Category Archives: Business / Corporate Law
The Role of a Boston Business Lawyer in Your Start-Up’s Success Story
We all know that navigating the world of business law can be a daunting task, especially for start-ups. In this blog, we unravel the indispensable role of a Boston Business Lawyer in scripting your start-up’s success story. From demystifying intricate legal jargon and regulatory landscapes to safeguarding your nascent enterprise from potential pitfalls, these… Finish Reading The Role of a Boston Business Lawyer in Your Start-Up’s Success Story
How to Safeguard Your Business Against Lawsuits
Running a business is an exciting and fulfilling venture, but it also comes with numerous responsibilities. One of the most crucial aspects of managing a successful business is safeguarding it against potential lawsuits. Lawsuits can be devastating to both small startups and established companies, leading to hefty financial losses, damaged reputation, and even closure… Finish Reading How to Safeguard Your Business Against Lawsuits
Safeguard Your Success: How a Business Law Firm Protects Your Business
In today’s complex business landscape, having a trusted legal partner by your side is essential for safeguarding your success. A business law firm provides the expertise and guidance necessary to protect your business from legal risks and navigate through various challenges. From contract negotiations and intellectual property protection to mergers and acquisitions, their role… Finish Reading Safeguard Your Success: How a Business Law Firm Protects Your Business
Tapping Your Entrepreneurial Spirit: The Basics
At Suffolk University Law School, The Jacobs Law held a seminar along with HR for Business, Boston Help Desk, and Kennebunk Savings to give entrepreneurs some insight on what it takes to start a business and some common issues new companies encounter. First, Travis Jacobs and Eric Moreno from The Jacobs Law discussed forming… Finish Reading Tapping Your Entrepreneurial Spirit: The Basics
Potential Pitfalls for Startup Founders
Business insiders and investors are well aware of the astronomical sums that have been paid to purchase many high-tech startups recently. Judging by the headlines, it seems as if a minimum of $1 Billion is standard for acquiring any hot new mobile app these days. Just look at Facebook’s acquisitions of Instagram (roughly $1… Finish Reading Potential Pitfalls for Startup Founders
New Standard for Employer Liability under MA Wage Act
Recently determined in the Superior Court of Massachusetts was the applicability of the Single Integrated Enterprise Theory to Wage Act Claims. The judge in Fitzgerald, et al. v. The Chateau Restaurant Corporation, et al., determined that restaurant managers who worked for the same chain but at different, separately incorporated locations could bring a class-action lawsuit against… Finish Reading New Standard for Employer Liability under MA Wage Act
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
Copyrights: Derivative Works vs. Joint Works
In a recent copyright infringement case, (Greene v. Ablon, 2015 U.S. App. LEXIS 12305 (1st Cir. Mass. July 16, 2015) the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a jury’s $19,000 award to the plaintiff, even though the trial court initially made an error in analyzing the plaintiff’s claim. The Appeals Court reasoned that the trial… Finish Reading Copyrights: Derivative Works vs. Joint Works
The Latest F1 Visa OPT and CPT Scam
Students who hold an F1 Visa are restricted from engaging in employment in the United States except in particular circumstances such as CPT (Curricular Practical Training) and OPT (Optional Practical Training) – both of which require sponsorship by a bona fide employer. Unfortunately, some F1 visa students are gaining employment by illegitimate business… Finish Reading The Latest F1 Visa OPT and CPT Scam
Insurance Reference Panel Trap, New Normal?
The Massachusetts Insurance Reference Panel for home owner insurance policies was established to provide a fair and efficient alternative to the already backed-up court systems. The reference panel was created to ensure a quick yet just alternative to settle claim discrepancies between the insurer and insured. Lately, insurance company referees (as a proxy for… Finish Reading Insurance Reference Panel Trap, New Normal?
