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.
A Massachusetts business attorney explains what the unfair or deceptive practices law actually prohibits, how courts apply the standard, and why it’s broader than common law fraud.
A Massachusetts attorney explains the key defenses to Chapter 93A claims, including good-faith dispute, regulatory compliance, and settlement offer protections.
A Massachusetts attorney explains unfair debt collection practices, the AG’s regulations, and how both debtors and business owners can use Chapter 93A in collection disputes.
Massachusetts disability discrimination law is broader than the ADA. Learn what constitutes disability, your duty to engage in the interactive process, what accommodation is reasonable, and what happens when you fail to accommodate.
Dissolving a Massachusetts LLC takes more than a $100 filing. The steps: member approval, winding up, paying creditors, final taxes and the certificate of cancellation.
Massachusetts doesn’t require an LLC operating agreement, but the state’s default rules may not fit your business. What happens without one, and what a good agreement covers.
I Can Get 3x the Damages in a 93A Lawsuit?
Triple damages in a 93A lawsuit…demand letter drafted by Massachuestt business attorney
Understanding Chapter 93A: Business To Business Claims…
Quick Answer: M.G.L. c. 93A, Section 11 lets one Massachusetts business sue another for unfair or deceptive conduct. The catch is that courts demand more than a consumer must show. The behavior has to rise to rascality, meaning egregious or brazen conduct. Win….
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.
