This situation merits working with patent attorney to sort out the current status and possibly to intervene to help the Patent Office reject or at least narrow the claims.

As a preliminary step, you may want to check on the status of the pending application using USPTO Public PAIR.... View More

Any accrued vacation pay is required to be paid. Accumulated sick pay is not required under MA law unless the employer has a stated policy to that effect.

The answer partially depends on what you're trying to accomplish: If the proposed purpose is solely benefit-related, without the desire or need to assign profits or owners/shareholders/members, then you're probably in (traditional) non-profit corporation territory. Alternately, you may... View More

The publisher and contributor would enter into a contract that clearly describes anonymity of the contributor as a condition of the contract. The contributor's name would go no further than that contract. The contributor cannot remain anonymous from the publisher. Hire an attorney to draft the... View More

The probable answer is that both of you would be responsible depending upon if substantially all of the assets of the first company were sold to a new company. You could buy the company and get an indemnification.

The initial liability stays with the first company. The second company... View More

If you are speaking of state requirements for CNAs, here is a starting point: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/nurse-aide-registry-program

Although it is technically possible for a verbal contract to be enforceable under some circumstances, even then it is very difficult to prove so verbal contracts are not advisable. Best practice is for all business contracts to be in writing and reviewed by your own business attorney to ensure that... View More

You do not have to have a specific entity to do business with a US Company in the US. You need to contact a local attorney who understands the Tax Treaty between the US and your home country as to tax withholding and tax liability. The US company may require you to get a TIN (Taxpayer Identity... View More

There are both legal and tax implications to consider when engaging in business. You should consult with both an attorney and accountant to discuss the specifics of your business so they can properly advise you.

Google Scholar is a great resource for finding case law and scholarly articles that may give you the insight you are seeking. Otherwise find a local library (or law library) and seek assistance with at reference desk. A reference librarian can point you in the right direction to come up with... View More

A company is not required to pay for a former employees medical insurance. However, under MA m law he would have been entitled to Cobra rights to pay for his insurance under the company plan. If he is still listed as President of the company that raises some interesting issues as to whether he... View More

if you use the stickers you are infringing on another company's trademark. The speakers may also violate someone's patent but you can assume not for the moment. if you want to sell them then use the name of mfg or create your own brand.

That sounds problematic. Have a lawyer review your broker agreement. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials,... View More

A EU company depending upon the jurisdiction it is incorporated can loan money to a US corporation. The Amount of money that is required to be withheld will depend upon the tax treaty as well as the amount of tax it is required to pay to the US. The foreign entity will need to apply for and... View More

That sounds like trademark violation. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More

I strongly recommend that you contact the Commonwealth's Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, which will almost certainly have a position on this. As a practical matter, Massachusetts law prohibits any unlicensed sale, storage, transportation, importing, exporting, and manufacturing with... View More

I need to break this down a bit: Yes, it's a good idea to "start an entity for asset protection," but what people typically mean by that is that they wish to protect their personal assets from any liability related to their business venture. Therefore, they form an appropriate... View More

To The Code also imposes recordkeeping requirements on the corporation relative to its §1244 stock. Among these is requirement that the corporation designate designation, for its transitional year, those of its outstanding shares that qualify for small business stock treatment.

(b)Common... View More

Placing an LLC in a trust does not change when the LLC wants to make distributions and that is determined by the Manager and/or the Members of the LLC. The Trust can provide for distribution of funds on a monthly quarterly or annual basis. It depends how it is drafted. The reason to put a LLC in a... View More

An employer has the right to ask a waiter or anyone else to come in to work. The question is whether you are required to go in if you were not scheduled. The fact is that you are not required to go in, but assuming you are an employee at will there is nothing to stop the employer from terminating... View More