December 11, 2009

The annual holiday shopping season has begun.  Hordes of anxious shoppers have crammed shopping malls, outlet stores, and retail shops all across Massachusetts in search of the perfect gift.  Be sure you know your rights before you buy! read the entire article…

December 1, 2009

Short of starting one’s own business, the method to own and operate a business is through the acquisition of an existing enterprise.  Particular issues should be considered in this acquisition process such as due diligence, letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, non competition arrangements, availability of seller financing, and stock versus asset acquisition.  The purchase and sale agreement culminates resolution of these issues in a thorough manner, but contemplates a closing at which time title and the purchase price are exchanged, often not without last minute glitches. read the entire article…