Business owners often rely on handshake deals or casual emails when making agreements. While these arrangements may feel convenient and quick, they often create problems if a dispute arises. In Massachusetts, informal agreements can expose you to significant risks in...
Enforcing letters rogatory, which are official requests to foreign courts for evidence or testimony, can be tricky. There are several reasons why these requests are not easy to carry out, including differences in laws, language problems, and issues with getting other...
Ghost kitchens—delivery-only restaurants without a dining room—have grown quickly as food delivery becomes a normal part of daily life. Their rise sparks new questions for retail strip centers, many of which have struggled with vacancies in recent years. Could ghost...
Commercial litigation can be stressful for businesses, but preparing ahead of time makes the process easier and helps protect the company. In Massachusetts, knowing the legal steps and organizing important materials can give a business a stronger position in a case....
Legal proceedings often require gathering information from witnesses or parties in other locations. Two common tools for doing this are letters rogatory and subpoenas. Both request information or testimony, but they serve different purposes and follow different...
When drafting a commercial lease, it is imperative that all sides know exactly what clauses they can use and how these may alter the agreement. Often, various clauses help to define rights and responsibilities on both sides once the agreement has been reached. One...
When you’re part of a legal case in Boston and a key witness or document is outside the U.S., things can get tricky. This is because you can’t just serve a subpoena across borders. So, it is here when a letter rogatory comes in. This letter is a formal request from a...
Mixed-use property development is reshaping Boston’s urban landscape. From combining residential units with retail spaces to integrating office buildings with community services, these developments offer efficient land use and help meet evolving community needs. Yet,...
In Massachusetts, commercial real estate projects involve more than just financing and design. Developers must also navigate complex legal regulations. Even well-planned projects can be halted if certain legal issues are not addressed. From zoning laws to...
Breach of contract cases commonly arise in commercial litigation, and Massachusetts courts follow a structured legal process to resolve these disputes. If your business faces a contract dispute, understanding how Massachusetts courts handle these cases can help you...
