Massachusetts Chapter 93A prohibits unfair or deceptive business practices, including false advertising and undisclosed material facts. Businesses can face significant liability without proving intent. Claims range from consumer protection to stricter standards for business-to-business disputes, emphasizing the importance of transparency and proper complaint handling in operations.
Federal FMLA applies to employers with 50+ employees. Massachusetts PFML applies to smaller employers. Learn the interaction, what leave is covered, notice requirements, and common mistakes.
It’s Not Enough to Assume Your Business Is Protected Doctors know medicine, mechanics know cars, and lawyers know the law. […]
Massachusetts Business Dissolution: What Is It? Massachusetts corporations must follow specific rules when the owners decide to break up or […]
Entering into a divorce in Massachusetts raises a number of questions and concerns. This article answers some of the most […]
Learn what the Massachusetts Wage Act (M.G.L. c. 149, § 148) requires about timely payment of wages, permissible deductions, commissions, and the serious penalties for violations.
Critical construction contract provisions in Massachusetts including scope of work, payment terms, change orders, dispute resolution, and warranties. Learn what happens when these provisions are missing.
Understanding construction defect claims in Massachusetts. Learn about workmanship defects, design defects, statute of limitations, and your legal options when construction work fails.
While Massachusetts is at-will, employers face wrongful termination claims for public policy exceptions, discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower violations. Learn how to terminate properly.
ERISA fiduciary duties, prohibited transactions, and personal liability for employer benefit plans. Learn what happens when plans are mismanaged.
