Choosing a Massachusetts Business Litigation Law Firm
Choosing a Massachusetts Business Litigation Law Firm
In the normal course of doing business, disputes will arise, perhaps a disgruntled employee, recently terminated, has decided to erase all trace of a software program he or she developed, or a group of shareholders, unhappy with the direction their investment is going, decide to file a civil action against a company’s board of directors. With committed, competent counsel, companies, and the people that work for them and invest in them, can resolve their conflicts.
When a business enters into a contract, it enters a legally enforceable agreement to do or not do a particular thing, for instance purchase and deliver goods, disburse prize money from a sweepstakes, pay office rent on the first of the month, or lease equipment. If, after entering into an agreement with another party and that party fails to deliver on its promise, a company may decide to bring suit for breach of contract.
Certain employers require employees to sign non-compete and non-disclosure agreements. The last thing a company wants to happen is to have valuable proprietary information, such as the programming language behind its new database software, or its customer list, in the hands of a competitor.
The non-compete agreement, or a covenant not to compete, prevents an employee from taking a job with a related business over a certain period of time. If an employee decides to pursue a job with a competitor, and is not dissuaded from doing so after repeated attempts to remind him or her of the agreement, litigation may be necessary.
An NDA protects a company in a similar fashion, preventing an employee from revealing confidential information that gives the company its competitive edge. If the NDA is breached, a company can seek an injunction in court preventing further release of information, as well as bring suit to recover damages.
A company that holds various copyrights (original works such as software or a novel), trademarks (company-specific phrases or logos), and patents (a product design that cannot be used without a creator’s permission) may pursue litigation if it believes they are being infringed upon.
Company shareholders and directors are trusted to act in the best interest of the company, and its other shareholders. If a shareholder believes that this trust has been broken, under Massachusetts state law he or she may sue for breach of fiduciary duty.
If your business finds itself in a dispute, and you believe that you must bring a legal action to protect the business and its assets, or your business has been sued or is being threatened with a lawsuit, it is important that you retain a business law firm that has a proven record in business litigation. Parker | Scheer business lawyers will handle your case professionally and thoroughly and have a proven record of success. From the corner store to the large regional company, Parker | Scheer’s team of business lawyers works closely with clients of all sizes. Whether your case requires arbitration, mediation, or traditional litigation, we will make sure your case gets resolved as soon as possible, so you can get back to what is important… the health and growth of your business.
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For more information on Massachusetts business law or if you are seeking a Boston business lawyer for any other needs, please contact Barry Scheer. If you prefer, you can also telephone our offices in Boston seven days a week at toll free 866-414-0400.
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Barry S. Scheer is a partner and co-founder of Parker Scheer LLP, and serves as director of the firm's Business Law and Litigation Group. With more than twenty-five years of experience in the area of business litigation and corporate law, Mr. Scheer is widely regarded as among Massachusetts' leading business litigation attorneys.