On behalf of Gilman, McLaughlin & Hanrahan, LLP | May 11, 2020 | Commercial Litigation
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...
On behalf of Gilman, McLaughlin & Hanrahan, LLP | Apr 8, 2020 | Commercial Litigation
You may have what you believe is a foolproof contract; clear, thorough and mutually beneficial for you and the other involved parties. Then one day a dispute arises regarding poor performance or services undelivered and you find yourself in the middle of a legal...
On behalf of Gilman, McLaughlin & Hanrahan, LLP | Mar 16, 2020 | Commercial Litigation
Massachusetts is among 35 states in the U.S. that have antitrust laws. These laws work to protect state residents from industry monopolies and price-gouging and cultivate a more competitive consumer environment. Today, these laws are being tested by recent trends in...
On behalf of Gilman, McLaughlin & Hanrahan, LLP | Feb 28, 2020 | Commercial Litigation
Some attorneys may often say you need an attorney. But a terrific way to learn a lot of truths about franchising is to find a franchise owner (franchisee) willing to talk to you about the business. They are the ones to ask if they ever think about contracts, laws or...
On behalf of Gilman, McLaughlin & Hanrahan, LLP | Feb 13, 2020 | Commercial Litigation
“Tortious interference” is a wonderfully legal-sounding phrase to remember if you ever go to a Halloween party dressed as an attorney. It is also useful if you own a tortoise-shell cat. But wrongfully getting in the way of someone else’s business or contracts can be...
On behalf of Gilman, McLaughlin & Hanrahan, LLP | Aug 20, 2019 | Commercial Litigation
Opening your own business is exciting, but it also includes a lot of legwork. You must secure financing, hire staff, determine a marketing plan, design a logo and find a place to set up shop. Once you find a commercial space for your business, you may think the hard...
On behalf of Gilman, McLaughlin & Hanrahan, LLP | Aug 6, 2019 | Commercial Litigation, Firm News
When you enter into a contract with someone, you may be excited at the prospect of combining forces or services with another party to enhance your business. Although you rely on the other party to uphold their end of the contract, they may act in a way that goes...
On behalf of Gilman, McLaughlin & Hanrahan, LLP | Jul 22, 2019 | Commercial Litigation, Firm News
In the world of business, joining forces with a partner may be extremely beneficial to your company. When you form a partnership with another individual or another company, you are able to combine ideas, technology and finances with another entity. In some...
On behalf of Gilman, McLaughlin & Hanrahan, LLP | Jul 9, 2019 | Commercial Litigation, Firm News
Whether you are drafting a contract with an intention to join forces with another company or small business, or you are creating an employment agreement for new hires, it is critical that your document is legally enforceable should something happen and you are forced...
On behalf of Gilman, McLaughlin & Hanrahan, LLP | Jun 6, 2019 | Commercial Litigation, Firm News
A creative mind in Massachusetts may come up with a snappy phrase, a name, something that can be used as part of a product, only to run into a problem. It will take a while, perhaps months, to fully develop the product, but somebody comes up with the same idea and...
