Law & Government
Law & Government
When Savings Aren’t Savings By Tanzi Cannon-Eckerle, Esq. When employers cut costs, the wrong cuts can get expensive fast. As employers head into the second quarter of 2026, a lot of […]
Safety First By John S. Gannon, Esq. Workplace privacy and data security are growing concerns for employers as they contend with advanced cybersecurity and ransomware threats, instant transfers of […]
A Matter of Trusts By Gina M. Barry, Esq. In Massachusetts, if you pass away owning assets worth more than $2 million, your estate will likely owe Massachusetts estate […]
Culture Shock By Tanzi Cannon-Eckerle, Esq. By now, most New England employers have heard the rumblings: the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is taking a dramatically tougher stance on […]
A Liquor License Lesson By Joshua M. Goldstein, Esq. Operating a restaurant, bar, event hall, or other business that utilizes a liquor license is hard enough without accidentally tripping […]
ICE at the Door By Marylou Fabbo, Esq. In 2026, employers across the U.S. are expected to continue to face intensified and broadened immigration enforcement efforts. Executive actions, regulatory […]
Work in Progress By Meaghan Murphy, Esq. A Massachusetts Superior Court recently dismissed claims brought by an employee under the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act (MEPA) and the Massachusetts anti-discrimination […]
Choosing a Cause That Matters By Gina M. Barry, Esq. As we come to the holiday season, charitable giving comes to the fore. Do you donate money to charity […]
Out in the Open By Michael Lewis, Esq. On Oct. 29, Massachusetts’ pay transparency law took effect. Employers must post a good-faith pay range for each specific position and provide […]
Strengthening the Workplace By Kayla Snider, Esq. Coldplaygate, from this past July, serves as a stark reminder that, in an era where the internet, social media, and memes reign […]
Ghosts, Goblins, and Disclosure Laws By Ryan K. O’Hara, Esq. It’s 9:53 p.m. on Oct. 31. You’ve just shut off the porch lights after an evening of greeting trick-or-treaters. […]
After the Kirk Fallout, What the Law Protects — and What It Does Not By Michael Lewis, Esq After Charlie Kirk’s killing, workers across many sectors posted remarks that […]
Trouble in Margaritaville By Hyman G. Darling, Esq. Over the past couple of years, you may have read about all the famous people who passed away either with no […]
When a Fire Strikes By Daryl M. Johnson, Esq. When a rental property suffers a devastating fire, most owners assume they’ll have the freedom to use the fire insurance […]
Avoiding Layoff Pitfalls By John Gannon, Esq. Last month, on Independence Day, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), a nearly 1,000-page bill addressing […]
