For any business owner and company, building a strong name and reputation are vital components of growing and furthering business interests. In cases where a business' services or products are found or believed to be somehow deficient, deceptive or dangerous; a business' reputation and financial standing can take a huge hit. This is especially...

In today's competitive business environment, companies face numerous challenges related to security, innovation and how to attract and retain top employees. In addition to ensuring employees are happy and won't be lured away by competitor companies, businesses must also contend with the possibility of both current and former employees sharing trade secrets or other...

Most people are well aware that competition is fierce in the technology industry, where new products and services are popping up and continuing to improve and develop at a blinding rate. It makes sense, then, that businesses in the industry would be keen on recruiting top talent and protecting their innovative ideas and business...

The business practices of corporations must be in compliance with legal regulations. Additionally, while the corporate environment that predated the mid-1990s was largely dominated by greed and profitability, today society holds corporations up to much higher standards. While some contend that the term corporate social responsibility is a contradictory concept that is in direct conflict...

Throughout history, contracts in some form or another have been used to hold parties who agree to do business with one another or exchange certain commodities or services accountable. In modern times, contacts are readily used to outline the responsibilities of and create a legally binding and enforceable agreement between two or more parties....

Although parties to a business contract may enter into their agreement with a spirit of cooperation, a recent contract dispute illustrates that serious differences of opinion can arise. According to the court filings, trucking company J.B. Hunt Transport claims that the custom software it purchased from MercuryGate did not satisfy the terms of the parties'...

For many companies, the Internet makes interstate commerce much easier. Yet does that accessibility also increase the risk of business litigation? In a recent example, the office of the Massachusetts attorney general announced upcoming meetings with representatives from Uber and Lyft regarding their compliance with applicable disability laws. Both ridesharing companies rely on technology, specifically...

The debate over a possible ban of non-compete agreements in Massachusetts has flared up again in the Legislature. Lawmakers are considering whether current law strikes a fair balance between protecting employers' trade secrets and ensuring that employees have reasonable opportunities to change jobs, start new companies and innovate.

Lawmakers recently heard arguments over five bills...

As a business owner, you can establish your right to a trademark or servicemark through regular use of the mark, but it's a good idea, in terms of protecting against liabilities, to register the mark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Researching, registering, maintaining and licensing trademarks can seem tedious to business owners...

As you may already know, government regulations such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act exist as a way to prevent employers from discriminating against their employees. Though many employees are unaware of these protections, most are happy that they have them, especially if their claim of...