by Adam Whitney | Jan 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
What do you do when you are a minority or 50% owner and the other owner(s) are not treating you fairly? Maybe the other owner is taking an unfair salary, employing family members, or otherwise manipulating the system to take economic advantage of the situation....
by Adam Whitney | Dec 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Your company holiday party comes with potential legal liability. While you can never eliminate all potential liability, you can minimize your risk. Here are some ways to do that: 1.Don’t Serve Alcohol. If you must have alcohol at your party, do yourself a...
by Adam Whitney | Oct 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
When you have more than one Member in your Massachusetts Limited Liability Company, having an Operating Agreement is almost a must. Called an “LLC Agreement” in some states, an Operating Agreement is a formal legal document that sets forth the rights and duties of...
by Adam Whitney | Oct 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Intro: Disputes over sales commissions are often the subject of litigation. The stakes are high. Under the Massachusetts Wage Act, a commission can be considered wages. Failure to pay wages can result in liability for triple damages, payment of the employee’s...
by Adam Whitney | Jul 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Fox Mulder’s motto was “Trust No One.” Lawyers can understand this. Oftentimes, the practice of law is all about being paranoid. We have to assume that your business partner will screw you over, or that your employer will not fulfill your expectations. Don’t rely...
