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What Every Lawyer’s Client Needs to Know About Succession Planning

What Every Lawyer’s Client Needs to Know About Succession Planning | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/05/23/what-every-lawyers-client-needs-to-know-about-succession-planning/ BEST PRACTICES A solid succession plan often results in a higher valuation if selling, and a successful transition when passing the reins to younger employees, family, or establishing an ESOP. May 23, 2024 at…

Massachusetts High Court Clarifies Trial Court’s Role in Assessing Plaintiff’s Initial Statement of Damages

In an issue evaluating procedures at the trial court level, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently held that General Law c. 218, Section 19A restricts a District or Boston Municipal Court from looking beyond an initial statement of damages when determining if there is a reasonable likelihood that the plaintiff’s recovery will exceed $50,000.…