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Commercial Litigation Laws in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts commercial-litigation work often involves contract disputes, Chapter 93A claims, business torts, partnership and LLC fights, and UCC issues. Most commercial disputes run through the Massachusetts Superior Court, with the Business Litigation Session (BLS) in Suffolk County available for complex business cases. Chapter 93A is central to a huge share of Massachusetts commercial litigation given its multi-damages remedy.
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Statute of Limitations
Massachusetts contract claims generally follow a 6-year limitations period; Chapter 93A claims follow a 4-year period; tort claims are generally 3 years; UCC-specific provisions apply their own rules.
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Key Massachusetts Statutes
The Business Litigation Session in Suffolk County Superior Court provides a specialized forum for complex business cases involving corporate governance, contracts, securities, intellectual property, and other commercial matters.
Chapter 93A governs unfair or deceptive acts and practices in trade or commerce, with distinctive multi-damages and attorneys’ fees remedies central to Massachusetts commercial litigation.
Massachusetts commercial-litigation cases frequently involve Article 2 sales, Article 9 secured transactions, and related UCC provisions.
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