So You Think Your Independent Contractor is Not an Employee…
Massachusetts employers beware! This article is aimed at providing education to employers operating businesses within the State of Massachusetts, at...
PFML – Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave
NOTE and DISCLAIMER: The following information, including any calculations required herein, are not intended, nor should be interpreted as legal...
The Dangers of Doing Business in Massachusetts
Chapter 93A – The Consumer Protection Act It is unlawful in Massachusetts under Chapter 93 A section 2a for a...
When Should I Use a DBA for My Massachusetts Business?
There are many reasons that a business in Massachusetts may decide to operate as a DBA. See below to get...
Benefits of Incorporation in Massachusetts
What is the Purpose of Incorporating a Business in Massachusetts? In terms of the location of incorporation, and at the...
Protecting Trade Secrets for your Massachusetts Business
What is a Trade Secret in Massachusetts? What amounts to a trade secret is defined below. In a nutshell, in...
Noncompete Agreements in Massachusetts
Is Your Noncompete Agreement Enforceable? The noncompete agreement is a common agreement in many professions. If you currently have a...
Should We Organize as a Partnership in Massachusetts?
Dangerous Bedfellows A general partnership exists in Massachusetts when two or more parties engage in a business for profit. No...
“As a Massachusetts Business Owner, How Do I Collect on a Debt?” – Step 3: Collection
A Step-by-step Approach to Preventing, Obtaining a Judgment on, and Collecting on Business Debt In my previous article on obtaining...
Starting a Private School in Massachusetts
What Does the Law Have to Say About Establishing a Private School in Massachusetts? M.G.L. c.76, section 1 holds that...