Category Archives: Consumer Law
Product Warranties for the Small Business Owner
Product warranties provide a way for manufacturers and sellers to ensure the value and functionality of their products. They ultimately offer a remedy to customers should the value or functionality of a product fail. Warranties generally fall into two categories: implied warranties and express warranties. Implied warranties are neither spoken nor written but are… Finish Reading Product Warranties for the Small Business Owner
Contractor Liable Under MGL 93A Despite Homeowner Directive To ‘Do it Anyway’
Home Improvement Contractor Liability Under MGL 93A Home Improvement Contractors have had a rough year when it comes to burdens of liability under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 93A. See “Contractor’s Failure to Register Gave Rise to Treble Damages, Attorney’s Fees & Costs”. This past week, the Massachusetts Appeals Court piled on another layer of… Finish Reading Contractor Liable Under MGL 93A Despite Homeowner Directive To ‘Do it Anyway’
Contractor’s Failure to Register Gave Rise to Treble Damages, Attorney’s Fees & Costs
If you are a home improvement contractor, you should be aware of a recent case addressing the consequences of a home improvement contractor’s failure to register with the state pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 142A. Not only was the contractor deemed liable for the homeowner’s damages, but the failure to register constituted an unfair and deceptive… Finish Reading Contractor’s Failure to Register Gave Rise to Treble Damages, Attorney’s Fees & Costs
CAN-SPAM Act Compliance for Businesses
The CAN-SPAM Act is the law that sets the rules and requirements for commercial emails and sets penalties for senders in violation of those guidelines. The CAN-SPAM Act applies to all commercial messages, which is “any electronic mail message, the primary purpose of which is the commercial advertisement or promotion of a commercial product… Finish Reading CAN-SPAM Act Compliance for Businesses
Tis’ the Season for a Refresher on Firewood Dealers Regulations
A quick search for “firewood delivery (your town)” reveals that either (1) Firewood Dealers are completely oblivious to the state {laws, rules, regulations} they must comply with, or (2) Firewood Sellers / Dealers or Delivery companies don’t really see any risk in non-compliance – the latter possibly being due to lax enforcement. Nevertheless, if you… Finish Reading Tis’ the Season for a Refresher on Firewood Dealers Regulations
Marketing & Advertising Legal Review
Very often, statements made in a business’ marketing, advertising or promotional materials can cause it the greatest legal troubles. How Can Your Business’ Advertising, Marketing, and Promotional Materials, Websites or Social Media Posts Lead to a Class Action Lawsuit Against Your Business? …Easy. Businesses define themselves and hold themselves out to potential customers through their websites,… Finish Reading Marketing & Advertising Legal Review
Have You Tried To Cancel Your ‘No Commitment’, ‘No Contract’ Gym Membership?
No commitment {fitness, gym, physical fitness, health} club memberships are great for consumers in the new information-age economy where relocating for work or school has become more and more common. But what happens when you try to cancel that supposed no commitment {fitness, gym, physical fitness, health} club membership? Well, first, you may discover… Finish Reading Have You Tried To Cancel Your ‘No Commitment’, ‘No Contract’ Gym Membership?
Guide to Common Massachusetts Statute of Limitations
A person, business or entity aggrieved by another does not have an indefinite amount of time in which to file a claim. Instead, statutes of limitation govern the amount of time after the occurrence or discovery of an injury or wrong that one has to file a complaint against the wrongdoer. These statutes of… Finish Reading Guide to Common Massachusetts Statute of Limitations
Perils of Template & Self-Drafted Contracts
A contract is the document that details the agreement between parties. It governs the rights, obligations and remedies of the parties, and identifies all aspects of the agreement. Many parties to a contract to simply obtain a template or sample contract online without knowing whether it was drafted by a qualified person, if it is applicable in the state the parties are in, applicable to the type of transaction between the parties, if it includes all the necessary or important terms, or whether it includes language that improperly benefits or hurts one party or the other. Sometimes a template or random sample contract can do more harm than good. The cost of contract drafting and revision is relatively inexpensive, especially when compared to the costs in time, money and frustration of a poorly drafted contract. If you are in need of contract drafting, contract review and/or contract revisions, contact the contract lawyers at The Jacobs Law today. Finish Reading Perils of Template & Self-Drafted Contracts
MGL CHAPTER 175 SECTION 99 Reference Panels
Need a Referee for a {MGL, M.G.L., G.L.} {chapter, ch.} 175 {section, sec., §} 99 Reference Panel? Search no further! Attorneys at The Jacobs Law are experienced with insurance reference hearings and are available at far more reasonable rates than what are typically charged. STOP spending $450 or even $300/hour on high-priced insurance industry careerists, mediators or arbitrators. {MGL, M.G.L., G.L.} {chapter,… Finish Reading MGL CHAPTER 175 SECTION 99 Reference Panels