The police are allowed to stop you when you are driving, but only in certain circumstances. The first is at a sobriety checkpoint. These are allowed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, but the police must follow strict guidelines when using them. If an officer fails...
The roads were relatively quiet last year during the holiday season. But the same cannot be said in 2021. Family, friends and work colleagues are once again gathering for holiday celebrations. It also means that there's once again a higher-than-average chance for...
Not every procedure or business practice needs to be a secret, but it pays to protect revenue-generating information known as a trade secret. Definitions vary, but Massachusetts defines trade secrets as “anything tangible or intangible or electronically kept or...
The commonwealth requires businesses to conduct sexual harassment training for new or existing employees who change positions within one year of the hire date. It also encourages companies to complete additional training for managers and supervisors within one year of...
Earlier this month, the Biden administration released a memo called “Path out of the Pandemic.” The memorandum outlines six priorities for fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic. All businesses should take note of the mandate and what it means. The Department of Labor’s...
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved Nasdaq’s push for mixed corporate boards in early August of 2020. The first of its kind policy would require all corporations that list shares on one of the world’s largest market exchanges to feature boards that meet...
Businesses often strive to attract customers with advertising that promises high-quality goods and services, a good deal or a combination thereof. The marketing copy can be an ongoing slogan, a single advertisement, a TV ad or a print ad. Regardless of the outlet, a...
