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There's a New Sheriff in Town... and She's Taking No Prisoners!
With an effective date of July 13, 2008, the Massachusetts Legislature last month passed a rigid new law, the effect of which will automatically triple the damages, plus add court costs and attorney fees, for employees who win payment of wage disputes against their employers.

So You Thought Non-Compete Agreements Were Safe? Think again.
Have you ever had a departing employee set up shop next door (literally or figuratively) and compete with you? It's a frustrating experience, and one which leads many small business owners to overreact by imposing non-compete agreements on all employees from that day forward. If this is you, take heed. If the Massachusetts Legislature has its way, that option won't be open to you for much longer.

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There's a New Sheriff in Town... and She's Taking No Prisoners!
With an effective date of July 13, 2008, the Massachusetts Legislature last month passed a rigid new law, the effect of which will automatically triple the damages, plus add court costs and attorney fees, for employees who win payment of wage disputes against their employers.

Employee or Independent Contractor?... That is the Question!
Twice in as many weeks, a client has called with a question about the characterization of a possible new hire. And, although it has been three years since the Massachusetts legislature passed the law that a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly headline referred to as "an earthquake for employers in Massachusetts," the aftershocks continue to be felt.

Deadline Approaching for Mass Data Security Law: No More Time to Procrastinate
The March 1, 2010 deadline for compliance with the Massachusetts Data security Laws is fast approaching and will not likely be further extended. This law effects any business or individual who stores data on any Massachusetts resident whose unauthorized access might compromise the privacy of that individual’s personal information. Failure to comply could be costly. Compliance for some may be very simple, while for others it could be both complicate and expensive.

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Ignore This at Your Peril!
It's been almost two years since I wrote to warn you about the perils of hiring "independent contractors" under the 2004 amendments to the Massachusetts law. Since then, the status has not improved and litigation has begun to shape its future. Let's review the current rules in Massachusetts.
So You Thought Non-Compete Agreements Were Safe? Think again.
Have you ever had a departing employee set up shop next door (literally or figuratively) and compete with you? It's a frustrating experience, and one which leads many small business owners to overreact by imposing non-compete agreements on all employees from that day forward. If this is you, take heed. If the Massachusetts Legislature has its way, that option won't be open to you for much longer.
Will New Laws Make Debt Management a Safer Option for Consumers in Debt?
With the economy showing little if any signs of improvement, more and more consumers find themselves deeper and deeper in debt. As the bills pile up and payments are missed people look to any means available to climb out of the hole. Once a certain point has been reached, this usually can not be done with out some sort of structured assistance. New government legislature restricting the practices of debt settlement companies may this a safer option for many of those struggling with mounting debt.

From Sharecropper's Daughter to College President
My mother used to say, "As the twig is bent, the tree shall grow." I believe that Ruth Simmons, once president of the highly-prestigious Smith College in Massachusetts, is the classic example of the truth of that statement. She is currently serving as President of Brown University. She is also the epitome of the American Dream and living proof that it is still alive and well in America.
Let's face it... employee wages are sacrosanct
The sooner Massachusetts small business owners accept this, the sooner they can stop having skirmishes and "misunderstandings" with the Attorney General's office that only result in frustration, penalties and ill will on all sides.
Myths and Mysteries: I Thought I Couldn't be Sued Personally if I Formed a Corporation
One of the results of last month's newsletter regarding the Massachusetts Homestead law (in addition to several clients finally filing for full homestead protection), was this common question: "Why should I worry about personal liability for business obligations… I formed a corporation?"

Don’t Cut & Gut Michigan No Fault Says Attorney Terry Cochran
Michigan’s No Fault Law has worked well for several years, serving as a model for other states. Now, in a cost-cutting attempt, the Michigan Legislature is proposing changes that will gut this fine law.
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