Boston Legal Issues Blog
Avoid future construction disputes with a thorough contract
Whether you are looking to improve or build a home, or you are hoping to add a property to a vacant lot, the quality of the contract you establish may make a big difference in the protection of your business assets. Similarly, for contractors and vendors who...
How Massachusetts antitrust laws protect consumers
Massachusetts is among 35 states in the U.S. that have antitrust laws. These laws work to protect state residents from industry monopolies and price-gouging and cultivate a more competitive consumer environment. Today, these laws are being tested by recent trends in...
Boston’s biggest real estate faces climate change
Rising tides and increased flooding threaten coastal cities like Boston now more than ever. In 2018, the up-and-coming neighborhood of Seaport flooded with ocean water. By 2030, experts speculate a 50% chance that Boston will see 5-foot flooding, with that chance...
Commercial property tax abatement in Massachusetts
One of the highest financial burdens to a commercial property owner is property tax. Given the complex nature of evaluating property tax assessments, some property owners might find that they’re paying higher taxes than they should for their property. Challenging a...
Opening a franchise is a complex legal commitment
Some attorneys may often say you need an attorney. But a terrific way to learn a lot of truths about franchising is to find a franchise owner (franchisee) willing to talk to you about the business. They are the ones to ask if they ever think about contracts, laws or...
Boston’s housing market looking up but seeing challenges
The real estate boom has gone on long enough that many are asking how much longer it could last. Surely, it is too late in the cycle to invest, right? But especially in Greater Boston, few are pushing the panic button just yet. Observers still saying they like our...
Disrupting others’ contracts not always okay
“Tortious interference” is a wonderfully legal-sounding phrase to remember if you ever go to a Halloween party dressed as an attorney. It is also useful if you own a tortoise-shell cat. But wrongfully getting in the way of someone else’s business or contracts can be...
Massachusetts’ distinct out-of-state discovery laws
The United States is getting smaller. People can so easily cross borders, quickly and without hindrance, that it is no longer uncommon for litigation in one state to require discovery in another. To help simplify this process, the majority of states have adopted the...
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...
