Helping Businesses Thrive
Businesses use non-compete agreements to protect their competitive advantages. However, some situations create more legal conflict than others. The Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (MNAA) outlines what these situations are. A former employee joins a direct...
Trade secrets only stay valuable as long as they stay secret. In a competitive city like Boston, where talent is always on the move, you can’t rely on trust alone to protect your hard work. You need practical safeguards that work in the real world. Here are three ways...
Public criticism from an employee can feel like a direct threat to your company’s reputation, especially when it happens online. While it’s tempting to act quickly, employment laws limit when and how you can respond. Here’s what you need to know. Yes, you can...
Noncompete agreements have become more controversial in recent years. Nationwide attention focused on these common restrictive covenants when the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) attempted to ban them previously. The courts ruled that the ban was unenforceable, and...
Sometimes the space stops working — your landlord keeps ignoring maintenance requests, the rent is no longer sustainable or your business has outgrown the location. And when that happens, one serious question comes into focus: can you leave without triggering a legal...
Real estate transactions can be exciting, but they also come with their share of legal risks. One of the most common issues that arise during these deals is a contract dispute. Whether you're buying or selling property, understanding how to avoid these conflicts can...
Wage and hour compliance is essential for maintaining a fair workplace. Employees can take specific steps to identify and resolve issues related to pay, overtime, and working conditions. Recognize common compliance issues Employees should be aware of common wage and...
Key person life insurance can be a business-critical tool for risk management. Businesses use this type of insurance to protect their financial stability in the event of losing an essential team member. A key person is often a founder, executive or top salesperson...
In Massachusetts, businesses often use non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreements to protect their interests. These legal measures protect company information and prevent ex-employees from poaching clients. But, companies must balance these constraints with...
Owning a Massachusetts business involves careful decisions and strategy about how to best grow the company. Sometimes a business goes as far as it can. A possible solution to expand an enterprise is to combine it with another business. Joining companies can yield...
