Massachusetts property owners can earn a decent living by renting or leasing real estate (residential and commercial holdings). However, to find success as a landlord, it is vital to address and protect your tenants’ rights. Failure to do so often leads to legal...
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What’s the difference between harassment and sexual harassment?
You may have to deal with a situation at work where harassment or sexual harassment come up. Whether you’re an employer or an employee, it’s vital that you have an understanding about the differences between the two. In an office setting, or in any kind of workplace,...
Could a family limited partnership be the right succession plan for your business?
Whether you are the owner of a multinational corporation or a mom-and-pop corner store, your business is a significant asset for you and your family. As such, you need to devise a strategic succession plan for your business. Your business succession plan does not...
Most family businesses don’t make it
Let’s take a moment to talk about a blunt truth that all family business owners have to face at some point: Most of these businesses do not have long term success. You can find counter-examples. For instance, the Amway multi-level marketing company was started by...
Mediation may be an option in your high net worth divorce
Divorce mediation is quickly becoming one of the most effective ways to end a marriage. Mediation is a collaborative process, which means that spouses can work together to overcome disputes that often delay a divorce. For most couples, this is a far better alternative...
Do couples of means have more amicable divorces?
Wealth can't buy marital bliss, but it seems that a certain amount of wealth can lead to a more amicable divorce. What does a couple's net worth need to be to settle their divorce amicably? Couples with a higher net worth (defined as $5 million or more in combined...
Can you buy your spouse out of your business during divorce?
You decided that you wanted to divorce your spouse because they weren’t helping make your marriage better. You often found that you disagreed, and you got tired of all the conflict. Being in the position you are now, you’re concerned that your spouse will try to get...
Tips to create a successful business succession plan
Business owners in Massachusetts and New Hampshire spend little time thinking about a future when they no longer operate their companies. Unfortunately, this means that most company owners lack a business succession plan. For those who have no children or have kids...
Handling the family business in a divorce
Building and growing a company while you’re married can be a great source of joy and pride for a couple, but that same company might become a source of contention if the couple splits up. For some, trying to determine what to do with a family business is one of the...
Taking a stand against sexual harassment is the only way to stop it
It is safe to say that things are better than ever for women in the workplace. Women receive better pay than they have in the past and have more responsibilities. Most men have come to understand the value female employees bring to the table and encourage them to...
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