Selling a business is often one of the most significant events in a business owner’s life. Following years of dedication and sacrifice, many exiting business owners experience both hope for
M&A Glossary for Business Owners
Crafting the Right Enrollment Agreement for Your School
Brian B. Garrett, and Sean S. LaPorta discuss enrollment contracts and making sure you craft the right enrollment agreement for your school in this webinar. If you would like to
Know the Law: Does a Revocable Trust Help Avoid Hassles of Probate Administration?
Q: Does a Revocable Trust help avoid the hassles of probate administration? A: If you have experienced probate, then you know first-hand why many individuals wish to avoid it. Traditionally,
3 Indemnification Terms and Concepts to Know in an M&A Transaction
Outside of the representations and warranties in a purchase agreement for the purchase and sale of a business, often the other most highly negotiated provisions are the indemnification provisions. Conceptually,
How to Avoid a Business Divorce and Honor your Fiduciary Duties
A business relationship can begin with the joy, excitement and thrill of a new marriage. Unfortunately, the honeymoon inevitably ends and disputes between the owners of the business may arise.
Do You Own Pre-1978 Rental Property? Beware of Federal and State Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rules
Earlier this year, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Region 01 notified the public about an initiative to increase compliance with federal lead paint regulations in New Hampshire in
FTC Appeals the Texas Federal Court Order that Invalidated the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule
As we have previously written, on August 20, 2024, a Texas federal district court issued an order setting aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) sweeping proposed rule that would ban
Know the Law: How Do I Protect My Business Through a Divorce?
Q: How Do I Protect My Business Through a Divorce? A: Going through a divorce can be a challenging experience, especially for business owners. In New Hampshire, the division of
Businesses May Recover Millions in Insurance Coverage From Old Policies for “Long Tail” Environmental Claims
A careful search for insurance coverage should be at or near the top of the checklist of any business that receives a claim brought by a State or federal governmental
An Innovation Clinic for Online Dispute Resolution
For the last several years, I have written articles about the use of technology in settling legal disputes. Online dispute resolution, or ODR, broadly means a dispute platform using technology
General Wellness Tips for Associates
It’s that time of year again. The summer is winding down. School has started back up. And, associates are setting sail on their maiden voyage into the practice of law.
AI Notetakers: Do They Comply with the Law?
Co-written by Madison Lightfoot-Kunitake, Law Clerk Have you ever noticed during a videoconference that a participant is using an AI notetaker or that the meeting is being transcribed? Do you
Massachusetts Implements New Law that Expands Covered Sick Time to Include Pregnancy Loss and Failed Adoption, Assisted Reproduction and Surrogacy
Massachusetts Governor, Maura Healey, recently signed into law a new statute under broader legislation titled “An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options” that entitles Massachusetts employees
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Finds that the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Does Not Require an Employer Guarantee the Accrual of Vacation and Sick Time While the Employee is on Leave
The highest state court in Massachusetts, the Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”), recently declared that the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (“PFMLA”), General Laws c. 175M, does not require
Court Rules Retention Bonuses Are Not Wages Under Massachusetts Wage Act
The Massachusetts Appellate Division of the District Court – North District recently issued a decision regarding whether retention bonuses constitute wages under the Massachusetts Wage Act, G.L. c. 149, §
Know the Law: The Status of Non-Competition Provisions in Employment Agreements
Q: I have been reading a lot in the news recently about non-competition agreements, some sort of new federal regulation surrounding them, and court decisions about that regulation. What exactly