Writing a will is one of the most important documents you’ll ever pen, yet many well-intentioned people can make surprising financial mistakes that cause confusion, legal battles, and family in-fighting.
Tracy A. Craig, Chair of our Trusts and Estate Practice Group, shared her perspective on the most common...
Seder & Chandler is pleased to announce that Andrew C. Bartholomew, an associate in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, has been appointed to the City of Worcester's Parks and Recreation Commission. As the representative of District 1, Bartholomew will participate in meetings regarding the city’s public parks and will...
For startups in Massachusetts, protecting intellectual property (IP) is more than a legal formality—it’s a critical step toward building a strong foundation for growth. The innovative energy driving new businesses in the state makes it vital to secure ownership of your ideas, inventions, and creative works. Whether you’re launching a tech company...
Children who are concerned about their aging parents’ well-being are increasingly turning to assisted living to help them. However, assisted living requires diligent planning to ensure that parents are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. By recognizing the exact needs of your parents, and taking prudent steps to manage their...
Recently, Massachusetts revised its homestead law to increase the amount of protection for homeowners. There is still an automatic protection of $125,000 in Massachusetts without the need for filing a declaration of homestead with the Registry of Deeds. However, under the revised law, homeowners in the Commonwealth who file a declaration of...
WORCESTER, MA, November 7, 2024 – Seder & Chandler LLP announces that a number of the firm’s practices received top rankings in the Worcester metropolitan market in the Best Lawyers® 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms.” Firms included in the “Best Law Firms” rankings are recognized for professional excellence and...
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which went into effect in January 2024, is intended to help the government fight various illicit financial activities like money laundering and tax evasion. If you are a business owner, you need to understand that the...
Businesses create a great deal of intellectual property, in some cases without knowing it. But even if you have something as simple as a company logo or brand, you have intellectual property that is worth protecting. Other companies have large portfolios of intellectual assets but don’t know how best to secure them....
Forming a partnership is one of the best ways to conduct business. It allows owners to pool their resources and knowledge so they can work together for the benefit of each other and the company. By the same token, many partnerships have fallen apart due to conflict and disagreements. Partnership disputes are...
The Massachusetts Legislature has adopted a new law providing for pay transparency, which is denominated as Chapter 141 of the Acts of 2024. On July 31, 2024, the Governor, Maura Healey, signed this Act.
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