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...
Civil Litigation
Security camera footage can help you if someone sues your store
Running a store means providing goods to the public for profit. Unfortunately, unexpected expenses can eat in to your profit margin and make running a business more of a liability than a source of income. Premises liability claims, such as a claim that someone got...
Can you be sued over a bad reference?
When a business relationship ends on a sour note (or worse), the last thing you want to do is hear from -- or about -- the other party ever again. You definitely don’t want to pick up the phone and hear someone on the other end of the line asking for a reference for...
Interrogatories and depositions in civil cases
Nobody really wants to get involved in litigation -- but it happens. You have to protect your interests, whether you’re in business, a property owner, the victim of someone’s negligence or more. When the other party refuses to be reasonable or accept their liability,...
Handling an insurance dispute caused by a settlement offer
You've always paid your insurance premium on time, and you expect that, in return, insurance companies will handle your claims reasonably and quickly. After all, that's the exact service that these companies provide to consumers. Unfortunately, it isn't necessarily...
Former news anchor sued by Alden Shoe to recover embezzled funds
Many New England businesses hire both in-house accountants and private accounting firms to manage their financial affairs. In the vast majority of cases, this arrangement works well, providing the company with a dual-level of financial supervision. Occasionally,...
Mechanics lien exists to protect construction suppliers
Massachusetts construction contractors and suppliers perform a valuable service in Massachusetts. These companies are the backbone of construction projects throughout the state, both large and small. A construction supplier provides valuable materials to projects, and...
Can a verbal promise create a binding contract?
In many industries, including construction, people take pride in the strength of their word. Often, business arrangements come down to an understanding and a handshake. These agreements are never written down, which causes them to fall into a gray area, legally...
What are the different types of construction defects?
Construction defects can greatly diminish both the value and usability of a home, office building or another construction project. As a result, property owners should be familiar with the different types of construction defects and how civil litigation protections can...
What are the different types of distracted driving?
Distracted driving is dangerous and can result in serious car accidents and injuries. No matter what type of distracted driving is involved, a distracted driver may be considered negligent for any car accident they cause and may be responsible for compensating victims...