"Probate judge finds will made under conservatorship invalid," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Oct. 21). MBA member Lisa M. Cukier commented on a Probate and Family Court judge's decision that a will submitted for probate was invalid because the designated personal representative of the estate could not show that the decedent had testamentary capacity in accordance with a conservatorship decree governing her affairs
"‘Indefinite contracts’ enforceable against tech company," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Oct. 21). MBA Business Law Section Council Chair Steven M. Ayr and MBA member Nicholas J. Rosenberg discussed an Appeals Court decision that a technology company could not unilaterally terminate indefinite agreements to pay commissions on revenue it received from customers provided by an independent sales consultant.
"Longtime criminal defense attorney adds ‘author’ to his resume," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Oct. 21). MBA member Stephen Hrones was interviewed about his recently published book, Hypnosis on Trial: Anatomy of a Murder Case.
"Tax amnesty is good policy, but it leaves out some distressed taxpayers," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Oct. 21). MBA member Luz A. Arevalo co-wrote an article about a Department of Revenue program that will forgive penalties for some taxpayers who can fully pay off their balances and interest.