Legal Steps for Launching a Non-Profit Organization Non-Profit Law Guide In this guide, you will find information on nonprofit law. Non-profit law is complicated and usually undertaken with the assistance of a lawyer. Is Your Nonprofit Organization Seeking Corporate Status? Step 1: Articles of organization. Here is a list of some of the information you will need for…

Filing Personal Bankruptcy Chapter 7 “Liquidation” Bankruptcy Process and Procedures In this guide designed for the debtor, you will find important information on chapter 7 bankruptcy. Seeking the advice of a qualified attorney is strongly recommended because bankruptcy has long-term financial and legal outcomes. Misunderstandings of the law or making mistakes in the process can…

Business or Personal Re-Organization Chapter 11 The “Reorganization” Bankruptcy Process and Procedures In this guide designed for the debtor, you will find important information on chapter 11 bankruptcy. Please note that the rules are slightly different from a regular bankruptcy case for a “small business case,” as well as for single asset real estate debtors….

How to protect your Intellectual Property Patent Trademark Copyright The most well-known intellectual property types are copyrights, patents, trademark; however, these three are easily confusable. Even though some similarities are shared, they have distinctions and serve different purposes when it comes to intellectual property protection. Patent Definition A patent protects an invention. A patent for…

Defending Against a Lawsuit The list of possible lawsuits would be very long.  Here is a short example: mortgage foreclosures, debt collection, unpaid fees for services, real estate leases, negligence and personal injury, auto accidents, employment and/or labor law issues, neighbor disputes, trust and probate issues, discrimination cases, privacy suits, statutory rights, unfair trade, e.g. false…

Planning and First Steps The list of possible lawsuits would be very long.  Here is a short example: mortgage foreclosures, debt collection, unpaid fees for services, real estate leases, negligence and personal injury, auto accidents, employment and/or labor law issues, neighbor disputes, trust and probate issues, discrimination cases, privacy suits, statutory rights, unfair trade for…

Here are some important steps for starting a new business. Avoid some of the big “gotcha’s” when starting a new business ideally with help of a lawyer. Starting a Company in Massachusetts Checklist for starting a business in Massachusetts: A corporation is an independent legal entity separate from its owners. It can own assets, acquire…