Business Litigation

Running a business requires building strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners. When a competitor or outside party intentionally steps in to damage those relationships, the financial consequences can be immediate. Massachusetts civil law addresses this...

If a former employee just left for a competitor, you may be counting on the non-compete they signed to protect your business. A signature alone does not make it binding under Massachusetts law, and a small gap in how you drafted or delivered it could mean it will not...

Partnerships rely on a foundation of mutual trust and specific legal obligations. You expect your partner to act in the best interest of the company at all times. However, financial discrepancies or secretive behavior can suggest a serious legal problem. It is...

Some business partnerships are so successful that they become lifelong working relationships. Other times, issues may arise that make it difficult for business partners to continue running a business jointly.  For example, one partner might breach the partnership...

Businesses use contracts as the backbone of mutual transactions. These agreements have specific terms that govern various aspects of the deal. If either party doesn’t meet the terms they agreed to as part of the agreement, the contract is breached.  A breach of...

Tortious interference happens when someone deliberately harms a business relationship or contract between other parties. It often involves one company trying to disrupt a deal, contract, or ongoing business arrangement for its own gain. This kind of interference can...

Being a business partner comes with responsibilities. Partners have a legal duty to act in the best interests of the company- otherwise known as fiduciary duties. Should a partner breach these fiduciary duties, then there may be legal repercussions. What are the...

A business partnership can be a blessing – unless it turns out to be the wrong partnership for either of you.  When a business partnership fails, one of the major concerns you may have is how to keep your business from suffering the fallout. If you don’t want the end...

Business partnerships can be exhilarating – particularly at the beginning when everything is new and the spirit of cooperation is high. However, business relationships are like any other, and they can end up strained and counterproductive when two people stop feeling...