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Liquidated Damages Cannot Penalize

A liquidated damage provision can be an effective contractual tool to predetermine the amount of damages a party must pay…

8 months ago

The Meaning of At-Will Employment in Massachusetts

The at-will employment doctrine is a double-edged sword in the workplace, offering both freedom and uncertainty. It gives employees the…

8 months ago

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors … So Do Clear and Concise Intentions: An Examination of Tools That Give a Party the Right to Control Property They No Longer Own

A selling party owned two adjacent oceanfront homes in a scenic community in Massachusetts. The sellers intended to continue to…

10 months ago

Navigating Solar Options for Businesses

Business owners in Massachusetts can access solar energy, and depending on how the deal is structured, they can save on…

10 months ago

Remote Notarizations Are Here to Stay … But Not Yet

During the COVID pandemic, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a law allowing for Remote Online Notarizations (“RON”). By doing so, real…

11 months ago

U.S. District Court Rejects FTC Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements

The U.S. District Court of Northern Texas issued a final judgment in a case challenging the Federal Trade Commission’s (the…

12 months ago

Potential Legal Issues for College Students

Whether your child is a senior in high school, about to start college this fall, or presently a college student,…

1 year ago

When Being a Preferred Creditor Is Not Preferable

Many suppliers of goods have long-standing credit relationships with certain purchasers. A recent decision by the United States Bankruptcy Court…

1 year ago

No Commission Without Consideration: The Legal Pitfalls of Exclusivity Agreements in Property Sales

In the dynamic world of real estate transactions, exclusivity agreements play a pivotal role in securing deals and protecting the…

1 year ago

New Disclosure Rules Under the Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is a federal law that was enacted in 2021 and took effect on January 1,…

1 year ago