If you run a small business, there are many legal issues you likely have to address from time to time. However, if a lawsuit comes up, this is an especially concerning challenge, not only in terms of finances but also with regard to emotions and the direction of your...
If you have a situation in Massachusetts where you require some kind of legal or judicial action from another country, you may need to file letters rogatory through your local court. Letters rogatory will be received by the foreign court from whom you are requesting...
Mergers and acquisitions often bring a number of benefits, allowing companies to expand and reach new heights. However, they also carry certain risks and there is always the possibility that unexpected hardships will arise. For example, some business owners head to...
Legal processes often face complications if one party is in a different country. It can further complicate things when that person is in a country that does not have specific agreements with the U.S. when it comes to legal matters. If you find yourself fin a...
From securing service and supplier agreements to leasing or purchasing commercial property, legal contracts are vital to American business. In the U.S., the Uniform Commercial Code ensures that business owners can rely on consistent enforcement of contractual terms if...
If you own a piece of commercial property, you have a right to use that property. Nevertheless, you should be mindful of adverse possession, an old tenet of property law. Recently, a Massachusetts court held that routine lawn care may constitute adverse possession....
While reading a written promise on a good, you may wonder if the words "warranty" and "guarantee" have the same legal definition. In any warranty litigation case, it is best to know the differences and similarities between the two. Express and implied warranty ...
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...
As you look to invest in commercial property for your business, you may see something called an easement in potential agreements. Or, maybe your business is near others and you’re looking for ways to share pieces of your property with one another. Now is a great time...
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...
