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A growing list of companies are incentivizing employees who get the coronavirus vaccine, after having apparently read our earlier blog post on how to make workers get inoculated. Some are even structuring these incentives to avoid claims of discrimination against those who cannot get the vaccine....

In the days after the attack on the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on January 6, rioters have been facing lots of repercussions – both in the form of criminal charges and from private individuals who are doing what they can to punish the perpetrators in the assault. Unfortunately, lot...

In a recent blog post, we asked whether employers could make their workers get the coronavirus vaccine. Unfortunately, the answer was not so simple, in large part because the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) had not settled the issue with a binding regulation. A few days ago, the E...

With the coronavirus vaccine on the horizon, lots of employers in Massachusetts are left wondering if they can require their employees to get vaccinated as a condition for continued employment. Unfortunately, there is still some uncertainty on this issue. The employment litigation lawyers at th...

In order to make a contract, there has to be an offer, an acceptance of that offer, and consideration – an agreement that each party give something up in order to receive something else. If the contract is later broken, it is a breach of contract. But what happens when the terms of the contract a...

A local Worcester bar is being accused of violating Massachusetts' coronavirus regulations. If the allegations are true, it could lead to serious repercussions for the tavern. Unfortunately, following the rules is not easy, especially for small businesses, like bars, that make most of their incom...

AGiven the ongoing global pandemic and the increasing reality that both domestic and international travel is not going to be options in the near future, if you are holding on to a timeshare it may be a good time to dump it off the cliff,  particularly if you are not using it. Recently, I had the o...

In this time of national crisis, there are going to be a lot of people who try to walk away from their obligations. In Massachusetts, we have a host of different creditor's remedies available to both judgment and non-judgment creditors. Whether you have obtained a judgment or are just beginning a...

The Coronavirus is sweeping the country. All semblance of normal everyday life has come to a standstill. The court system is no exception. As of the date of this blog, Massachusetts trial courts are closed until May 4, 2020 with certain limited exceptions. To be sure, that deadline will be extend...

In past blogs, I have suggested that businesses strongly consider purchasing business interruption insurance as part of an overall insurance program for their businesses. Simply stated, business interruption insurance is insurance coverage that assists a business in replacing lost income and help...

During this very turbulent time, there are a few, key things your business needs to do in order to maintain, to the best of its ability, its financial health. Here are some items your business needs to consider immediately as follows: 1. If you cannot perform under the terms of any existing cont...

It would perhaps be an understatement to say Covid-19 is the most all-encompassing crisis this country has faced. If the crisis has not affected your company's business interests yet it will soon. As a small law firm designed to help small businesses, the Katz Law Group invested time and energy s...

As the Coronavirus or its new namesake Covid-19 sweep across the nation, the economic effects of the virus are not just being felt on Wall Street. Businesses, both small and large, are now scrambling to find ways to maintain their productivity and maintain employee health. As the virus proceeds t...

From the very first day a new business owner opens a business, he takes on the risk. Before the first employee is hired and before the first invoice is sent, your new business needs to have an insurance plan in place to confront the plethora of challenges that the marketplace has to offer. 1.Com...

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A. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CREDIT APPLICATION OR IF YOU HAVE A CREDIT APPLICATION THAT IS MORE THAN TWO YEARS OLD YOU MUST READ THIS ARTICLE. According to the 2016 Small Business Survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 37% of the businesses in the survey fell into the "at risk" or...

fficationA. IF YOUR COMPANY HAS A CONTRACT, YOU MAY BE WELL SERVED BY INCLUDING CERTAIN KEY PROVISIONS IN ORDER TO FULLY PROTECT YOUR COMPANY'S LEGAL INTERESTS. In last week's blog, I discussed how to make your company's contract bulletproof by discussing the areas of attorney's fees, assignment...

A. IN ORDER TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS CONTRACTS AS "BULLETPROOF" AS POSSIBLE YOU NEED TO INCLUDE CERTAIN TERMS AND PROVISIONS IN ORDER TO FULLY PROTECT YOUR COMPANY'S LEGAL INTERESTS. From having tried many, many contract cases and having put together numerous contracts for various clients I can tel...

A. In today's workplace, it is not uncommon for employees to date other employees. Your company had better have a plan of action in place once this situation occurs or else you will get bitten by more than just Cupid. On June 21, 2018, Intel's CEO resigned after conducting a past consensual rela...

A. THE MASSACHUSETTS HOMESTEAD ACT UNDER G.L.c.188 IS DESIGNED TO GIVE HOMEOWNERS LIMITED PROTECTION AGAINST UNSECURED CREDITORS. The Massachusetts Homestead Act is a law in Massachusetts by which a homeowner is protected by what is called an estate of homestead. This estate of the homestead whi...

A. Having the great business idea is but the first step. Your new business must also focus on taking the right steps to make sure your business is protected. One of the last things on an entrepreneurs mind when they start a company is how to protect that company from future legal peril. More of...

A. BEFORE YOU OPEN YOUR SMALL BUSINESS, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE CROSSED THE TS AND DOTTED THE IS. With many small businesses as clients, I have had the experience of knowing what it takes to make sure that small businesses take those extra steps along the way to make sure they have protected their ...

A. PERHAPS YOU SHOULD RECONSIDER SERVING BOOZE AT YOUR NEXT HOME HOLIDAY PARTY THIS UPCOMING SPRING AND SUMMER.

A. IN SHELL V. BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE RAILWAY, A FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT SUGGESTED THAT LIABILITY COULD ATTACH WHERE AN EMPLOYER REGARDING AN AN OBESE INDIVIDUAL AS DISABLED IN VIOLATION OF THE AMERCIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) We know that the American public is becoming more obese. ...

A. Now that you have decided upon your specific loan its time to understand the SBA loan process. In my last blog, we identified the three kinds of loans currently offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Now that you have decided which loan best suits your companys financial needs, ...