Contracts are the backbone of any successful business, providing clarity and legal protection for parties involved in commercial transactions. In Massachusetts, understanding the essentials of business contracts is critical to avoiding disputes and ensuring enforceability. This article explores the key elements of contracts, common issues, and best practices for businesses to safeguard their interests. Key Elements of […]
Essential Business Contracts Every Massachusetts Entrepreneur Should Know
Launching and running a business in Massachusetts requires careful planning, particularly when it comes to establishing legally sound agreements. Business contracts form the foundation for protecting both parties’ interests, ensuring clarity in responsibilities, and reducing legal risks and business litigation. Here are five essential business contracts every Massachusetts entrepreneur should be familiar with, each serving […]
Understanding the Role of a Corporate Lawyer in Mergers and Acquisitions
In the business world, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a pivotal role in shaping the growth and success of companies. However, navigating the complexities of M&A transactions requires expertise and guidance from seasoned professionals. Our Massachusetts business law attorneys are dedicated to providing insightful assistance in M&A activities. As a small business owner or as […]
Choosing the Right Business Structure in Massachusetts: An Essential Guide by Massachusetts Business Law Lawyers
In the vibrant landscape of Massachusetts, where innovation and entrepreneurship thrive, choosing the right business structure is a crucial decision that can significantly impact the trajectory of your venture. As experienced business law lawyers in the Commonwealth, we understand the complexities involved in this process. In this guide, we will provide you with an overview […]
Fiduciary Fraud 101
Fiduciary Fraud: An Abuse of Trust Our legal system appoints fiduciaries to ensure the interests of those who cannot act on their own behalf are represented. When this trust is violated, the consequences can have tremendous financial and legal implications. In this article, we will review what a fiduciary is, how a fiduciary can commit […]
The Risks and Rewards of Sole Proprietorship: Why You Need a Trusted Lawyer Even If You Do Not Incorporate
The Golden Age of DIY We live in a golden age of DIY. Thousands of video tutorials can teach you any skill. If you are looking to learn in a more structured way, you can select an online degree from a dizzying array of choices. The dream of being your own boss has, for so […]
Options for Incorporating Your Massachusetts Small Business
You know your business better than anyone else: whether that be dog-walking, catering, or custom-made crocheted goods. But when it comes to giving your business the best legal footing, you may feel a little lost. In this article, we will review a few business structures available to Massachusetts entrepreneurs and small business owners. Each has […]
Doing Business in the New Normal: What Business Owners Need to Know About Asking for Employees’ and Customers’ Vaccination Status
In the Balance Between Safety and Privacy, Federal and State Laws Favor Safety As the world enters a “new normal”—a society which is not quite post-pandemic, but which seems to be through the worst of COVID-19—business owners face the new challenge of protecting employees and customers now that vaccines are widely available, and masks are […]
When Does a Text Message Become a Contract?
Group Chats, Emoticons, and Breach of Contract: When Does a Text Message Become a Contract? New Technologies, Established Obligations New media and technology have transformed the way we do business as compared not only to twenty years ago, but even as compared to ten or five years ago. Emails, social media posts, and even text […]
Verbal Contracts: Are They Enforceable in Massachusetts?
Is Your Word Your Bond? Our parents taught us to be people of our word—to mean what we say and say what we mean. For most situations in life, it is enough to give your word to enter into an agreement—from who will take out the trash this week to where to meet for dinner. […]