Business & Commercial Litigation

When someone dies, their estate goes through a process called probate, which is meant to settle the estate and distribute the deceased person's assets. An executor is appointed to oversee this process, and they are typically a close relative or friend of the deceased....

Most employers in Massachusetts want to do the right thing for their employees. But when it comes to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), knowing what that is can be tricky. Disputes between employers and employees over FMLA leave are all too common. That's why...

No business is immune to disputes between business partners. Whether the disagreement is over money, control of the business, or some other issue, partnership disputes can be costly and time-consuming to resolve. If you are facing a dispute with your business partner,...

Business partners in Massachusetts have contractual agreements to prevent disputes. But disagreements could occur more often than anyone predicts. An argument that is serious enough could threaten the success of your business. Business litigation is the most serious...

Not all business contracts in Massachusetts reach their intended conclusion. Sometimes, one party indicates that it will not fulfill the contract terms. This situation is called an anticipatory breach. When it occurs, the party known as the promisee, which was to...

If you are starting a business in Massachusetts, you are taking on a great deal of responsibility. It will be up to you to run your business in a way that results in profits. This will begin with knowing how to trademark your logo. What is the process for trademarking...

Anyone running a business in Massachusetts knows that contracts are essential to doing business. However, contracts often aren't fulfilled. Whenever this happens, failure to fulfill the terms of a contract is called a breach. When breaches have far-reaching...

In Massachusetts, the law requires employers to allow their employees to take unpaid leave under certain conditions, and when their time-off is over, they have the right to go back to their previous position at work. Disputes usually arise during this time because of...

Employers in Massachusetts and around the country are facing a wave of lawsuits and complaints in recent years filed by workers claiming that they were denied overtime pay or challenging their classification as independent contractors. The Department of Labor collects...

The Truth in Lending Act allows you to cancel a home loan up to three days after obtaining it from a Massachusetts lender. This is referred to as the right of rescission, and it is designed to ensure that borrowers aren't bound by mortgage terms that they may have...