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Business Divorce: Legal Strategies for a Clean Break Without Courtroom Drama
Smart legal strategies for negotiating a business divorce can help you avoid a pricey courtroom battle and achieve an amicable separation that works for both parties. Business partnerships that end need careful handling during exit negotiations. This phase often becomes the most crucial part of the process. You don’t need to accept litigation and… Finish Reading Business Divorce: Legal Strategies for a Clean Break Without Courtroom Drama
Piercing the Corporate Veil: When Are Business Owners Personally Liable?
Forming a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) is often a business owner’s first major step toward legitimacy and protection. These entities provide what many see as a financial forcefield—shielding personal assets from business liabilities. But that protection is conditional. In rare and serious cases, a court can “pierce the corporate veil,” eliminating that… Finish Reading Piercing the Corporate Veil: When Are Business Owners Personally Liable?
What Types of Businesses Must Form a PLLC or PC in Massachusetts?
Certain Professionals Should Form a PLLC or PC in Massachusetts Licensed professionals in Massachusetts need to know the difference between a PLLC and an LLC before starting their business. State laws may require professionals like physicians, dentists, lawyers, accountants, architects, engineers, chiropractors, and psychologists to form a professional entity (e.g., a “PC” — a… Finish Reading What Types of Businesses Must Form a PLLC or PC in Massachusetts?
From Conflict to Closure: How Exit Agreements Can Save Partnerships Before They Sour
Your business exit strategy might be the last thing you think about while starting a new partnership. Planning for the end at the start could save your business relationship from going bad. Most business owners don’t have these vital conversations until conflicts show up. This makes finding solutions much harder. Exit Agreements are the… Finish Reading From Conflict to Closure: How Exit Agreements Can Save Partnerships Before They Sour
Arbitration vs. Litigation: What Business Members Need to Know
Welcome to The Jacobs Law blog, where we break down complex legal concepts and provide actionable insights for every businessperson. In our current post, we dive deep into the crucial distinction between arbitration and litigation, two legal procedures that stand their ground in settling business disputes. Whether entrepreneur, business owner, or investor, understanding the… Finish Reading Arbitration vs. Litigation: What Business Members Need to Know
The Business Owner’s Guide to Avoiding Wage & Hour Lawsuits in Massachusetts
Your Massachusetts business could end up paying triple the amount of unpaid wages, plus attorney fees and legal costs. Business owners across Massachusetts need to master wage and hour laws. This knowledge protects their company’s financial future. Massachusetts Wage Act sets strict rules about employee payments. The law requires bi-weekly payments to workers and… Finish Reading The Business Owner’s Guide to Avoiding Wage & Hour Lawsuits in Massachusetts
Deadlock Clauses in Operating Agreements: The Secret to Preventing Business Standstills
Your business needs a deadlock clause in its operating agreement as a lifeline during partnership disagreements that could stop operations. Business partners often reach a standstill without clear protocols to resolve conflicts. They struggle to move forward with important decisions. Many businesses face the most important challenges when partners can’t line up on significant… Finish Reading Deadlock Clauses in Operating Agreements: The Secret to Preventing Business Standstills
Handling Employee Complaints: HR Investigation Best Practices for Massachusetts Businesses
A well-handled employee complaint can be the difference between a resolved workplace issue and a full-blown legal dispute. For Massachusetts businesses, proper HR investigation procedures are essential to minimizing risk and maintaining trust—both with employees and within the legal system. At The Jacobs Law LLC, our Boston business litigation attorneys regularly advise clients on… Finish Reading Handling Employee Complaints: HR Investigation Best Practices for Massachusetts Businesses
From Compliance to Contracts: The Key Benefits of Hiring Independent General Counsel
While the legal landscape can often be a complex maze, expert consultation and advice in areas such as compliance and contracts can substantially streamline operations and fortify your business against potential risks. Dive in as we explore these benefits, shedding light on why successful businesses today are incorporating this critical role within their strategic… Finish Reading From Compliance to Contracts: The Key Benefits of Hiring Independent General Counsel
Shareholder Disputes and Business Deadlock: Legal Remedies to Keep Your Business Running
Owning a business can be a rewarding experience, but it’s not without its share of complications and legal entanglements. One area that often creates confusion, conflict, and delays is managing shareholder disputes and navigating business deadlocks. Welcome to our blog at The Jacobs Law, where we delve into the intricate maze of shareholder disputes,… Finish Reading Shareholder Disputes and Business Deadlock: Legal Remedies to Keep Your Business Running
