Next to turning a profit, protecting assets is among a small business’s most important objectives. Securing the long-term success of your company depends on it, and the services of an experienced business and corporate law attorney can help. But what are your company’s assets? And how can you safeguard them?
Why New Parents Should Consider Developing a Trust
Parenthood, especially when a first child is on the way, is a busy time. Long before your child is born or adopted, you’ll be worrying about choosing names, decorating the nursery, and much more. But planning for your child’s financial future should start early, which means considering a trust. New families in...
The Importance of Disclosures in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Commercial real estate disclosures keep sellers honest and ensure that buyers know what they are purchasing. Not only is it good business to provide these disclosures, doing so can help avoid liability issues from cropping up down the road. Certain disclosures may even be required by law in the Commonwealth...
What Is A Copyright? How Is It Different Than A Trademark?
James Vevone, Partner and Intellectual Property and Business attorney, explains what a copyright is and how it is different than a trademark. Watch on demand on YouTube.
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Important Steps To Take When Buying A Business
Purchasing a business should rightly be viewed as a process, rather than a one-time event. There’s too much at stake - your money, your time, and other opportunities you’ve chosen to forego - to rush through buying even the most appealing and profitable business. Our clients come to us seeking legal guidance...
The Consequences Of Not Paying Child Support In Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts takes child support seriously and there are consequences of not paying paying child support. A parent who has been ordered to pay it (payor parent) must do so unless and until the child support obligation is terminated or modified by the court. Failure to do so can...
Estate Planning For A Relative With Special Needs
Estate planning is a challenge, especially when done on behalf of a child or other relative with special needs. There are different considerations involved and therefore different objectives compared to standard estate planning. If you have a child or loved one with a disability or mental limitation, you should...
How To Get Custody Of Your Grandchildren In Massachusetts
Grandparents play a major role in the lives of their grandchildren, sometimes to the extent that they become surrogate parents. And while a child’s parents are generally presumed to have custodial rights before anyone else, it’s not always in the best interests of the child.
There are cases...
How to Proactively Plan for the Future of Your Business
The business world is constantly changing, and only the most adaptable companies will survive. No matter what industry you’re in, or how large or small your business is, it’s essential to be prepared for the future long before it arrives. The goal is to anticipate the changes that will inevitably come....
Collecting Secured and Unsecured Debts as a Creditor
Collecting secured and unsecured debts as a creditor is no easy task, both because of legal hurdles and the difficulty of locating debtors and their assets. When deciding whether to pursue a debtor, the creditor must weigh the risks and expenses of litigation versus the potential payoff of collecting. Close attention must...