Is it legal to pay and receive referral fees in Massachusetts, specifically in the solar (photovoltaic) industry, where Business A refers a customer to Business B, and Business B pays Business A a referral fee after selling a service to that customer?

February 4th, 2024

I have a complicated issue with my payroll service provider, Paychex. They promised a range of HR services, including a non-compete agreement, on-site visits from an HR specialist, and a dedicated HR specialist for my account. However, they are not delivering these services and refuse to escalate my complaint. I paid a significant setup fee and monthly charges, but they claim intellectual property rights over the employee handbook I partially wrote. I want to know how to proceed to potentially sue for breach of contract and recover my losses.

May 9th, 2024

I developed a software application at great expense of time. I found out and retained evidence that a malicious third party A hacked into my workstation or a computer managed by a third party provider on which the software is running, and tampered with the software (probably attempted to reverse engineer it). Did A break any law? Is the offense civil or criminal? What does A risk if found guilty? What is the most effective legal strategy from my perspective to monetize this and future software applications, recoup money lost on this application, and deter A or any other parties going forward?

February 20th, 2024

I am bringing an 8 x 11 approximately Salt Plate as a gift for my son. It is a brick of salt that can be cooked on and was bought at Sur La Table. I plan to carry it on as it fits in my purse. It is not a liquid, but I don't want to take the chance of having to leave it behind. Is this possible?

September 14th, 2023

I loaned someone $60,000 on a handshake, and they won't pay me back. I've spoken to several lawyers, but nobody has helped me. What can I do?

April 18th, 2024