Contracts are a vital part of business transactions, as they outline the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties involved. However, disputes can arise if these agreements are not clear or properly executed. While it is not always possible to avoid every...
Commercial Litigation
Understanding wrongful actions that can harm your business
Companies face various challenges in the competitive landscape of the business world. This includes fair market competition and wrongful actions that can hurt a business's operations and reputation. These wrongful actions, called business torts, include a range of...
What distinguishes a warranty breach from a contract breach?
According to statistics from Forbes, homeowners pay $1,050 on average for a home warranty and anywhere from $75 to $125 for house repairs based on the warranty. Given that warranties involve a promise to a customer much like a contract, you may wonder if warranty and...
How can your business protect its trade secrets?
In the competitive world of business, protecting trade secrets is paramount to maintaining your competitive edge. A trade secret, whether a unique process, strategy or recipe, gives your business the unique advantage it needs to thrive in its industry. If this...
How to handle fund misappropriation in your business
In running a business, you might come across situations that seem out of the ordinary, such as inconsistent financial records or unexplained losses. This could raise suspicion about the misappropriation of funds. It is a serious issue that could potentially cause...
What to do when your business partner violates antitrust laws
Discovering your business partner has violated antitrust laws can be a shocking and unsettling experience. These laws exist to promote competition and prohibit practices that restrain trade. If your business partner disregards these laws, it puts your business in...
What sellers know about the implied warranty of merchantability
If your business sells goods to consumers, you probably deal regularly with warranties. After all, many manufacturers warranty their products to help consumers buy with confidence. If something goes wrong with a product during a specified timeframe, most manufacturers...
What does settling a legal matter involve?
In some legal cases, it may be in your best interest to settle the matter outside of the courtroom. Not every case will be ideal for a settlement, so it is important to understand why you may settle and how it works if you decide to go in that direction. Settlement...
How to defend against warranty claims
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...
Can you force out a narcissistic business partner?
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...

