Andrea Goldman

At the end of the year I think about the disputes I’ve handled, and how they might have been prevented.  I also consider better practices for contractors and how they... Read more

The economy is good.  Home improvement contractors are busy, and homeowners are finally undertaking those renovation projects that they postponed when times were bad.  You’ve done your research and found... Read more

To contractors, allowances in contracts may be self-explanatory, but owners often find them confusing.  A typical section on allowances may look like this: Cabinets   $10,000 Kitchen appliances  $25,000 Bathroom... Read more

The Basics of What Employers Need to Know This past November, 2014, the Massachusetts Legislature approved a new law which allows employees to earn and accrue sick time.  The new... Read more