We have become aware of the following events, classes, seminars, and the like which may be of interest to you:
Navigating Commercial Leases: A Guide for Small Business Owners
Thursday, April 17 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Virtual Meeting
In collaboration with Transaction Law Clinics at Harvard Law School, the Boston Local Development Corporation team is excited to host a FREE webinar, Navigating Commercial Leases: A Guide for Small Business Owners. The presentation will cover key commercial lease topics, including lease structures, tenant and landlord obligations, legal protections, negotiation strategies, risk mitigation, and default rights and remedies.
Join us and share with your network of small business owners.
Previous Events
Bowdoin Geneva Main Streets & Transactional Law Clinics of Harvard Law School presents:
Commercial Leases: Learn the Do’s & Don’ts Before You Sign
An In Person Workshop on Commercial Leases,
Wednesday, November 8th, 6 PM – 7:30 PM EST
The presentation will provide general guidance on commercial leases. We are not able to provide direct legal advice in response to your questions during the presentation but will use the information and questions you share to tailor the presentation. Note that the information you share on this form is visible to both the Transactional Law Clinics at Harvard Law School and Bowdoin Geneva Main Streets.”
Opportunities for additional services are available free of charge for those that qualify subject to the availability of the Transactional Law Clinics.
Introduction To Contracts For Small Business Owners
Are you a small business owner looking to gain a better understanding of contracts? Whether you’re just starting out or seeking to refine your knowledge, our “Intro to Contracts for Small Business Owners” presentation is for you.
Understanding how contracts work is crucial for safeguarding your interests and promoting growth. Whether you’re entering into agreements with clients, suppliers, or employees, having a strong grasp of contract essentials can help you avoid costly mistakes and legal troubles. This event is designed to demystify contract basics, making contracts accessible and comprehensible for small business owners like you.
The presentation will cover key topics, including contract formation and modification, common contract terms, breach of contract, and best practices for making contracts. Join us for an informative and engaging presentation that will empower you to make informed decisions for your business.
Presented by Boston Local Development Corporation (BLDC) and the Transactional Law Clinics (TLC) of Harvard Law School.
Lawyers Clearinghouse
Upcoming Events for Nonprofits:
- Nonprofit Bylaws Consultation, on Tuesday, May 17th, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM via Zoom. Apply for this consultation by following this link
Bylaws serve as the main governing document of your organization; the bedrock upon which its foundation rests. When bylaws are not carefully created and maintained in accordance with the best practices outlined in your Articles of Organization, cracks may start to appear in this foundation, hampering your work and taking away from your organization’s mission and resources.
Apply to join us for a two-part training and consultation program on bylaws and corporate governance issue spotting. The 75-minute training will focus on the mechanics of the bylaws and give you practical tips for how to use these documents in your operation. The subsequent 90-minute consultation session will be staffed by lawyers from Weil. They will review your current bylaws or assist you in creating a new policy and make recommendations as necessary.
This is designed for any nonprofit looking to change, update, or create bylaws, from established longstanding nonprofits to those who have just incorporated and want to make sure they have legally-sound bylaws.
- Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop, on Thursday, May 19th 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Register for the workshop
Learn more about the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts. Presenters will address topics such as:
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- For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
- What is a Not-for-Profit?
- Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
- Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
- State Reporting & Regulation
- Federal Tax Exemption
- Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation
Presenters: Luke Blackadar, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston; Lisa McChesney, Goodwin
Legal Basics of Running Your Business
Navigating Corporate Structure and Finance
Join us for a webinar to learn about the legal and financial basics of running your business!
Wed., March 30, 2022 5:00 pm EST
Webinar via Zoom
Sign up today! bit.ly/BLDCLegalBasics
Contact BLDC at [email protected] for questions regarding this event.
Presented by:
Boston Local Development Corporation (BLDC) and the Transactional Law Clinics of Harvard Law School (TLC)
East Somerville Main Streets: Small Business Lease Negotiation Workshop
with the Transactional Law Clinics of Harvard Law School
Wednesday, April 8th, 10 AM – 11:30 AM,
165 Broadway in East Somerville
Free to Attend
RSVP to [email protected]