Category Archives: Business
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
A fiduciary can be an investment banker for a company, an advisor, director, or any other individual with access to the finances of a business. The nature of their position allows fiduciaries an unprecedented knowledge and control which, misused, can … Continue reading
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ERISA and Your Business
If you own or manage a private business which offers employee benefits such as life and disability insurance and/or retirement, it is important that you make sure you are in compliance with federal ERISA standards. A Woburn business lawyer can … Continue reading
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Woburn Business Lawyer Discusses Trade Secrets Litigation
The improper acquisition of a business’ trade secrets is a federal offense. The vulnerability of businesses to espionage has increased dramatically with the electronic revolution. If your business falls victim to stealing of sensitive information it is imperative that you … Continue reading
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Your Business and the Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Bill
New provisions were set forth last year under Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 which could have an impact on your business. Employees no longer are required to report SEC violations to their employer before turning information … Continue reading
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Arbitration and Mediation in Business Disputes
It should come as no surprise that, because court dockets are regularly crammed with cases, judges greatly encourage businesses involved in legal disputes to seek an alternative to a protracted trial. Two such alternatives are widely used. However, you should … Continue reading
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Assistance with Mergers and Acquisitions
Your company may be a target for acquisition, or you may be contemplating a merger. Commonplace as both of these are, there can be pitfalls if you are not careful. It is vital that you work with a Massachusetts mergers … Continue reading
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Business Rights to Debt Collection
The ability to collect payments owed is the life blood of a business. Debtors who shirk their obligations can cause serious financial difficulties for businesses; if such is your situation you need to speak with a Woburn debt collections lawyer, … Continue reading
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Independent Contractors and Massachusetts Businesses
Businesses all over the country use independent contractors to augment their work force. Particularly in these uncertain economic times, businesses may not want to add employees and the accouterments they entail, such as health benefits and Workman’s Compensation insurance. Independent Contractors may … Continue reading
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Gift-Giving Strategies: Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts
A Grantor Retained Annuity Trust, referred to as the catchy “GRAT,” is a fairly low-risk option for those looking to transfer funds. Utilizing a GRAT to avoid taxation on gifts may prove an interesting solution to your gift-giving dilemmas. Ask … Continue reading
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Gift-Giving Strategies: Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust (IDGT)
If you have consulted a Massachusetts tax planning lawyer for assistance with your gift-giving planning, he or she may have suggested utilizing an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust, or IDGT, to protect your assets from extra taxation. This strangely named but … Continue reading
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