When an attorney needs to subpoena a third party to give a deposition about information in a case, it is generally a straightforward process if the party is in the state where the case is taking place, or if the party is willing to provide testimony voluntarily....
If you own a small business, you may have considered buying commercial property to house an expanding employee roster or to open a second location. Bank of America notes that this is a growing practice, with small businesses present in more than 30% to 50% of...
In order to make the most of your commercial real estate experiences, understanding zoning is vital. Failure to comply with zoning laws can be an expensive headache and may inhibit your business goals. Zoning laws regulate what you may use a particular building for...
It is no surprise that the increase in remote workers in recent months impacts the market for commercial real estate. This is true of the Boston area as well as most other regions of the U.S. Investors wonder if this is a temporary situation or if it will remain an...
If your company sells, manufactures or designs a product, then you need to be aware of defective products and how that can affect you. Defective products can result in lawsuits because of product liability. The Legal Information Institute describes product liability...
If you are new to commercial real estate, you may be looking to rehabilitate a space and rent it to tenants as quickly as possible. When communicating with potential tenants, advertising your property or applying for financing, it is important to identify total...
If you are facing litigation as a business owner, you need to review the unique details of your case and take steps to secure your interests. Sometimes, business litigation ends up in Superior Court, and the outcome of such a case could have a significant impact on a...
Leasing your first commercial property may feel like a difficult task. After all, it is not exactly the same as working with residential real estate. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of laws and regulations surrounding commercial real estate. Before...
Accusations of discrimination have the potential to severely damage your company’s reputation, morale and finances. Unfortunately, despite your best efforts to prevent these types of claims, your business may fall subject to one or several over the course of its...
It is not uncommon for a business owner to face a lawsuit at some point in the life of the company. Small businesses are more at risk than large companies for damaging financial consequences resulting from litigation. However, there are steps you can take to protect...
