As you know (or may not know) the Massachusetts Secretary of State requires you to file an annual report every year. This applies to...

I don’t do a lot of litigation, but every so often, my clients need some litigation assistance. The problem with litigation is sometimes...

I’ve repeated time and time again that once you sign a contract, you are essentially locked into the terms. However, there are certain...

When you form a corporation or LLC in Massachusetts, you must, among other things, designate a registered agent. This person will mostly...

I’m always on the lookout for good business articles. I came across this one titled “Business Law Mistakes: 10 Ways to Avoid Them” from...

I plan to do a series of blog posts of key clauses that everyone should pay attention to when signing a contract. Venue is the first...

Last month I wrote about the Small Business Workshop I was involved in. There was a lot of good information for small businesses...

I counsel my clients to always put agreements in writing. The reason is that when two or more people enter into a contract, it is always...

On April 12, 2021, Framingham’s Planning and Community Development Office is hosting a small business workshop. I, along with others,...

Last June, I wrote that every business owner must have a succession plan. A business owner must have a plan in place to keep the business...

Back in April 2019, I wrote a blog on Terms and Conditions. I wrote, “Your terms and conditions set out your policies, how you deal with...

I have always counseled my clients that any deal should always be put into writing. No matter the deal's size or how friendly you are...

I prepare many contracts, and one reoccurring question my clients have is about the arbitration clause. An arbitration clause essentially...

If you have ever taken out a loan, you know the paperwork involved. If it is a mortgage, there is even more paperwork. All that paperwork...

With contracts, agreements, and all legal documents, simplicity is vital. People tend to overcomplicate documents because they believe...

Every business owner should have a succession plan in place. Especially with the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the business owner should...

With the governor’s long-awaited plan to finally allow businesses to reopen, you should give some thought to how your business will...

Massachusetts recently passed the Eviction and Mortgage Foreclosure Moratorium Act (“Act”), which restricts eviction and foreclosure...

With the recent COVID-19 situation, businesses must adjust the way they operate day-to-day, including having their employees work...

People form corporations for many purposes, but one main reason is liability protection. If you form a corporation, set up and follow...