Boston Legal Issues Blog
7 benefits of investing in commercial property
We discussed six tips for how to invest in commercial property in a previous blog. Now we will take a different angle on the concept by explaining why a commercial property can be a smart investment. Some may look at real estate as a brick and mortar concept in a...
Six tips to investing in commercial real estate
Investing in commercial property has similarities to buying traditional real estate, in that significant research and due diligence must be conducted. Then difference is, that it’s done on a much bigger scale when dealing with a commercial property. Nothing beats...
Selecting a business entity
Owning a business is risky, exhausting and stressful – it is also one of the most gratifying ways an enterprising individual can earn a living. Finding success in a venture you built yourself is a singular feeling, but achieving it requires planning before the doors...
How to avoid commercial lease disputes later
Opening your own business is exciting, but it also includes a lot of legwork. You must secure financing, hire staff, determine a marketing plan, design a logo and find a place to set up shop. Once you find a commercial space for your business, you may think the hard...
What is a breach of contract?
When you enter into a contract with someone, you may be excited at the prospect of combining forces or services with another party to enhance your business. Although you rely on the other party to uphold their end of the contract, they may act in a way that goes...
What are common partnership disputes?
In the world of business, joining forces with a partner may be extremely beneficial to your company. When you form a partnership with another individual or another company, you are able to combine ideas, technology and finances with another entity. In some...
How to make sure a contract is legally binding
Whether you are drafting a contract with an intention to join forces with another company or small business, or you are creating an employment agreement for new hires, it is critical that your document is legally enforceable should something happen and you are forced...
How do you resolve a breach of contract dispute?
Everyone would love for their business to succeed and every deal they make to be profitable. Plus, wouldn’t it be fantastic if every vendor you used, a subcontractor you brought in, or a consulting firm you hired to improve your operations met and even exceeded...
What is the purpose of letters rogatory?
It is a rare occurrence for most people, but occasionally a person or entity will need to petition a foreign court for a legal matter in the states. Consider, for instance, an injured person who is seeking compensation from another person who has fled the states, or a...
Can I use a trademark even without a product?
A creative mind in Massachusetts may come up with a snappy phrase, a name, something that can be used as part of a product, only to run into a problem. It will take a while, perhaps months, to fully develop the product, but somebody comes up with the same idea and...
