Charitable Trusts and Bankruptcy Proceedings
When testators or settlors create charitable gifts in trust for named institutional beneficiaries, when the contemplated distribution is ready to be made, sometimes it is found that the intended charity is involved in bankruptcy proceedings. Therefore, the question arises as to the proper disposition of such charitable gifts in trust to the bankrupt institutional beneficiaries....
Read MoreCausation in an Equal Pay Act Retaliation Case – January 2017
As with most forms of employment discrimination, an employer’s retaliation against an employee for asserting discrimination under the Equal Pay Act (“EPA”) gives rise to an additional and distinct cause of action for the employee. To state a claim for retaliation under the EPA (as incorporated into the Fair Labor Standards Act), a plaintiff must...
Read MoreFerriter Law Recognized by Supreme Judicial Court
Ferriter Law has been recognized by the Supreme Judicial Court as part of the Court’s Pro Bono Recognition Honor Roll. The award was issued on October 7, 2016. You can view the letter at the below. Supreme Judicial Court Recognition
Read MoreFerriter Law Awarded Certificate of Recognition From Mass. Supreme Judicial Court
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has issued a Certificate of Recognition to Ferriter Law for providing significant “Pro Bono” legal serevices during calendar Year 2015. The certificate was presented October 26, 2016. View Certificate
Read MoreJack Ferriter Honored With Philanthropy Award
By The Republican, Springfield MA Daily News Article on January 07, 2015 at 8:21 AM, updated January 07, 2015 at 8:24 AM Attorney Jack Ferriter was presented with the Pioneer Valley Distinguished Advisor in Philanthropy award at the Nov. 18 meeting of the Pioneer Valley Estate Planning Council, recognizing his important work in philanthropy on...
Read MoreOral Argument Before SJC
NES Rentals v. Maine Drilling & Blasting, Inc. March 7, 2013 Oral Argument before SJC by Attorney Jack Ferriter Summary: Mechanic’s lien. Bond. Practice, Civil, Amendment of complaint, Motion to dismiss, Enforcement of liability on bond, Commencement of action. View Video by clicking on “View oral argument with Windows Media Player below or you can...
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