Massachusetts business owners often strike up contracts with third parties to get things done. The use of contracts is crucial within business. It helps all parties get onto the same page and understand what everyone expects. Unfortunately, contracts bring along the...
Year: 2020
What are the best commercial properties for investors?
When it comes to investing in commercial real estate, there are a lot of risks. Given how many buildings, lots and businesses fall under the umbrella of commercial real estate, it can be difficult to choose a path. Forbes suggests there are several safe commercial...
When would litigation benefit you most?
Massachusetts business owners like you do what you can to protect your business. Sometimes, this means disputes are unavoidable. In these situations, you must do what you can to keep yourself and your business' future safe. Sometimes, that means relying on litigation....
Out-of-state discovery and secure technology
More people across the country are adjusting and becoming comfortable with online communications, including videoconferences and remote meetings. The legal profession has been using technology for years, and these tools can be especially helpful when litigation...
How does arbitration, litigation and mediation stack up?
Massachusetts business owners like you want to keep your bridges intact. You do not want to burn business relationships. You do not want to stunt new growth. But what happens when you and your partners disagree? There are different types of dispute resolution methods...
Understanding trade secrets
It may seem as though every corporation has some sort of trade secret. Examples include Coca-Cola's “secret” recipe or the “secret” herbs and spices blend that covers KFC chicken. However, these are more akin to advertising slogans than they are real trade secrets....
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....
What is unfair competition?
The old adage says life is unfair, but fortunately the law guarantees a modicum of fairness in business. In fact, there is an entire section of business tort law that ensures the competitive field is fair. Unfair competition laws are the business equal to consumer...
What do you know about leasing a commercial property?
While current events may have changed how companies do business, business owners still need spaces to serve as a safe base of operations. You want to lease a commercial property, but you have no experience doing so. Can you be sure you do everything the right way?...
Have you committed these commercial property selling mistakes?
With commercial real estate, sellers do not have control over every variable. Any factors that sellers can control, they should take steps to not make more complicated than necessary. Forbes explores several common commercial real estate blunders sellers make. Learn...