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Small businesses, which often consist of a limited number of shareholders, sometimes consisting solely of family members, often have certain advantages which can come from relatively easy communication between individual shareholders. There are also risks inherent in...
Forms of psychological intimidation and non-violent abuse, recognized recently in Massachusetts coercive control legislation, are widely embedded in domestic relationships and to a lesser degree have their parallel in workplaces where individual workers experience a...
The amount of alimony, also called spousal support, awarded as a result of a divorce in Massachusetts, is one of the more contentious aspects of a divorce. Which spouse should receive alimony, if any, how much should the paying spouse have to pay and for how long...
If you become incapacitated for any reason at some point in your life, either because of an accident, a serious illness or other medical condition, it can become a legal nightmare for your spouse or close family to then make sudden important decisions about your...
If you have had a criminal conviction and have paid the price in fines and / or incarceration, you may find that your past convictions can make it much more difficult to get a job, find somewhere to live and even access opportunities in education. In Massachusetts,...
Whatever business you own or are responsible for, there may come a time when you face being sued. The following article is a brief guide to what to expect and what you should do in the event of a business lawsuit. Note that under Massachusetts law, unless you are an...
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional’s or medical provider’s negligence causes a patient harm. A medical malpractice claim is a difficult process and it is advisable to understand how a claim can be pursued and preferably obtain legal help from an...
Every year, the state’s Governor signs into law new legislation. Much of the new laws do not necessarily affect most Massachusetts residents, but whether you are an individual, business owner or government worker, it is important to be aware of what is coming into...
If you have had an accident through no fault of your own and were injured, you may be considering making a personal injury claim if you have enough evidence to show that the accident was due to negligence and could have been avoided. Personal injury claims can be...
In Massachusetts, the opportunity to run a small business has never been better, but it will become more legally complex in 2026, particularly in relation to evolving employment laws, a stricter data-privacy outlook, more remote work provisions, and a rise in...
Accidents can happen at any time and anywhere, but winter brings additional risks which residents of Massachusetts should be aware of and be prepared for. The most common winter accidents are car accidents and slip and fall accidents because of the likely presence of...
Most people are aware of typical neighbor disputes that occur from time to time over such things as boundary confusion, damage caused by trees, noise and other intrusions. However, less well known are homeowner association (HOA) disputes that can be far more...
For a Massachusetts property owner today, there has been a great interest in combining living space with running a business. This is because even an artist who just wants a studio at home, a physical therapist who would like to run a private practice, or a business...
When a significant storm, fire, or flood strikes in Massachusetts, the main priority is safety. Once family and pets are safe and emergency responders have been contacted, the homeowner will face a fast-moving set of legal and practical steps, dealing with insurance,...
Family businesses may be dispute free for many years or last for the life of the business without any internal disruptions, but sometimes destabilization can occur from within the family. A shareholder agreement, of which an important component is a buy-sell...
If you have been injured in an accident in Massachusetts, whether it’s in a car accident, a slip and fall, or any other type of accident you may wonder how your own actions may affect your right to recover compensation. Massachusetts uses a legal concept called...
Massachusetts is one of only 12 states across the U.S. where wealthy residents may be expected to pay both federal and state estate taxes. Both of these types of estate taxes have gone through changes this year, so if you and / or your partner own substantial assets,...
A divorce can be an emotionally stressful and difficult experience to navigate. The two most challenging tasks encountered when there is an impending divorce involve making decisions about how shared children should be cared for and how shared, i.e. marital, finances...
Homeowners understandably believe that owning their home gives them the right to the ownership of their property, i.e. they are the ones who determine when and to whom they would sell their home if they wished to do so. What may not be understood is that there is an...
When you have already paid off your home, and are not considering selling it for the remainder of your life, you may be wondering whether there are any advantages of placing your home into a trust. If your plan is to pass your home on to family members or other...