Business

Incentivizing Key Employees with Phantom Stock

Creating incentives for employees to perform better can take many forms, such as merit bonuses or grants of equity through…

2 years ago

The Three Ds of Buy-Sell Agreements

The old adage “Failing to plan is planning to fail” can easily be applied to owning a business. Business owners…

2 years ago

Does the Federal Arbitration Act Exception Apply to Your Employees?

The Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”), long a thorn in the side of employees who desire litigation, has now been limited…

3 years ago

The New Massachusetts Non-Compete Law

To protect their business interests, many employers include noncompetition clauses in their employment agreements, which place prohibitions on employees working…

3 years ago

Rudolph Friedmann Welcomes Associate Brian Lynch

Rudolph Friedmann is pleased to announce the addition of associate Brian Lynch. Brian helps entrepreneurs and business owners grow their…

3 years ago

Narrowing of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) was enacted by Congress in 1986 as a response to the emergence of…

3 years ago

Employees Gain Whistleblower Protections for Antitrust Complaints

The departure of key employees can be quite damaging to a business’ bottom line. It is not surprising that businesses…

3 years ago

MA Court Rules Tenant Does Not Owe Rent During COVID-19 Related Government Shutdown

UMNV 205-207 Newbury, LLC (referred to as “UMNV”) leased its Newbury Street location to Caffe Nero Americas, Inc. (referred to…

4 years ago

Law360’s Employment Newsletter Features Expert Analysis by Eric Walz and Adam Shafran in “DOJ Action Is A Cautionary Tale On Employer No-Poach Pacts”

In “DOJ Action Is A Cautionary Tale On Employer No-Poach Pacts,” Eric Walz and Adam Shafran provide their expert analysis…

4 years ago

Vaccines to Come, but in the Interim, Preparation Is a Franchisee’s Best Friend

Perhaps more than others, small business owners have found it difficult to weather the sudden and seemingly endless rounds of…

4 years ago