The rise of social media has made it easier to defame individuals and institutions. With a click of a button, a false claim can rapidly spread and negatively impact your business’s reputation. While your customers are free to leave negative reviews about your company,...
Renting space for a business is one of the biggest financial commitments a company can make. In Boston, where commercial rents remain among the highest in the country, the terms locked into a lease can shape a business's finances for years. Unlike residential...
Running a business means signing contracts that define your rights and risks. Some agreements include terms that feel one-sided or overly harsh. Massachusetts law gives you several ways to push back when a provision creates unfair imbalance. Understand what makes a...
Co-working spaces have reshaped how businesses use commercial property across Massachusetts. These flexible arrangements can reduce costs and offer convenience, but they also raise legal issues you should understand before signing an agreement. A shared workspace...
When courts seek evidence across national borders, language often determines how smoothly the request proceeds. Letters rogatory depend on clear communication between courts in different countries, and translation rules strongly influence whether a foreign court...
Noncompetes serve an important purpose as they help protect your business interests when employees leave. But what happens when you try to uphold one of these agreements and your former employee pushes back? This blog explores this scenario and how you might prevent...
When dealing with out-of-state or international discovery, two tools often come up: letters rogatory and international subpoenas. While they both serve the purpose of obtaining evidence or testimony from another jurisdiction, they have distinct differences....
A simple handshake can feel like a solid promise in business. You might trust the other side and think a written contract is unnecessary. But when a dispute arises, the strength of that handshake gets tested. How Massachusetts views oral agreements Massachusetts...
More businesses want eco-friendly buildings that save money and match their values. Because of this, green building standards are changing how landlords and tenants write commercial leases. These rules can shape who pays for upgrades, how costs are shared, and what...
Your rent is likely the biggest bill you pay, and every dollar added to that sum comes directly out of your business's profit margin. A sudden, unscheduled rent increase is often an immediate concern to the long-term viability of the enterprise. Can a landlord truly...
