THE POPULARITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LLCs

These days many new business owners and start-ups prefer to register their business as an LLC (Limit

The Jacobs Law, LLC recognized as 8th TOP RATED BOSTON LAW FIRM & 2nd Most Affordable, 5th Most Popular, 6th Most Vetted

The Jacobs Law, LLC has been recognized as being the 8th TOP RATED BOSTON LAW FIRM & 2nd Most A

TJL recognized for having 6th largest bench award over $1 million in 2011

In the January 23, 2012 copy of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, The Jacobs Law, LLC is recognized for

 

THE POPULARITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LLCs

April 13, 2012 in Business / Corporate Law, Your Attorney For Life and Business by Travis Jacobs

These days many new business owners and start-ups prefer to register their business as an LLC (Limited Liability Company) in Massachusetts. And there is good reason for that. A basic [...]

The Jacobs Law, LLC recognized as 8th TOP RATED BOSTON LAW FIRM & 2nd Most Affordable, 5th Most Popular, 6th Most Vetted

April 10, 2012 in TJL News by Stefano D'Agostino

The Jacobs Law, LLC has been recognized as being the 8th TOP RATED BOSTON LAW FIRM & 2nd Most Affordable, 5th Most Popular, and 6th Most Vetted by the Boston [...]

TJL recognized for having 6th largest bench award over $1 million in 2011

February 6, 2012 in TJL News by The Jacobs Law LLC

In the January 23, 2012 copy of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, The Jacobs Law, LLC is recognized for having obtained the 6th largest bench award over $1 million in 2011. The [...]

WHAT BUSINESS STRUCTURE IS BEST FOR MY BUSINESS ENTITY?

December 28, 2011 in Business / Corporate Law by Stefano D'Agostino

In Massachusetts, there are a number of ways business owners can structure their business entity. Some examples include: Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership, Limited Partnership (LP), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), Limited [...]

Attorney D’Agostino Represents TJL at Second Annual Christmas with Senator Brown

December 12, 2011 in TJL News by The Jacobs Law LLC

Senator Scott Brown Hosted his “Second Annual Christmas with Senator Brown” Holiday dinner and fundraiser at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston Saturday Night (December 9th). The Gala Event held [...]

WHEN ATTORNEYS SAY DONT TALK TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY WITHOUT FIRST SPEAKING TO YOUR ATTORNEY AFTER AN ACCIDENT OR OTHER “LOSS”, THAT INCLUDES YOUR OWN INSURANCE COMPANY TOO!! HERE’S WHY…

December 10, 2011 in Your Attorney For Life and Business by Travis Jacobs

Although people seem to have gotten the message that they should never speak with the opposing insurance company or any of its representatives without first speaking to their attorney, this [...]

A NOTE ON SMALL, LOCALLY-OWNED LIQUOR STORES IN MASSACHUSETTS AND THE ALCOHOL SALES TAX

December 7, 2011 in Your Attorney For Life and Business by Travis Jacobs

What ever happened to the sales tax on alcoholic beverages? In November 2010, the Massachusetts sales tax on alcoholic beverages was voted out by a margin of just under 4%. [...]

FAILED TO PAY A $100 MARIJUANA TICKET OR SHOW FOR THE APPEAL? AT LEAST 1 MASSACHUSETTS COURT MAY BE CHARGING NO-PAYS/NO-SHOWS UNDER MGL c.94C sec.34L (POSSESSION OF OVER 1 OUNCE)

December 6, 2011 in Your Attorney For Life and Business by Travis Jacobs

As many of you may know, several years ago Massachusetts decriminalized the possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana. It is now punishable by a civil fine of only [...]

ENFORCEABILITY OF NON-COMPETE, NON-SOLICITATION & NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS

November 2, 2011 in Your Attorney For Life and Business by The Jacobs Law LLC

Restrictive Covenants are contractual agreements between employees and employers, or between the buyer and seller of a business. Non-Competition Agreements (also called Non-Compete Agreements, Covenants Not to Compete, or simply [...]

ENFORCEABILITY OF NON-COMPETE, NON-SOLICITATION & NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS

November 2, 2011 in Business / Corporate Law by Travis Jacobs

Restrictive Covenants are contractual agreements between employees and employers, or between the buyer and seller of a business. Non-Competition Agreements (also called Non-Compete Agreements, Covenants Not to Compete, or simply [...]

BEWARE OF BOILER-PLATE NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS…

October 23, 2011 in Business / Corporate Law by Travis Jacobs

…as well as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Non-Solicitation Agreements, and other Restrictive Covenants! Massachusetts has long been poised to change the law with regard to Non-Compete Agreements (also known as Non-Competition, Covenants [...]

DON'T LET CREDIT CARD ISSUERS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOU! KNOW THE RULES…

September 28, 2011 in Consumer Law by The Jacobs Law LLC

Know the current law and ensure your credit card issuers are in compliance. Current laws such as the Credit Card Responsibility Act, mandate that creditors comply with strict rules regarding [...]

DON’T LET CREDIT CARD ISSUERS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOU! KNOW THE RULES…

September 28, 2011 in Consumer Law by The Jacobs Law LLC

Know the current law and ensure your credit card issuers are in compliance. Current laws such as the Credit Card Responsibility Act, mandate that creditors comply with strict rules regarding [...]

DOES MY BUSINESS REALLY NEED INSURANCE?

July 7, 2011 in Business / Corporate Law by The Jacobs Law LLC

Did you know that there is a type of commercial business insurance for any kind risk you can imagine? When people think of these types of coverage they probably think [...]

CHOOSING A LAWYER WHO IS RIGHT FOR YOU

July 7, 2011 in Uncategorized by The Jacobs Law LLC

Choosing the right lawyer is not as easy as one might imagine. For a small to medium business, the right lawyer can save you thousands of dollars in fees, litigation [...]

YOUR RIGHTS AS A TENANT

July 7, 2011 in Consumer Law by The Jacobs Law LLC

Tenants in Massachusetts are entitled to a myriad of rights under state law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In this entry of The Lawg, we discuss a tenant’s habitability rights. [...]

HOW DO I SET UP A SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY FOR MY BUSINESS?

July 7, 2011 in Business / Corporate Law by The Jacobs Law LLC

Today, we discuss how a business can protect itself from slanderous website posts. Regardless of how you feel about social networking websites, we have all heard about the unfortunate stories [...]

WHAT IS VICARIOUS LIABILITY AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS?

July 7, 2011 in Business / Corporate Law by The Jacobs Law LLC

As a small to medium business expands and starts to hire new employees, it is important to know your risks as an employer. In certain circumstances your business can be [...]

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FIND DISCREPANCIES IN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT STATEMENTS

July 7, 2011 in Your Attorney For Life and Business by The Jacobs Law LLC

It is every person’s nightmare that one day they access their savings account and with no fault of their own the balance is zero. In the present economy this seems [...]

HOW BUSINESS OWNERS CAN DEAL WITH ONLINE CUSTOMER REVIEWS

July 7, 2011 in Business / Corporate Law by The Jacobs Law LLC

Nowadays, everyone’s a critic. Thanks to the internet, the person who was once your customer is now a reviewer with an opinion heard by thousands, if not millions, of people. [...]

LIMITING PERSONAL RISK

June 3, 2011 in Business / Corporate Law by The Jacobs Law LLC

Being a business owner means that you are responsible for the actions of your business, which includes your employees’ actions under certain circumstances. However, in Massachusetts, there are a number of [...]