Critical Do’s and Don’ts for Executives Considering Quitting or Facing Termination Part 2
In Part One of this blog, we discussed the essential do's for executives and professionals navigating the end of an employment relationship. From reviewing your employment documents and consulting an attorney to gathering evidence and negotiating terms of departure,...
Critical Do’s and Don’ts for Executives Considering Quitting or Facing Termination Part 1
Whether you're considering quitting or facing termination, navigating the end of an employment relationship can be a complex and emotionally charged process. As an executive or professional, you have a lot to lose, so it's crucial to approach this transition...
Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Protecting Your Rights in LLC and Close Corporation Freeze-Outs in Massachusetts
Just like the bracing chill of a Massachusetts winter, experiencing a corporate freeze-out can feel cold and harsh. Whether you're part of a Limited Liability Company (LLC), partnership or a close corporation in Massachusetts, a thorough understanding of freeze-out...
A Business Breakup: How to Navigate a Toxic Business Partnership and Safeguard your Financial and Mental Health
Your business partnership started with a shared vision and enthusiasm, much like a marriage. But as many business owners know, partnerships can sour, making your daily operations a nightmare. If you find yourself as a minority owner or majority shareholder in an...
The Ties That Bind (and Unravel): The Perils of Mixing Business with Family
Sometimes bloodlines blur business lines. There's a potent blend of emotion and finance in family businesses. I've been in the trenches, witnessing brothers at odds with brothers, sons challenging fathers, and sibling rivalries taken to the extreme. A wise judge once...
Navigating Noncompetition Agreements: The Power of Practical Wisdom in Massachusetts
Any lawyer worth their salt can dissect a noncompetition agreement and under Massachusetts law, predict its enforceability. Indeed, this forms the bedrock of sound legal advice, but it is merely the beginning. The real challenge lies in the practical and strategic...
Severance Agreements: Why Review and Analysis Are Essential, and When to Seek Legal Advice
When deciding whether to sign a separation agreement or severance agreement with your employer, consider the following issues: Consideration: What are you getting for your signature? What are you giving up? Is the trade-off worth it? Waiver of legal rights:...
Legal Representation for Executives, Professionals or Managers Who Have Been Terminated
Losing your job is one of the most difficult things a person can go through. As someone who has been working in employment law for over 25 years, I can tell you that this is especially true for executives, professionals, and other high-level employees. If you have...
OUT OF STATE LLC’S MUST REGISTER IN MASSACHUSETTS
If you are a “foreign” Limited Liability Company, such as a Delaware LLC, you must register in Massachusetts if you do business here. See Mass. Gen. Law c.156C, §54. That’s not difficult, but it does take a bit of effort and yearly filing fees. You must also have a...
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It’s been a crazy ride for several weeks. In some ways, the practice of law is the same. In some ways, it’s different. Sometimes it just feels different. In spite of the photo, I’ve been able to work in my satellite office and have been the only one here.
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Critical Do’s and Don’ts for Executives Considering Quitting or Facing Termination Part 2
In Part One of this blog, we discussed the essential do's for executives and professionals navigating the end of an employment relationship. From reviewing your employment documents and consulting an attorney to gathering evidence and negotiating terms of departure,...
Critical Do’s and Don’ts for Executives Considering Quitting or Facing Termination Part 1
Whether you're considering quitting or facing termination, navigating the end of an employment relationship can be a complex and emotionally charged process. As an executive or professional, you have a lot to lose, so it's crucial to approach this transition...
Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Protecting Your Rights in LLC and Close Corporation Freeze-Outs in Massachusetts
Just like the bracing chill of a Massachusetts winter, experiencing a corporate freeze-out can feel cold and harsh. Whether you're part of a Limited Liability Company (LLC), partnership or a close corporation in Massachusetts, a thorough understanding of freeze-out...
A Business Breakup: How to Navigate a Toxic Business Partnership and Safeguard your Financial and Mental Health
Your business partnership started with a shared vision and enthusiasm, much like a marriage. But as many business owners know, partnerships can sour, making your daily operations a nightmare. If you find yourself as a minority owner or majority shareholder in an...
The Ties That Bind (and Unravel): The Perils of Mixing Business with Family
Sometimes bloodlines blur business lines. There's a potent blend of emotion and finance in family businesses. I've been in the trenches, witnessing brothers at odds with brothers, sons challenging fathers, and sibling rivalries taken to the extreme. A wise judge once...
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