Auditing Conference on June 8, 2023 at 12:15 pm.  Registration and Program information can be found here.

Attorney Nicole J. Costanzo joins a virtual panel for Massachusetts Municipal Association Members to discuss “The Future of Cannabis & Municipalities: Regulatory Policy and Developments impacting Cities and Towns” on Thursday, April 6th from 1:00 to 2:30.  Program and registration information can be found here

Attorney Matthew G. Feher will moderate and Senior Associate Nicole J. Costanzo will present Cannabis Updates at the upcoming MCLE Municipal Law 2023 Annual Conference on March 22, 2023 (registration information can be found on the MCLE website, http://www.mcle.org)

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