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Attorney Howard Goldman weighs in on Nstar’s liability for recent Back Bay power outage

Attorney Howard Goldman was quoted in the Boston Business Journal regarding Nstar’s potential liability for damages caused to Boston Back Bay businesses that were affected by the power outage. Nstar liability from outage hinges on whether negligence occurred by Lisa van der Pool,  Boston Business Journal Nstar officials have insisted in press reports that the utility isn’t liable for losses resulting from the big Back Bay power outage in mid-March, but some local attorneys say that may be wishful thinking on

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April 14, 2012 – Danger and Pitfalls of Social Media

The Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce Lawyer’s Council Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 7:30-9:00AM 160 Gould St, #200 Needham, MA 02492 $10 Members, $15 Non-Members Click here to register  Learn about some of the dangers and pitfalls associated of what we increasingly take for granted in our brave, new digital business and professional world.

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Are the condo trustees responsible for mold on outside of the building?

Additional Information: I am the owner of a condo unit in Needham. I have a mold problem which stems from water damage coming through the outside bricks. I had a mold assessment company take air and material samples. It was determined that there is extensive mold growth and damage. I assume the management company is responsible for any and all cleaning and repairs to my unit? ATTORNEY ANSWER: A condominium is a hybrid type of ownership with individual ownership of the

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March 17, 2012 – Condominium Law and Legal Overview

March 17, 2012: 8:30 am – 9:30am Community Associations Institute Leadership Basic Training – Program Brochure | Register for event Holiday Inn and Suites of Marlborough, MA 265 Lakeside Avenue, Marlborough, MA 01752 Learn essential skills, understand relevant condominium laws and find out what’s challenging today’s condominium boards and owners at this full-day training program. Leave with new ideas, solutions to problems and a 150-page manual including sample forms, documents and helpful information for future reference. Interaction with industry professionals and

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Does MA law require contracts between businesses to be in writing?

Additional  Information:My Boston based business is being sued for a debt from a production company who provided services and was only paid about 20% of the debt. It has been 2 years and we have not had the funds to pay. It was a deal between corporations and it was not in writing and the amount owed is in dispute. We never got our film footage. There was no contract.   Does Mass law require contracts between businesses to be in writing? 

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Is a non-compete still valid if I only worked probationary period?

Additional Information: Is a non-compete still valid if I only worked during a probationary period?  I started a new job, and worked for 3 weeks before I quit. They promised a lot and delivered very little.  Now they are trying to keep me from earning a living. All I have done for the past 18 years is advertising sales. I just started another job in Needham where the former job was in a different region.  Will Massachusetts courts enforce the non-compete?

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Do we need a business attorney to file in small claims court?

Additional Information: We own a small business outside of Boston.  We have been trying to collect a business debt for $9000 without any luck.  Can I file a claim in small claims court for the money owed to our business or do I need an attorney?  What are the guidelines for filing small claims and what fees are associated if I do this on my own vs. hiring an attorney? ATTORNEY ANSWER: In Massachusetts, small claims are brought for matters of

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I have a personal credit card judgement. Can I protect our family business?

Additional Information: We own a small family business in Needham and it is doing OK, but not good enough to pay off a credit card judgment against me personally. The bank that handles my business account is worried the credit card company could come after business assets or monies. What can I do to protect the family business? ATTORNEY ANSWER: If your business is a sole proprietorship and/or partnership, your credit card company could attempt to attach the assets of your

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January 19, 2012 – Zoning Reform in Newton and Needham

Sponsor: Jointly Presented by the Chamber’s Lawyers Council and its Economic Development Committee When: Thursday, January 19th, 2012 Where: Mount Ida College – (Continuing Education Conference Room -New England Institute Building) 777 Dedham Street, Newton 7:30am-9:00am $15 for Chamber members, $25 for Guests (includes Continental breakfast).

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Attorney Howard Goldman weighs in on Nstar’s liability for recent Back Bay power outage

Attorney Howard Goldman was quoted in the Boston Business Journal regarding Nstar’s potential liability for damages caused to Boston Back Bay businesses that were affected by the power outage. Nstar liability from outage hinges on whether negligence occurred by Lisa van der Pool,  Boston Business Journal Nstar officials have insisted in press reports that the utility isn’t liable for losses resulting from the big Back Bay power outage in mid-March, but some local attorneys say that may be wishful thinking on

Read More »

April 14, 2012 – Danger and Pitfalls of Social Media

The Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce Lawyer’s Council Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 7:30-9:00AM 160 Gould St, #200 Needham, MA 02492 $10 Members, $15 Non-Members Click here to register  Learn about some of the dangers and pitfalls associated of what we increasingly take for granted in our brave, new digital business and professional world.

Read More »

Are the condo trustees responsible for mold on outside of the building?

Additional Information: I am the owner of a condo unit in Needham. I have a mold problem which stems from water damage coming through the outside bricks. I had a mold assessment company take air and material samples. It was determined that there is extensive mold growth and damage. I assume the management company is responsible for any and all cleaning and repairs to my unit? ATTORNEY ANSWER: A condominium is a hybrid type of ownership with individual ownership of the

Read More »

March 17, 2012 – Condominium Law and Legal Overview

March 17, 2012: 8:30 am – 9:30am Community Associations Institute Leadership Basic Training – Program Brochure | Register for event Holiday Inn and Suites of Marlborough, MA 265 Lakeside Avenue, Marlborough, MA 01752 Learn essential skills, understand relevant condominium laws and find out what’s challenging today’s condominium boards and owners at this full-day training program. Leave with new ideas, solutions to problems and a 150-page manual including sample forms, documents and helpful information for future reference. Interaction with industry professionals and

Read More »

Does MA law require contracts between businesses to be in writing?

Additional  Information:My Boston based business is being sued for a debt from a production company who provided services and was only paid about 20% of the debt. It has been 2 years and we have not had the funds to pay. It was a deal between corporations and it was not in writing and the amount owed is in dispute. We never got our film footage. There was no contract.   Does Mass law require contracts between businesses to be in writing? 

Read More »

Is a non-compete still valid if I only worked probationary period?

Additional Information: Is a non-compete still valid if I only worked during a probationary period?  I started a new job, and worked for 3 weeks before I quit. They promised a lot and delivered very little.  Now they are trying to keep me from earning a living. All I have done for the past 18 years is advertising sales. I just started another job in Needham where the former job was in a different region.  Will Massachusetts courts enforce the non-compete?

Read More »

Do we need a business attorney to file in small claims court?

Additional Information: We own a small business outside of Boston.  We have been trying to collect a business debt for $9000 without any luck.  Can I file a claim in small claims court for the money owed to our business or do I need an attorney?  What are the guidelines for filing small claims and what fees are associated if I do this on my own vs. hiring an attorney? ATTORNEY ANSWER: In Massachusetts, small claims are brought for matters of

Read More »

I have a personal credit card judgement. Can I protect our family business?

Additional Information: We own a small family business in Needham and it is doing OK, but not good enough to pay off a credit card judgment against me personally. The bank that handles my business account is worried the credit card company could come after business assets or monies. What can I do to protect the family business? ATTORNEY ANSWER: If your business is a sole proprietorship and/or partnership, your credit card company could attempt to attach the assets of your

Read More »

January 19, 2012 – Zoning Reform in Newton and Needham

Sponsor: Jointly Presented by the Chamber’s Lawyers Council and its Economic Development Committee When: Thursday, January 19th, 2012 Where: Mount Ida College – (Continuing Education Conference Room -New England Institute Building) 777 Dedham Street, Newton 7:30am-9:00am $15 for Chamber members, $25 for Guests (includes Continental breakfast).

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