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When businesses in Massachusetts and around the country run bait and switch advertising, they engage in a form of retail sales fraud. The bait is a deal that seems too good to be true or will only last for a short time because of limited supplies, and the switch is...
There are at least three ways that a business can be structured in Massachusetts. Choosing the right type of business structure can help you mold and solidify your vision for your business, so it's a good idea to understand what's available. Limited liability company...
If you are joining with a partner in Massachusetts to start a business, your partner may ask you to include a shotgun clause in your business agreement. This clause can force you to sell your company share or buy your partner out. In some cases, a shotgun clause is...
Whether someone is creating a will for the first time or updating an existing document, there are some things to consider when finalizing last wishes and bequests. Under the elective share statute, people in Massachusetts cannot completely disinherit a spouse....
A trust is a legal relationship between three parties: the trustor, which is the person who creates the trust, the trustee and the beneficiary. The trustee is responsible for managing the trust and acting in the beneficiary's best interests. However, sometimes in...
If you need to catch up on paying your bills in Massachusetts, a debt relief program may help. These programs are designed so that you save money in an escrow account. Then, once you have reached the minimum amount, workers with the program try to negotiate a smaller...
Construction projects in Massachusetts and around the country are often delayed because material deliveries are late, subcontractors do not complete their tasks on time, or workplace accidents bring progress to a halt. These delays cost contractors money, and they are...
Small business owners in Massachusetts remember the excitement that came with deciding to make their business more official. In the process of establishing a formal business, there are legal steps that must be taken for your business to be recognized as a company by...
Lawyers are human beings, which means they sometimes make mistakes. People lose lawsuits in Massachusetts and around the country often blame their attorneys, and they sometimes accuse them of legal malpractice. Attorneys just like other professionals commit...
No matter how professional you are, any relationship between people will have some human elements. This can easily create unpredictable situations in which you don't always know what will happen with your company or where a business partnership in Massachusetts will...
