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Is Connecticut a right-to-cure state for construction?

Connecticut does not have statutory provisions that specifically allow contractors the right to cure construction defects. This means that you would probably not need to give construction contractors or subcontractors an option to fix their mistakes. You would also probably not need to provide notice before you filed action. However, you may want to offer your business partners this opportunity

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Considerations in choosing the right business successor

These days, the majority of small business owners across Massachusetts are from the “Baby Boomer” generation, and if you are among them, you may be thinking about the next stage in your life and wondering how to prepare your business for the transition. At Kajko, Wiseman & Colasanti, LLP, we understand that setting your business up for continued success involves

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What can you do if you experience sexual harassment at work?

Massachusetts workers have the right to a workplace that is free from harassment and other types of mistreatment. When you go to work in the morning, you expect safety and fair treatment. There are both state and federal laws that protect your rights in the workplace, yet despite these protections, people still experience things like discrimination and harassment. Sexual harassment

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How do you pick a business successor?

When you own a business in Massachusetts, you may think you have plenty of time to choose a successor. However, it is important to have a succession plan in place before you need one. There are a few things to consider as you pick a successor and put a plan together. Sometimes you may think you are the only person

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Dealing with your 401k during your divorce

As you enter into your divorce proceedings in Lexington, one asset that you will want to prepare for when dealing with property division is your 401k. Many often ask us here at Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP why their 401k’s are considered marital assets when such account are funded through their individual employment efforts. We remind them that the income they earn

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Borrowing money from family and friends for a business

You are ready to launch a business. However, banks and traditional investors are reluctant to fund your venture. Family and friends may be your best option for securing the needed funding. But you must be careful, thoughtful and have a plan in place before approaching your family and friends for business loans. Money and relationships are at stake. You don’t want to

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Alimony, gender and taxes

Long gone are the days when getting a divorce is an unusual thing for couples in Massachusetts but simply the act of getting divorced is not the only thing that has changed over the past several decades. Even the face of divorce itself looks different today than it once did. A generation or more ago, it could all but be

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Be HEARD bill introduced in Congress

Residents in Massachusetts and around the country have been keenly aware of the continuing problem the nation is facing when it comes to sexual misconduct and harassment in the workplace. Despite continuing progress in some areas, women and even some men still experience discrimination or harassing behavior. The Me Too movement has brought this topic to the forefront of the national

Read More »

You just got served. Now what?

America is frequently referred to as the most litigious country in the world. Simply put, we love to sue. Even so, when you are the one getting served in Massachusetts, it may not feel commonplace at all. You may begin to think you are the only person in the world who truly knows what it is like to either be

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How do you file your own insurance claim?

Filing for an insurance claim is not easy work. You will probably have to do quite a bit of record keeping and emailing back and forth with your insurance claims approval division. However, you may be able to navigate this system effectively for minor claims. If you come across any difficulties, it could be an indication that you need assistance

Read More »

Is Connecticut a right-to-cure state for construction?

Connecticut does not have statutory provisions that specifically allow contractors the right to cure construction defects. This means that you would probably not need to give construction contractors or subcontractors an option to fix their mistakes. You would also probably not need to provide notice before you filed action. However, you may want to offer your business partners this opportunity

Read More »

Considerations in choosing the right business successor

These days, the majority of small business owners across Massachusetts are from the “Baby Boomer” generation, and if you are among them, you may be thinking about the next stage in your life and wondering how to prepare your business for the transition. At Kajko, Wiseman & Colasanti, LLP, we understand that setting your business up for continued success involves

Read More »

What can you do if you experience sexual harassment at work?

Massachusetts workers have the right to a workplace that is free from harassment and other types of mistreatment. When you go to work in the morning, you expect safety and fair treatment. There are both state and federal laws that protect your rights in the workplace, yet despite these protections, people still experience things like discrimination and harassment. Sexual harassment

Read More »

How do you pick a business successor?

When you own a business in Massachusetts, you may think you have plenty of time to choose a successor. However, it is important to have a succession plan in place before you need one. There are a few things to consider as you pick a successor and put a plan together. Sometimes you may think you are the only person

Read More »

Dealing with your 401k during your divorce

As you enter into your divorce proceedings in Lexington, one asset that you will want to prepare for when dealing with property division is your 401k. Many often ask us here at Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP why their 401k’s are considered marital assets when such account are funded through their individual employment efforts. We remind them that the income they earn

Read More »

Borrowing money from family and friends for a business

You are ready to launch a business. However, banks and traditional investors are reluctant to fund your venture. Family and friends may be your best option for securing the needed funding. But you must be careful, thoughtful and have a plan in place before approaching your family and friends for business loans. Money and relationships are at stake. You don’t want to

Read More »

Alimony, gender and taxes

Long gone are the days when getting a divorce is an unusual thing for couples in Massachusetts but simply the act of getting divorced is not the only thing that has changed over the past several decades. Even the face of divorce itself looks different today than it once did. A generation or more ago, it could all but be

Read More »

Be HEARD bill introduced in Congress

Residents in Massachusetts and around the country have been keenly aware of the continuing problem the nation is facing when it comes to sexual misconduct and harassment in the workplace. Despite continuing progress in some areas, women and even some men still experience discrimination or harassing behavior. The Me Too movement has brought this topic to the forefront of the national

Read More »

You just got served. Now what?

America is frequently referred to as the most litigious country in the world. Simply put, we love to sue. Even so, when you are the one getting served in Massachusetts, it may not feel commonplace at all. You may begin to think you are the only person in the world who truly knows what it is like to either be

Read More »

How do you file your own insurance claim?

Filing for an insurance claim is not easy work. You will probably have to do quite a bit of record keeping and emailing back and forth with your insurance claims approval division. However, you may be able to navigate this system effectively for minor claims. If you come across any difficulties, it could be an indication that you need assistance

Read More »

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