Patent infringement lawsuits involve a complex mix of law and technology. If you or your company have been the victims of patent infringement, or you’re defending against allegations of it, proving your case will require the input of expert witnesses. SederLaw has a network of trusted expert witnesses upon which we rely...
How To Modify Child Custody In Massachusetts
Child custody decisions aren’t written in stone. Courts recognize that situations can change for parents and their children and that these changes may necessitate a modification of custody. But not every change will require modifying the custody order. Whether you’re the parent requesting a custody modification, or the one opposed to...
What’s The Difference Between An Independent Contractor And Employee?
Massachusetts law recognizes several distinctions between independent contractors and employees. Understanding these differences is important because both kinds of workers have their own unique sets of rights. Employers who misclassify their employees could unwittingly expose their companies to legal liability. Does your business work with both independent contractors and regular employees?...
Why Your Business Needs A Social Media Policy
In 2018, a young woman accepted to a NASA internship program posted a profanity-laden celebratory tweet on her Twitter account. Twitter user Homer Hickam responded by simply posting “Language.” That incensed the woman who again posted a profane tweet before being informed that Mr. Hickman is a former NASA engineer and member...
City of Worcester Approves Redevelopment Plan
The City of Worcester's Planning Board unannomously approved a definitive site plan for the redevelopment of the Table Talk Pie complex at Kelley Square into a mix of housing and retail.
Attorney Todd Rodman, represented the developer, Boston Capital, who has plans to redevelop the four-acre parcel. The...
City of Worcester Issued Emergency Mask Mandate
September 17, 2021
The City of Worcester Issued an Emergency Mask Mandate, which will require masks inside all private businesses effective Monday, September 20, 2021. All individuals aged five years and older shall wear masks in all indoor private common spaces in the workplace and indoor...
Will divorce impact your business succession plan?
Facing divorce as the owner of a business can be frightening. You likely have short-term goals for your company and long-range plans to see your business into the future.
Often a divorce can lead to changes in your daily life as well as your future plans. As a business owner, the asset division will likely...
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When circumstances change, support modification can be necessary
Did you know that parents pay child support for roughly one in five children in the United States? This statistic represents millions of individuals whose lives are affected by child support payments.
Considering how many people pay support and the duration of these responsibilities, it is crucial to know about support modification. If...
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When can I contest a will?
A loved one's last will and testament is a valuable legal document that dictates what they want to happen with their property and other affairs after death. Considering the weight that a will holds, asking the courts not to enforce it is a huge decision.
However, there are several reasons why people might...
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New Laws Taking Effect in Mass. in 2021, Include Minimum Wage Hike
January 2021, Massachusetts
For the year 2021 the State and Federal Governments have announced the following changes affecting employers and employees:
Minimum Wage: Massachusetts minimum wage will increase from $12.75 per hour to $13.50 per hour. This increase continues the changes in the minimum wage in Massachusetts with the ultimate goal of provided...
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