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Brad A. Compston

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Name: Brad A. Compston
Date registered: October 25, 2010

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Brad represents businesses and individuals in all types of business and general civil litigation. He represents clients in a broad range of matters, from defending businesses against personal injury and wrongful death claims and class action lawsuits, to handling breach of contract claims, trademark infringement claims and employee discrimination and compensation claims. Read more...

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  1. Insurance Agent May Be Liable for Oral Misrepresentation of Insurance Coverage — April 12, 2012
  2. Growing Use of “Independent Contractor” Label Creates Dangers for Businesses — September 21, 2011
  3. Mortgage Practices Continue to Be Scrutinized by the Courts — June 1, 2011
  4. Check Twice Before You Send: New Discoveries Regarding the Perils of “Reply All” — February 24, 2011
  5. Using Arbitration Agreements Wisely — October 25, 2010

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Apr
12

Insurance Agent May Be Liable for Oral Misrepresentation of Insurance Coverage

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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently issued a decision in the matter of Passatempo v. McMeninimen affirming the potential liability of an insurance agent and insurance company for oral misrepresentations made by the agent. In that case, the plaintiff alleged, and the trial court found, that the insurance agent had misstated the benefits provided by… Continue reading »

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Sep
21

Growing Use of “Independent Contractor” Label Creates Dangers for Businesses

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As the economy continues to struggle, many businesses are relying more and more on independent contractors, and avoiding hiring new employees. Economically, the use of independent contractors offers a number of advantages over hiring traditional employees. Among other things, businesses can avoid paying overtime, payroll taxes, employment and worker’s compensation insurance and Social Security. While… Continue reading »

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Jun
01

Mortgage Practices Continue to Be Scrutinized by the Courts

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The mortgage industry continues to be a subject of heavy scrutiny in both the press and the courts. Some issues, such as the industry’s widespread failure to properly prove ownership prior to foreclosure and the marketing of subprime loans, have made national news. Others, such as lenders’ failure to pay recording fees when mortgages are… Continue reading »

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Feb
24

Check Twice Before You Send: New Discoveries Regarding the Perils of “Reply All”

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The legal obligations placed on both businesses and individuals are constantly changing. These changes come from obvious sources such as new laws enacted by legislatures and decisions by courts modifying common law principles. A good example is the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s decision last year modifying the duties of land owners with respect to snow… Continue reading »

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Oct
25

Using Arbitration Agreements Wisely

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Arbitration is an increasingly popular way for many businesses to resolve their disputes, with arbitration agreements appearing in ever more forums; from supply agreements and other business contracts, to employment contracts, to consumer contracts. The advantages of arbitration, when compared to litigation in court, are often numerous. These include greater predictability of litigation costs, reduced… Continue reading »

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Aug
20

Using Strategic and Tactical Decision Making to Control Litigation Costs

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It is, perhaps, too obvious to be worth noting that the costs of litigation are a primary source of friction between clients and their attorneys. Though a good attorney will do his or her best to advise a client of the likely costs of litigation at the outset of a case, all too often, as… Continue reading »

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May
13

Intend What You “Will…”

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Konowitz & Greenberg recently represented the Executrix of an Estate in a Will contest filed by the adult children of the decedent, and successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of the Executrix, striking the objections to the Will. While the Court ultimately upheld the validity of the Will, the challenge created considerable expenses for the… Continue reading »

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Aug
28

Insurance Defense: Who is Watching Out for Your Interests?

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Suppose the unthinkable occurs and you or your business is involved in a serious accident and are sued. Fortunately, you have liability insurance and the insurance company agrees to cover and defend the case. Problem solved, right? Maybe not. While many people believe that the attorney appointed by the insurance company to defend the case… Continue reading »

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May
05

Understanding Chapter 93A’s “Fair Dealing”

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While its protection of consumers is well known to most Massachusetts businesses, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A also prohibits businesses from engaging in unfair and deceptive business practices in their dealings with other businesses. The potential reach of Chapter 93A in this area is broad since, to constitute a violation of the statute, the conduct… Continue reading »

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Sep
15

Achieving Desirable Results for Our Clients

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Konowitz & Greenberg strives to provide unparalleled service and results to its individual and business litigation clients, no matter where the dispute may occur. Recently, Konowitz & Greenberg succeeded in obtaining the dismissal of claims filed against one of its clients in Maine. That case, filed by one partner against the other members of a… Continue reading »

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