Warranties promise repair or replacement of broken or defective products for a certain amount of time after purchase. Many items today come with warranties, either with the purchase or for an extra fee. However, just because businesses offer warranties does not mean...
Year: 2020
What is “termination for convenience?”
Like many business owners or executives in Massachusetts, you may believe that the only way a contracted partner can prematurely terminate its relationship with your company is if you provide them with cause to do so. Yet that is not the case. Indeed, a legal...
How can litigation impact family-owned businesses?
If you run a small business, there are many legal issues you likely have to address from time to time. However, if a lawsuit comes up, this is an especially concerning challenge, not only in terms of finances but also with regard to emotions and the direction of your...
What are the steps to drafting letters rogatory?
If you have a situation in Massachusetts where you require some kind of legal or judicial action from another country, you may need to file letters rogatory through your local court. Letters rogatory will be received by the foreign court from whom you are requesting...
Handling litigation following a merger or acquisition
Mergers and acquisitions often bring a number of benefits, allowing companies to expand and reach new heights. However, they also carry certain risks and there is always the possibility that unexpected hardships will arise. For example, some business owners head to...
How do I handle letters rogatory?
Legal processes often face complications if one party is in a different country. It can further complicate things when that person is in a country that does not have specific agreements with the U.S. when it comes to legal matters. If you find yourself fin a...
3 non-monetary solutions to commercial contract disputes
From securing service and supplier agreements to leasing or purchasing commercial property, legal contracts are vital to American business. In the U.S., the Uniform Commercial Code ensures that business owners can rely on consistent enforcement of contractual terms if...
Can routine lawn care constitute adverse possession?
If you own a piece of commercial property, you have a right to use that property. Nevertheless, you should be mindful of adverse possession, an old tenet of property law. Recently, a Massachusetts court held that routine lawn care may constitute adverse possession....
How similar is a guarantee to a warranty?
While reading a written promise on a good, you may wonder if the words "warranty" and "guarantee" have the same legal definition. In any warranty litigation case, it is best to know the differences and similarities between the two. Express and implied warranty ...
What is “sweat equity” and how is it valued?
Many entrepreneurs can attest to the value of sweat equity. Common in new businesses or partnerships, sweat equity is a way to invest in a business or project without actual currency. Many companies begin in such a way, with many sweat investors reaping financial...

