The Jacobs Law attorney, Travis J. Jacobs, is in the news for a successful motion for summary judgment in Brinkley v. Meenta Inc, et al. Hon. J. Gordon of the Suffolk Superior Court ruled, as a...
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Why More Boston Businesses Are Hiring Outside General Counsel Instead of Going It Alone
At some point, every growing business hits the same wall. Legal questions come up constantly — a contract needs reviewing, a new hire raises compliance concerns, a vendor dispute is brewing...
Buying or Selling a Business in Massachusetts? Here’s What the Legal Process Actually Looks Like
Buying or selling a business is one of the most significant financial transactions a business owner will ever make. The stakes are high, the paperwork is complex, and the details buried in a...
Someone Is Using Your Brand: What Massachusetts Business Owners Should Do When They Discover Trademark Infringement
You've spent years building your brand — your name, your logo, your reputation. Then one day you discover another business using it. Maybe it's a competitor with a suspiciously similar name....
When Business Partners Disagree: How to Resolve Partnership Disputes in Massachusetts Before They Destroy the Company
A business partnership can feel rock-solid — until it isn't. Whether it's a disagreement over finances, a partner who stops pulling their weight, or a full-blown breach of your operating...
LLC vs. Corporation in Massachusetts: Choosing the Right Entity to Avoid Legal Problems Later
Choosing the right business entity is one of the most important legal decisions a Massachusetts business owner will make. While the choice between a limited liability company (LLC) and a corporation...
How Professional Licensing Investigations Escalate—and How Early Legal Counsel Can Limit Exposure
Professional licensing investigations often begin quietly. A complaint is filed. A letter arrives. A request for information follows. For many professionals and business owners, the initial...
Non-Competes, Non-Solicits, and NDAs: What Massachusetts Employers Need to Know in 2026
Restrictive covenants have long been a part of employer risk management in Massachusetts. Businesses use non-compete agreements, non-solicitation provisions, and confidentiality obligations to...
When a Business Contract Falls Apart: What Massachusetts Companies Should Do Before Filing Suit
Business contracts are designed to bring certainty to commercial relationships. They define expectations, allocate risk, and provide a roadmap for how disputes should be handled if something goes...