COVID and the Courts

3 years ago

The COVID pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives. Our workplaces, schools, religious institutions, social venues and restaurants have…

Employees Gain Whistleblower Protections for Antitrust Complaints

3 years ago

The departure of key employees can be quite damaging to a business’ bottom line. It is not surprising that businesses…

Massachusetts Employers – It’s Time to Update Your Employee Handbooks

3 years ago

Every employer is well advised to have a written employee handbook consisting of a written compilation of rules, standards and…

Stressed Out! Recent Court Decision Provides Clarification Concerning Employer Requirements for Accommodation of Disabled Employees Under the ADA

4 years ago

In the current age of global pandemics and unprecedented economic instability, many employers and employees find themselves stressed to the…

Workplace Regulations Up in Smoke? Changes and Challenges Faced by Massachusetts Employers Due to Evolving Massachusetts Marijuana Law

4 years ago

Laws permitting the medicinal use of marijuana were enacted in Massachusetts in 2012 and on July 1, 2018, recreational marijuana…

SJC Clarifies Time Limit on Construction Claims in Multi-Phase Condominium Projects

4 years ago

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) resolved an important question concerning how long prospective plaintiffs have to pursue construction defect…

MA Court Rules Tenant Does Not Owe Rent During COVID-19 Related Government Shutdown

4 years ago

UMNV 205-207 Newbury, LLC (referred to as “UMNV”) leased its Newbury Street location to Caffe Nero Americas, Inc. (referred to…

Law360’s Employment Newsletter Features Expert Analysis by Eric Walz and Adam Shafran in “DOJ Action Is A Cautionary Tale On Employer No-Poach Pacts”

4 years ago

In “DOJ Action Is A Cautionary Tale On Employer No-Poach Pacts,” Eric Walz and Adam Shafran provide their expert analysis…

Bobby Rudolph Named Partner in the Firm

4 years ago

We are pleased to announce Bobby Rudolph has been named partner in the firm. Bobby joined the firm as an…

Can You Be Fired for Political Commentary?

4 years ago

In today’s world, political discourse is rarely civil and can often lead to potentially tense and/or hostile disagreements. However, if…