You both should have a lawyer for a premarital agreement. In Massachusetts, it is unusual for a premarital agreement to be deemed fair and reasonable at the time it was signed unless each party has an attorney. You wouldn't want to find out at the time you wanted the agreement to be enforced... View More

A Massachusetts attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend on the carrier. I've seen carriers require re-completion of forms due to variations between legal birth names and regularly used names. There's no guaranteed prediction in how a... View More

A Massachusetts attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to consult with a Massachusetts attorney for state-specific guidance, in most places, the carrier won't share that info with anyone who is not designated on the policy as a beneficiary.... View More

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answered on Sep 30, 2024

You very likely need to get into Court (by filing a Complaint) and maybe get an injunction to stabilize operations and provide a full accounting. Business/partnership disputes are governed by the business' documents and usually, state law or the Uniform Partnership Act; it depends on how the... View More

You may have an optimistic view of how quickly state government employees work. It is perfectly possible that the buyer, or escrow agent from the title company, promptly tendered the deed with the necessary recording fee and it hasn't been processed yet.

But it is unwise that the... View More

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answered on Jun 22, 2024

Know the difference between the legal name of the business and the trade name, if there is a difference. As an example, Coke could be the trade name for the Coco-Cola Company, Inc. (legal name). You might want to register the trade name with the state's Secretary of State's Office,... View More

Since the individual who provided the name is not a part owner of your LLC but may claim it as their intellectual property, it is important to address this issue to protect your business.

First, verify the legal ownership of the business name. If you registered the LLC under this name and... View More

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answered on May 15, 2024

While converting your MA C Corp to an LLC is certainly possible, the process might be more involved than you anticipate. Here's why:

Entity Conversion vs. Dissolution and Formation:

- Entity Conversion: While Massachusetts law does allow for entity conversion (as you... View More

The corporation can authorize anyone to sign on its behalf. It could be an officer of the corporation like the president, a vice president, or treasurer. It could be an employee. It could even be someone who does not work for the corporation at all.

Typically, either the corporation... View More

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answered on Apr 21, 2024

When a corporation, such as an Inc., signs a legal document, the signature should be made by an authorized representative of the company. This is typically done by a corporate officer, such as the president, vice president, or secretary, who has been granted the authority to sign on behalf of the... View More

The person who posted this question is quite wise. To think ahead; to plan for the possible. Kudos.

As to the amount of liability insurance, there are several things to consider. First, what are your personal assets? You should have enough insurance that your assets are protected.... View More

You could discuss this with your insurance broker. But anyone, whether your broker or the attorneys here, could only say that there is no control over what a plaintiff would go after. It could depend on the facts of the matter and the determination of the law firm. Many law firms could end their... View More

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answered on Oct 31, 2025

In Massachusetts, real estate brokers have broad discretion to terminate their relationship with an agent, but they must follow state licensing and ethical standards when doing so. Because real estate agents operate under their broker’s license, the broker legally controls listings and client... View More

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answered on Oct 29, 2025

You do not face a Massachusetts or federal statute that uniquely bans the use of AI‑generated imagery in ads; what governs you is the general prohibition on unfair or deceptive acts. Section 5 of the FTC Act, the Lanham Act’s false‑advertising provision, Massachusetts General Laws c. 93A, and... View More

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answered on Oct 29, 2025

You gain a naming advantage with a top‑tier geo‑EMD, but modern search engines treat it as a weak signal, so acquisition costs fall only when the domain earns authority and begins to capture no‑cost organic and direct‑navigation demand. You do not see an immediate CAC drop the day you buy... View More

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answered on Oct 24, 2025

You don’t need to worry about the Free Software Foundation suddenly changing the GPLv3 in a way that forces users to pay for its use. Once software is released under the GPLv3, that license is permanent and cannot be revoked or replaced for that version of the code. The Free Software Foundation... View More

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answered on Oct 16, 2025

Using internet‑sourced photos of F1 drivers on stickers and flags without permission exposes you to three overlapping risks: copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and right‑of‑publicity claims. The size of your shop does not immunize you, and platforms like Etsy honor DMCA and... View More

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answered on Sep 12, 2025

To protect your family’s savings when starting an LLC, it’s important to maintain a clear separation between personal and business finances. Open a separate bank account for the LLC and use it exclusively for business income, expenses, and loan payments. Keep personal assets, including your... View More

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answered on Aug 30, 2025

In most cases, board members of a 501(c)(3) are not personally liable for decisions made by the organization, as long as they act in good faith and within their official duties. Laws generally protect nonprofit board members from individual lawsuits under what is called the “business judgment... View More

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answered on Aug 28, 2025

A severance agreement is a legally binding contract, and the company’s dissolution does not automatically erase its obligations. If the agreement promised you \$150,000 or six months’ pay with no deadlines attached, then you have a valid claim. The issue is that once a company dissolves,... View More