Law & Government
Law & Government
Advice for Employers By Michael Lewis, Esq. Federal workplace enforcement has picked up speed. The EEOC continues to pursue discrimination, accommodation, and retaliation claims. OSHA has renewed its focus on […]
If It Cannot Run the Deal, It Cannot Protect the Business By Tanzi Cannon-Eckerle, Esq. Contracts are supposed to reflect the ‘meeting of the minds’ of the contracting parties. Yes, […]
Early in 2000, on one of her first days on the job at Sullivan, Hayes & Quinn, Meghan Sullivan visited a lead smelting and refining plant in New York, one […]
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 […]
