Protecting Your Software: Copyright, Trade Secret and Patent Laws in Massachusetts vs. Federal Law and Other Issues

10 years ago

by James L. Rudolph The interpretation of laws applicable to software protection can be more complicated than the software itself.…

Can an Employee’s Severance Pay Be Cut Off Based on After-Acquired Information?

10 years ago

Unfortunately, the Massachusetts appellate courts have not directly decided the issue whether an employer can re-characterize an employee’s termination from…

Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and How They May Affect Your Business

10 years ago

by Adam J. Shafran On April 29, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court approved and submitted to Congress proposed amendments to…

James Rudolph Receives Honorary Degree from Salem State University

10 years ago

James Rudolph, managing partner of Rudolph Friedmann LLP, received an honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, from Salem State University…

Appeal of Zoning Board Variance Requires Posting of Bond to Proceed

10 years ago

In a case of first impression, the Housing Court for the City of Boston ruled that neighbors who appealed the…

Giving Stock to Key Employees – Good Idea or Bad Idea?

10 years ago

by James L. Rudolph, Esq. As a small business grows, it is not unusual for a critical or key employee…

Court Denies Former CEO Access to Privileged Communications

10 years ago

by Robert P. Rudolph The attorney-client privilege is a well-established concept that protects certain communications between a client and his/her…

Radio Entrepreneurs Features Jon Friedmann and Adam Shafran

10 years ago

On April 11, Jonathon Friedmann and Adam Shafran were featured on the Radio Entrepreneurs show "On the Record" hosted by…

When the Customer Is Not Always Right – Contractor’s Liability When Homeowner Insists on Ignoring Building Codes

10 years ago

The motto, “The customer is always right,” was popularized by innovators in the retail industry in the early 20th Century.…

A Guarantee or Not a Guarantee, That Is the Question

10 years ago

As a general rule in Massachusetts, an action may not be brought against a person on a promise to answer…