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...
by Adam Whitney | May 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
As a lawyer who litigates disputes among partners, close corporation shareholders, and limited liability company members and managers, I hear a lot of myths about them. The myths below are in italics, with my (sometimes snide) comments below each one. I will be an...
by Adam Whitney | May 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
The new Massachusetts Equal Pay Act goes into effect on July 1, 2018. The basic concept of the statute is that you cannot pay employees differently based on gender. You are busy running your business, but don’t ignore this statute. CONNECT WITH ADAM...
by Adam Whitney | Apr 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
An LLC (Limited Liability Company) Member in Massachusetts has a right to inspect certain records of the LLC. This includes basic information, such as the certificate of organization, the names and addresses of all Members and Managers, and a copy of the operating...
by Adam Whitney | Feb 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Think carefully before you embroil your company in a lawsuit. Lawsuits are expensive and risky. A lawsuit can backfire in several ways. You can face counterclaims. You can be charged with the legal fees and costs of your opponent if your claims are not well grounded....
