As a Massachusetts small business owner, you have a lot of things on your plate. One that you may not have thought of yet is protecting yourself against a lawsuit. Unfortunately, most small business owners are under the assumption that only major corporations get...
What are latent construction defects?
There are many construction projects taking place throughout Massachusetts. During a construction project, it's important to make sure your building has no defects, but what if you don't find out about any construction defects until years later? If this happens,...
How to prevent discrimination lawsuits before they happen
When a Massachusetts business is publicly accused of employment discrimination, it can often be damaging. Whether or not an employee’s accusations of discrimination have any validity or even result in a lawsuit being filed, the insinuation damages people’s perception...
Causes of partnership disputes
Partners in a business may, unfortunately, have serious disputes at one point or another. Although some individuals can resolve these disagreements amicably, certain issues between partners require litigation. There are some causes of action that business partners in...
The mechanics of a shareholder derivative lawsuit
Shareholder derivative lawsuits are a powerful tool to ensure that officers of a company are acting in the best interests of the shareholders. Many Massachusetts natives are shareholders of numerous companies, and by virtue of this status, they can initiate...
Litigation as a tool to protect business interests
Legal disputes can be complicated and costly for a Massachusetts small business. In order to resolve these issues in the most cost-effective way possible for the individual situation, it may be necessary to pursue litigation. Because of what is at stake, it is...
Copyright infringement may, unfortunately, be easier than ever
Original and innovative ideas are not easy to come by, especially in the business world. You and others at your company have undoubtedly put in long hours and hard work to come up with creative work that helps your business stand out above the competition....
Fighting for damages after a breach of contract
Business contracts are some of the most important tools available to a Massachusetts business. These agreements provide legal and financial protections between two parties who are looking to do business together. Contracts can be used with suppliers, customers,...
Recognize and avoid subtle discrimination in your business
As an employer, you must follow numerous laws to ensure that you treat your employees fairly. While you may think that you and your management team comply with those laws, some workers may not feel that you are doing everything possible to prevent discrimination in...
Is your business being sued for false advertising?
Every business owner in Massachusetts and elsewhere wants their company to be successful. Every business owner wants their product or service to be the one that consumers just have to have or use. Advertising helps draw interest and attention to companies, but it is...