Many New England businesses hire both in-house accountants and private accounting firms to manage their financial affairs. In the vast majority of cases, this arrangement works well, providing the company with a dual-level of financial supervision. Occasionally, however, one of the levels breaks down. This is the case with Alden Shoe Co., Inc. in Middleborough. Alden discovered in late 2019
Massachusetts construction contractors and suppliers perform a valuable service in Massachusetts. These companies are the backbone of construction projects throughout the state, both large and small. A construction supplier provides valuable materials to projects, and sometimes they don’t receive timely payment for their work. In these cases, they have legal tools available. A mechanics lien in Massachusetts is a way for an unpaid party
In many industries, including construction, people take pride in the strength of their word. Often, business arrangements come down to an understanding and a handshake. These agreements are never written down, which causes them to fall into a gray area, legally speaking. So the question, then, is whether a verbal promise without more is enough to be deemed legally enforceable.
There are many significant decisions you’ll have to make as you go through your divorce, and property division addresses a lot of them. Deciding what to do with the family home can be especially challenging given that there are often emotions tied to it. So, when it comes to whether you should fight for the family home, you have to carefully
Construction defects can greatly diminish both the value and usability of a home, office building or another construction project. As a result, property owners should be familiar with the different types of construction defects and how civil litigation protections can help them when a construction defect has impacted their property. Familiarity with the civil litigation process can also be beneficial for builders
Often, a soon-to-be-wed couple in Lexington will take care to ensure their big day is just as they pictured it. It can be easy to get wrapped up in wedding planning. However, the wedding is only one day — the couple should also give thought to the rest of their married life, including the reality that not every marriage lasts.
Dividing a business during a high-asset divorce may be a complex concern divorcing couples who share a business should understand. Approaching a high-asset divorce may create additional challenges divorcing couples should be prepared for, including how they will divide their business. One option for dividing a business is for the divorcing couple to sell the business and share the proceeds from the sale. This
Any Massachusetts divorce will have its share of inherent challenges, but if it is a high net worth divorce, the parties’ interests will largely be focused on property division, alimony and how these issues are handled. People who earn a significant income or have what could be considered wealth and substantial property could be perceived as being in a better
Distracted driving is dangerous and can result in serious car accidents and injuries. No matter what type of distracted driving is involved, a distracted driver may be considered negligent for any car accident they cause and may be responsible for compensating victims for their damages suffered. Texting while driving has been banned in Massachusetts for ten years, and recently it
The legal process protects victims of sexual harassment who experience sexually harassing behavior in the workplace. Victims need to be aware of what is considered sexual harassment in the workplace. The law generally recognizes two broad categories of sexual harassment that are prohibited in the workplace. The first type of sexual harassment is referred to as quid pro quo harassment. Quid pro
Many New England businesses hire both in-house accountants and private accounting firms to manage their financial affairs. In the vast majority of cases, this arrangement works well, providing the company with a dual-level of financial supervision. Occasionally, however, one of the levels breaks down. This is the case with Alden Shoe Co., Inc. in Middleborough. Alden discovered in late 2019
Massachusetts construction contractors and suppliers perform a valuable service in Massachusetts. These companies are the backbone of construction projects throughout the state, both large and small. A construction supplier provides valuable materials to projects, and sometimes they don’t receive timely payment for their work. In these cases, they have legal tools available. A mechanics lien in Massachusetts is a way for an unpaid party
In many industries, including construction, people take pride in the strength of their word. Often, business arrangements come down to an understanding and a handshake. These agreements are never written down, which causes them to fall into a gray area, legally speaking. So the question, then, is whether a verbal promise without more is enough to be deemed legally enforceable.
There are many significant decisions you’ll have to make as you go through your divorce, and property division addresses a lot of them. Deciding what to do with the family home can be especially challenging given that there are often emotions tied to it. So, when it comes to whether you should fight for the family home, you have to carefully
Construction defects can greatly diminish both the value and usability of a home, office building or another construction project. As a result, property owners should be familiar with the different types of construction defects and how civil litigation protections can help them when a construction defect has impacted their property. Familiarity with the civil litigation process can also be beneficial for builders
Often, a soon-to-be-wed couple in Lexington will take care to ensure their big day is just as they pictured it. It can be easy to get wrapped up in wedding planning. However, the wedding is only one day — the couple should also give thought to the rest of their married life, including the reality that not every marriage lasts.
Dividing a business during a high-asset divorce may be a complex concern divorcing couples who share a business should understand. Approaching a high-asset divorce may create additional challenges divorcing couples should be prepared for, including how they will divide their business. One option for dividing a business is for the divorcing couple to sell the business and share the proceeds from the sale. This
Any Massachusetts divorce will have its share of inherent challenges, but if it is a high net worth divorce, the parties’ interests will largely be focused on property division, alimony and how these issues are handled. People who earn a significant income or have what could be considered wealth and substantial property could be perceived as being in a better
Distracted driving is dangerous and can result in serious car accidents and injuries. No matter what type of distracted driving is involved, a distracted driver may be considered negligent for any car accident they cause and may be responsible for compensating victims for their damages suffered. Texting while driving has been banned in Massachusetts for ten years, and recently it
The legal process protects victims of sexual harassment who experience sexually harassing behavior in the workplace. Victims need to be aware of what is considered sexual harassment in the workplace. The law generally recognizes two broad categories of sexual harassment that are prohibited in the workplace. The first type of sexual harassment is referred to as quid pro quo harassment. Quid pro
