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30 11, 2023

How the Consumer Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 93A) Protects People from Unfair and Misleading Business Actions

November 30th, 2023|

If you've engaged in business or trade, chances are you've encountered unfair or deceptive practices resulting in financial losses. Fortunately, in Massachusetts, recourse is available for consumers facing such situations. M.G.L. c.93A empowers consumers to file individual or class action lawsuits against businesses engaging in "unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce," provided the consumer suffered an injury due to such practices (Section

6 05, 2022

Realtor.com: Smell a Neighbor’s Cigarette or Marijuana Smoke in Your Rental? Here’s What To Do

May 6th, 2022|

PK Boston's Robert Pellegrini recently spoke with Realtor.com author,  Kimberly Dawn Neumann, to talk about what to do if you smell a neighbor's cigarette or marijuana smoke in your rental. “For quite some time, smoking cigarettes inside or around public places has been outlawed due to the dangers of secondhand smoke,” says lawyer Robert Pellegrini, president of PK Boston, a firm that specializes in both real estate and cannabis law. “But as far as private

15 11, 2021

Corporate Freezeouts: Protect yourself from a business partnership fall out

November 15th, 2021|Tags: , , , , |

As the Principal of a boutique business and real estate-based law firm, I have been seeing an uptick in small business start-ups and related issues that naturally occur in these environments. With the stress of Covid-19 and the ever-changing recovery and adjustments businesses are having to make in order to survive, there is one issue, in particular, that seems to be stealing the headlines so to speak: corporate freezeout claims associated with changing percentage interests.

28 10, 2019

High Security: What RMDs Need To Know When Securing Their Site

October 28th, 2019|

RMDs can add security enforcement regulations to the list of requirements set by the Commonwealth, which became mandatory after medical marijuana sales were approved in 2013.  Due to a growing risk of theft and vandalism that could increase crime rates, RMDs must demonstrate that their security measures are up to snuff. As a requirement, all RMDs must coordinate with local enforcement regarding panic alarms, providing hours of operation, after-hours contact information and access to RMD

10 09, 2019

How to Use Peer-to-Peer Loans to Fund Your Small Business

September 10th, 2019|

PK Boston is Featured in US NEWS! August 14, 2019 What Is Peer-to-Peer Lending? With a typical small-business loan, you are borrowing money from a lender such as a bank, credit union or financing company that offers business loans. Individuals and institutions such as investment banks fund P2P loans. The loans are completed through a P2P lending platform, which acts as a middleman between borrower and lender. The advantage for the investor is that the money you

22 05, 2019

Top Small Business Question #9: Did You Hire An Employee or an “Independent Contractor”?

May 22nd, 2019|Tags: , , |

It’s a decision that our business clients often need to make when structuring their business, just like a corporate book or shareholder agreement. You’d be amazed how many folks don’t realize the disadvantages of mistakenly classifying an “Independent Contractor” as an employee. This mistake can cost thousands and even be considered criminal - so it’s important to get it right.  Not only can the state fine you for the misclassification but, the employee will have

22 05, 2019

New Foreclosure Mandates May Throw Real Estate Investors for a Loop

May 22nd, 2019|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

New Foreclosure Property Rules/Section 19: All notice of default letters will need to be closely scrutinized by the buyer's attorney to ensure that they strictly comply with the mortgage terms.