September 25, 2014: The Law Offices of Joshua N. Garick obtained an order from the Lynn District Court remanding a decision of the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (“DUA”) to the agency, and relieving the client from having to repay $41,488 in unemployment benefits claimed to have been fraudulently obtained.
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Order to Repay $41,488 to DUA Vacated
Joshua Garick - Sep 25, 2014 - Comments Off on Order to Repay $41,488 to DUA Vacated
Settlement Obtained in Prevailing Wage Case
Joshua Garick - Sep 23, 2014 - Comments Off on Settlement Obtained in Prevailing Wage Case
September 23, 2014: The Law Offices of Joshua N. Garick, P.C. settled a prevailing wage case on behalf of contractors who were not properly compensated by their employer. These employees alleged that their employer deducted health insurance premiums from their pay without actually purchasing health insurance and also failed to
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95¢ Overcharge Yields $87,500 Class Settlement
Joshua Garick - Jul 29, 2014 - Comments Off on 95¢ Overcharge Yields $87,500 Class Settlement
July 29, 2014: The Law Offices of Joshua N. Garick, P.C. agreed to terms in a class action lawsuit against the Balise Toyota dealership for overcharging service customers. The lawsuit claimed that Balise Toyota violated the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act by charging customers more than the advertised and posted prices
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$67,339.83 Judgment in Overtime Wages Case
Joshua Garick - May 27, 2014 - Comments Off on $67,339.83 Judgment in Overtime Wages Case
May 29, 2014: Joshua N. Garick obtained a $67,339.83 Judgment in the Norfolk County Superior Court in a case brought pursuant to the Massachusetts Wage Act for unpaid wages and unpaid overtime wages. The plaintiff, a cashier at a convenience store in Canton, Massachusetts, was required to work extensive hours.
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Archstone Class Action Forms Now Available
Joshua Garick - Apr 29, 2014 - Comments Off on Archstone Class Action Forms Now Available
March 27, 2014: A judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts recently granted preliminary approval to a settlement in a class action lawsuit filed against Archstone. The lawsuit alleged that Archstone unlawfully charged “amenity fees” to its tenants in lieu of charging a security deposit.
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Class Action Alleges Employee Misclassification
Joshua Garick - Mar 27, 2014 - Comments Off on Class Action Alleges Employee Misclassification
March 27, 2014: The Law Offices of Joshua N. Garick, P.C., together with co-counsel, filed a class action lawsuit in federal court against The Boston Institute for Psychotherapy, Inc. (“BIP”) alleging that BIP failed to pay its employees in accordance with the Massachusetts Wage Act and that BIP misclassified its
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Joshua N. Garick Honored by Suffolk Law School
Joshua Garick - Feb 20, 2014 - Comments Off on Joshua N. Garick Honored by Suffolk Law School
February 20, 2014: Joshua N. Garick was honored by Suffolk University Law School at the annual clinic/internship alumni reception. He received the Outstanding Alumni Service Award for his ongoing contributions to the clinical program while a student, as well as his contributions to the program after he graduated. This award
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$762,259.35 Judgment in Business Dispute
Joshua Garick - Jan 15, 2014 - Comments Off on $762,259.35 Judgment in Business Dispute
January 15, 2014: The Law Offices of Joshua N. Garick obtained a $762,259.35 judgment in a contract case involving a breach of a stock purchase agreement relating to the transfer of stock in a closely held Colorado corporation. After the shares were acquired, the purchaser defaulted on his obligation to
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Joshua N. Garick Named a “Rising Star”
Joshua Garick - Oct 19, 2013 - Comments Off on Joshua N. Garick Named a “Rising Star”
October 21, 2013: Joshua N. Garick was named among the Massachusetts Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” for 2013. “Rising Stars” recognizes top up-and-coming attorneys who are 40 years old or younger, or who have been practicing 10 or fewer years. Attorney rating service Super Lawyers will publish this year’s survey findings
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Client Successfully Appeals Agency’s Decision
Joshua Garick - Oct 09, 2013 - Comments Off on Client Successfully Appeals Agency’s Decision
September 4, 2013: The Law Offices of Joshua N. Garick, P.C. successfully represented a client whose application to become a licensed building inspector was denied by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards, a division of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. The Board’s decision, like all decisions
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