Business owners looking for real estate in the area have several options to choose from. The first question to ask, however, is whether to buy or lease these properties. Due to the complex nature of commercial properties, it is important for a potential landowner to...
For people attempting to get into real estate investment, office buildings make for a good potential starting point. However, it is important for potential investors to know exactly what they are buying. This means understanding the classification system for office...
In the event you need a foreign court to assist you in a legal case, you might have to file letters rogatory. This is a request to a court in another country, usually to ask the court to obtain evidence such as witness testimony. Since a court can reject letters...
The company may face warranty claims if your business manufactures or sells products for distribution or directly as a retail establishment. Under Massachusetts law, manufacturers and sellers of goods warrant that the products work in the manner described for a...
Starting and growing a business is not something many residents of Massachusetts can do on their own. Indeed, even those who have brilliant ideas often need help with capital, operations or something else. Finding a business partner or two can help entrepreneurs turn...
Your business could end up in court for a host of reasons, from a breach of contract claim to a dispute involving one of your competitors. In some instances, business owners head to court due to accusations involving current or former staff members. For example, an...
Business owners should prepare for contract-related disputes. At some point, either party to a contract may cause a breach. During a disagreement, the opposing parties have two options in addition to commercial litigation: mediation and arbitration. These are the...
Now that your business has taken off, you are outgrowing your existing office space. Fortunately, Boston has plenty of commercial spaces for lease. According to Loop Net, the average cost for commercial space in Beantown is approximately $24 per square foot. To remain...
Land development commonly involves compliance with varying regulations and the submission of different reviews along the way. These requirements often expand when the planned projects take place in certain protected areas. Designated areas of critical environmental...
From pooling financial resources to collaborating on ways to maximize a company’s potential, business partnerships can be powerful when parties get along. However, business relationships can also be complex and changeable. If things between partners begin to sour,...
