After years of bouncing around non-compete reform legislation, Massachusetts has finally passed it. The new law will take effect on October 1, 2018 and includes sweeping restrictions on the use of non-compete agreements in Massachusetts. A non-competition or non-compete agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee in which the employee agrees that...Read More

Supreme Court Deals Major Blow to Class Action Suits by Employees  By: Christopher Wurster, Esq. In a decision that will have major real-world consequences for private sector employees, the Supreme Court ruled today that employers can require their employees to sign class action waivers in arbitration agreements. While that sounds technical, it will affect about...Read More

I Have a Will – Does This Mean I Can Avoid Probate? While much of the law is a gray area far from black and white, the answer to this question is most definitely “NO”.  The very purpose of a Will is to enter an estate into probate. Sometimes, I think that the probate process...Read More

Last week the House passed a bill (the “ADA Education and Reform Act,” or, “the bill”), which cuts provisions of the American with Disabilities Acts (ADA).  The ADA provides strict requirements for businesses to accommodate those individuals who fall under the ADA.  Should a business fail to comply with the ADA, individuals may sue the...Read More

Here’s why you should think about incorporating your small business. Whether you are starting a new business or have been running a business for years, you can and should incorporate your business, for several reasons. From a legal perspective, the most important reason to incorporate is to limit your liability. Forming a corporation or limited...Read More

The loss of a close family member can be an overwhelming experience. There are emotions of sadness and grief to process, while at the same time, financial and legal issues arise.  Often, clients come in to see me for a consultation with just one question: “Where do I start?” Following is my “Top Five” list...Read More

The trend towards adopting a no-fault divorce option hit Massachusetts in the late 1970s, having started in California in 1969. With both options still on the table when a couple gets divorced, it begs the question, what is the real difference? Before no-fault divorce was allowed, fault-based divorce created unnecessary tension and anger in what...Read More

“Probate” is a word that instills dread in many people; thoughts of months spent waiting while the case drags through the court system.  Happily, that is no longer true for most cases and particularly for small estates. Voluntary Administration is available for those estates of Massachusetts residents which consist of personal property only (no real...Read More

The recent data breach involving Equifax is reported to be one of the largest security breaches ever as it affects as many as 143 million people in the US. Equifax is a nationwide credit reporting agency that receives very sensitive customer information from banks, retailers, lenders, and credit card companies.  Equifax is one of the...Read More