Forming a Massachusetts LLC in 2026: Costs, Filings, Annual Duties
What it costs to form a Massachusetts LLC in 2026, which documents you file, and the yearly requirements that keep your liability protection in place.
Attorney Gaudet assists small to mid-size, start-up businesses throughout Massachusetts. Contract drafting and negotiation, LLC and INC startups – operating agreement, shareholder agreements, dissolution of a business, policy and procedure and most business needs.
Dissolved but Not Done: What a Massachusetts Company Still Owes
Filing articles of dissolution doesn’t end a Massachusetts company’s obligations. Learn how creditor claims, notices and distributions work during wind-up.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Massachusetts Closely Held Businesses
Understand fiduciary duties between business partners and shareholders in Massachusetts LLCs and corporations, what constitutes a breach, and what remedies are available to wronged owners.
Change Order Disputes in Massachusetts Construction: What Contractors and Owners Need to Know
How change order disputes arise in Massachusetts construction. Learn why verbal authorizations fail, the dangers of ‘no damages for delay’ clauses, and how to protect yourself.
Massachusetts Overtime Law: What Employers Need to Know About Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees
A guide to federal FLSA and Massachusetts overtime requirements, white-collar exemptions, salary basis tests, and common misclassification mistakes.
Age Discrimination Claims in Massachusetts: What Employers Need to Know About M.G.L. c. 151B
Massachusetts age discrimination law (M.G.L. c. 151B) protects workers 40 and older. Learn what constitutes age discrimination, the ‘but for’ causation test, and risks of layoffs and RIFs.
What Happens When an Employee Files an MCAD Complaint Against Your Massachusetts Business
A step-by-step guide to the MCAD complaint process: filing, investigation, probable cause determination, and hearing. Learn what employers must do and common mistakes to avoid.
Beyond Money Damages Under Chapter 93A: Injunctions, Contract Limits and Insurer Claims
Massachusetts Business Attorney · Business Law Most people know Chapter 93A for one thing: double or triple damages. But a...
Surety Bonds in Massachusetts Construction Projects: Payment Bonds, Performance Bonds, and What Happens When They’re Called
Understanding payment bonds and performance bonds in Massachusetts construction. Learn how subcontractors and suppliers can claim on payment bonds and what happens when contractors default.
Getting Paid on Massachusetts Construction Projects: Payment Disputes, Retainage, and Your Legal Options
Massachusetts construction payment law: mechanic’s liens, payment bond claims, retainage rules, and breach of contract remedies. Understand your rights when you’re owed money on a job.