Commercial litigation often revolves around contract breaches or allegations that a company has not upheld its contractual obligations. Two businesses that work together, such as a manufacturer and a parts supplier, may have contracts in place defining when payments...
Your business is in a contract dispute pending in another state, and a key witness, such as a former partner or a supplier’s manager, works in Massachusetts. The court hearing your case may lack the power to compel that person to testify, and the witness may have no...
Real estate is zoned for specific types of use in Boston. Many people initially think of the difference between commercial and residential zones, and this is one of the most important distinctions. However, it is important to note that zoning is more specific than...
If your lawsuit depends on testimony or documents located outside Massachusetts, obtaining that evidence becomes more complicated than just issuing a subpoena. A witness may live in another state, or a corporation may keep important records overseas. Letters rogatory...
Business contracts are meant to give everyone a clear understanding of what is expected. However, when a deal doesn’t go as planned, the language in the contract may not always be able to provide a clear answer. Disagreements can arise when each side believes the...
One issue that can lead to contention between commercial property owners and their tenants is who has to pay for maintenance. If the property begins to break down and maintenance is expensive, the tenant may say that they believed the owner would keep that property in...
A commercial lease is a binding contract between the landlord and tenant that establishes each party's rights and responsibilities. But what happens when a business tenant fails to follow the lease terms? Potential remedies include terminating the tenancy, pursuing an...
When the other party fails to hold up their end of a contract, you may feel that going to court is the obvious next step. It may be in some cases, but litigation is not always the most effective response to a contract dispute. It can be expensive and time consuming,...
You own an aging downtown office building, but half the floors sit empty and the math stopped working years ago. Turning it into apartments has likely crossed your mind, especially now that Boston and Massachusetts offer incentives to ease that leap. Whether they move...
A commercial purchase agreement sets the closing requirements, your right to leave the deal and what happens to your deposit. In Massachusetts, an accepted offer may become enforceable before you sign a purchase and sale agreement, or P&S, if it includes the main...
