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Employee or Independent Contractor? You Decide
by Mark J. Ventola
If your workforce includes independent contractors, you need to be aware of recent changes to the law in Massachusetts that reduce your flexibility greatly. [Contact]
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Avoid Being Lured by a Phishing E-mail Scam
by Maria E. Recalde
Phishing scams are prevalent and on the rise. They result not only in the theft of valuable personal and financial information, but also in the theft of trade secrets, intellectual property and other highly sensitive and confidential business information. Routinely taking a few precautionary steps, however, can minimize your risk of being the victim of a phishing expedition. [Contact Author]
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Raising Seed Capital for Emerging Businesses
by Michael J. Drooff
Emerging technology and other businesses require a substantial amount of capital to fund basic development work on a product. Once that development work is complete, a new infusion of capital is needed to test the product in market conditions and adapt its functionality to developing customer needs, before the emerging business can commence regular business operations. The capital that is used for these purposes is typically referred to as "seed capital." This article describes the sources of seed capital, the issues that will be raised by the potential investment of new funds at this critical time in the life of an emerging company, and what your counsel can do for you and your emerging business about them. [Contact Author]
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Welcome to the Blogosphere
by Michael G. Valentine
Blogging. Everybody is doing it, but does your company know how to protect itself? Make sure that you are taking the necessary precautions to ensure that your company and your employees are blogging safely. [Contact Author]
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Beware the Boilerplate
by Peter S. Cowan
This article discusses certain provisions in commercial contracts that are often considered "customary" and "standard" -- and why such terms must always be understood and sometimes avoided. It highlights commonly encountered terms and conditions of contracts that, in practice, have unintended consequences. [Contact Author]
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New Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Law's Effect Upon Your Health Plan
by Monica A. Ciolfi
The new Medicare prescription drug benefit becomes available to Medicare-eligible individuals on January 1, 2006. If your company provides health benefits to retirees, you've probably already started making preparations. However, even if your company doesn't provide retiree health benefits, you still have certain obligations under the new law if your health plan covers any employees who are over 65 or who have Medicare as primary or secondary coverage. [Contact Author]
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MVCC Breakfast Forum with Mayor Thomas M. Menino
Thursday, July 14, 2005
The Riverwalk Restaurant
Lawrence, MA
For more information or to register contact the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce at 978 686.0900 or visit www.merrimackvalleychamber.com.
12th Annual ABI Northeast Bankruptcy Conference
July 14-17, 2005
Cape Cod, MA
Conference Co-Chair: Bruce A. Harwood, SPB+G Manchester
Conference Co-Sponsor: Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA
To register contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at 703 739.0800 or visit www.abiworld.org.
AeA New England International Series:
Practical Insights on Mainland China: Opportunities and Challenges -
4th Annual Briefing
Thursday, July 21, 2005
7:30AM - 11:45AM
BTU International Inc.
23 Esquire Road
North Billerica, MA
Sponsored By: Hong Kong Trade Development Council
For more information or to register, contact AeA New England at 781 938.1925 or visit www.aeanet.org.
CE Marking Basics Seminar
Tuesday, August 2, 2005
12:00PM - 3:00PM
Silicon Valley Bank
2221 Washington Street
Newton, MA
Sponsored By: Silicon Valley Bank; US Commercial Service
For more intormation contact the Massachusetts Export Center at 617 973.8664 or visit www.mass.gov/export.
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Night Networking at the Ritz
Wednesday, August 3, 2005
5:30PM - 7:30PM
The Ritz-Carlton
15 Arlington Street
Boston, MA
For more information contact the chamber at 617 227.4500 extension 400 or visit www.bostonchamber.com.
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