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 severely hurt when they slipped and fell on your floor, could prove very expensive, especially
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 that person. How do you handle
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, you have no choice but to move forward with the discovery process in your case. That
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 your insurance company that will handle the claim if you get hurt in a car crash caused by someone else. Instead,
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, however, one of the levels breaks down. This is the case with Alden Shoe Co., Inc. in Middleborough. Alden discovered in late 2019
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 sometimes they don’t receive timely payment for their work. In these cases, they have legal tools available. A mechanics lien in Massachusetts is a way for an unpaid party
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 speaking. So the question, then, is whether a verbal promise without more is enough to be deemed legally enforceable.
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 help them when a construction defect has impacted their property. Familiarity with the civil litigation process can also be beneficial for builders
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 for their damages suffered. Texting while driving has been banned in Massachusetts for ten years, and recently it
When Massachusetts property owners or businesses hire a company for improvement projects and construction work, they will receive a contract. Residential owners and small business owners should be aware of critical details regarding the contract. Most sign the contract under the expectation that they are protected if issues arise. However, many might not fully understand what the contract entails and
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 severely hurt when they slipped and fell on your floor, could prove very expensive, especially
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 that person. How do you handle
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, you have no choice but to move forward with the discovery process in your case. That
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 your insurance company that will handle the claim if you get hurt in a car crash caused by someone else. Instead,
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, however, one of the levels breaks down. This is the case with Alden Shoe Co., Inc. in Middleborough. Alden discovered in late 2019
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 sometimes they don’t receive timely payment for their work. In these cases, they have legal tools available. A mechanics lien in Massachusetts is a way for an unpaid party
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 speaking. So the question, then, is whether a verbal promise without more is enough to be deemed legally enforceable.
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 help them when a construction defect has impacted their property. Familiarity with the civil litigation process can also be beneficial for builders
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 for their damages suffered. Texting while driving has been banned in Massachusetts for ten years, and recently it
When Massachusetts property owners or businesses hire a company for improvement projects and construction work, they will receive a contract. Residential owners and small business owners should be aware of critical details regarding the contract. Most sign the contract under the expectation that they are protected if issues arise. However, many might not fully understand what the contract entails and
