Most parties with financial obligations to others are diligent about fulfilling their responsibilities. Even if doing so takes years, they make every reasonable effort to repay their creditors in full. Unfortunately, some debtors do not care about the impact they may...
The short answer to this question is no, at least not yet, probably not in the next four years, but not for the lack of trying. On January 19, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a commission created in 1914 with the power to prevent unfair methods of...
When colleagues start a business and become partners, they make promises about the work they intend to perform and the contributions they intend to make. Smart potential partners find competent lawyers to put together a partnership agreement that spells out each...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) offers federal protection for employees. It enables them to take up to 12 weeks off work without pay under specific circumstances. It’s critical for employers and employers to understand exactly what FMLA provides and the...
Increasing limitations on non-compete agreements in a number of states have made some companies question the usefulness of agreements that prohibit post-employment competition altogether. Non-solicitation agreements, however, are alive and well and will be enforced. ...
The cost of litigating contract disputes or other claims against a business, whether in court or in arbitration, can quickly skyrocket. While some states (like Texas) have laws that shift the legal fees in a contract dispute to the losing party, Massachusetts...
Restrictive covenants are still enforceable in Massachusetts Many employees have heard that Massachusetts has changed the law over noncompete agreements and are under the (mis) impression that restrictive covenants no longer are enforceable in Massachusetts. While...
Disputes with your business partner can be catastrophic. Your company could potentially grind to a halt if you can’t find a solution. In some cases, disputes get to be so serious that one person decides to leave the company entirely. Because these issues are so...
Employment disputes can feel deeply personal and potentially life-altering for employees. Reputation and careers are at stake. A public battle in a court of law, even if won, may have a negative impact on the employee’s chances for future employment, or, if the...
There are many ways that someone can lose their professional license as a doctor, lawyer, nurse, or another career. In some states, you can even lose your license for not paying your student loans. If someone has filed a misconduct claim or other case against you,...
