The American Heritage Dictionary defines retaliate as, “To return like for like, especially evil for evil.” In life we are taught that one good turn deserves another. In franchising, many believe there is evil … [Read more...]
Employment Law Updates
May 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This Employment Law Update was furnished by Masterman, Culbert & Tully LLP, One Lewis Wharf, Boston 02110, (617) 722-8100, www.mctlaw.com and addresses a range of issues from statutory amendments to recent cases … [Read more...]
Boston’s Coffee Sales Grind to Just a Trickle
May 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
An estimated 2 million Greater Boston residents are without clean drinking water and under a boil water order following the breaching of a 10-foot pipe that supplies clean water to the region. The Boston Globe reports … [Read more...]
IFA Says Ruling Threatens Viability of Franchise Businesses in Massachusetts
April 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The International Franchise Association says that a recent ruling by U.S. District Court of Massachusetts Judge William G. Young will severely impact the ability of franchise businesses to operate, create jobs and … [Read more...]
State of Massachusetts Institutes a Tax Amnesty Program for a Limited Time
March 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Massachusetts Commissioner of Revenue has established a 2-month amnesty period starting April 1, 2010 until June 1, 2010 applicable for tax periods ending on or before December 31, 2009 that is limited to sales-use … [Read more...]
Brewing Up Campaign Cash
March 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Livia Gershon writes in the Worcester Business Journal that in 2004, the state passed a law that kept restaurant staff with managerial responsibilities from being part of any tip pool. According to Jim Coen, … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Bill Would Force Paid Sick Leave for Everyone
February 26, 2010 By 3 Comments
Amanda Fakhreddine of the Patriot Ledger writes that in order to stay in business in the current economic climate, Richard Meier, owner of Meier & Associates, has had to make drastic cutbacks. Now, Meier, whose … [Read more...]
Judges: Massachusetts’ ‘Tip Law’ not Retroactive: Defense bar hail
February 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
David E. Frank writes at Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly via Dolan Media Newswire rulings by two influential trial judges have found that the treble damages provision of the tip statute does not apply retroactively, an … [Read more...]
State Builds an Express Lane for New Businesses
February 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sarah Shemkus of the Cape Cod Times writes if you are looking to start a business in Massachusetts? You could start at the Web site of the state's office of Housing and Economic Development. A few clicks could take you … [Read more...]
Dunkin’ Sues Boston Franchisee after he Helped his Wife Start a Rival Restaurant
January 26, 2010 By 3 Comments
Jon Chesto reports in The Patriot Ledger that Dunkin’ Donuts is serving up a termination notice and federal lawsuit against a franchisee after the Canton-based company said he helped his wife open a rival restaurant … [Read more...]
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