Real estate partners can disagree about money, property management or when to end the partnership. These disputes often start over managing the property, buyout values or one partner failing to pay rent or meet their responsibilities. In Boston’s competitive real...
Perhaps a small vendor recently filed for bankruptcy after failing to deliver paid-for materials or a professional practice that previously contracted with a company has undergone dissolution, leaving services unprovided. In those challenging scenarios, business...
When a Massachusetts business dispute turns into a judgment, the real fight often starts after the verdict. Debtors move money, retitle property and shift accounts to friendly states. Because of this, creditors and their attorneys need to trace these assets before...
A variance may be granted to property owners who need to use their property in a way that would otherwise be prohibited by local zoning regulations. It gives those property owners the legal authority to deviate from the regulations in a specific way. Most properties...
Disputes in any business are serious because they can directly impact the company’s future; however, the effects are often more noticeable when the individuals arguing are those running a family business. Family business disputes are often difficult because they can...
Successful business litigation typically requires thorough documentation. People need financial records, contracts and other documentation to validate the claim that a breach of contract or actionable business tort occurred. Frequently, evidence of contract violations...
Many companies work closely with vendors to provide them with goods and services that are vital for them to remain in business. There’s a chance that a company will eventually need to end a relationship with a vendor. It may seem like that would be a simple thing to...
As a commercial property owner in Boston, a tenant missing a rent payment can instantly disrupt your finances and operations. Commercial tenancies in Massachusetts are heavily contract-driven, meaning your first line of defense is always the document you signed....
Business contracts are important when two businesses are working together. These contracts are usually written with performance in mind. Each side is bound by specific terms and deadlines, and they likely both expect that those terms will be met without any issue. ...
You have been working with your business partner toward achieving the company’s goals. However, you start to notice something has changed, so much so that you now suspect they may be misappropriating company funds. So, what signs should you look for? Unexplained...
