How ESOPs Can Benefit Owners and Employees

McLane Middleton's Woburn Office 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA

Whether you are planning for the future or looking to create ownership for your employees, or somewhere in between, you should be looking into an ESOP. An ESOP is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that enables employees to own part or all of the company they work for, while providing liquidity for the business owner.

What’s Her Story featuring Abby Chin

McLane Middleton's Woburn Office 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA

This networking series features successful women sharing their stories with other business owners and executives. Our guest speaker, Abby Chin, longtime courtside reporter for the 18-time NBA Champion Boston Celtics’ on NBC Sports Boston will sit down with McLane Middleton attorney Jennifer Parent to discuss her passion for sports broadcasting and will share how she worked her

2024 Economic Outlook

McLane Middleton's Woburn Office 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA

Will there be continued economic growth for 2024? How will interest rates continue trending over 2024/2025? These questions and many others are being asked more frequently in an ever changing economy. Join McLane Middleton attorney John Colucci along with Terry Sylvester Charron, Senior Director, Investment Strategist with BNY Wealth and Brien Moriarty, Senior Vice President with

Post-Mortem Planning: Strategic Estate Planning Does Not End at Death

McLane Middleton's Woburn Office 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA

While many popular estate planning strategies are created and implemented during a client’s lifetime, other strategies and opportunities are available after the client’s death. Some strategies can be used to fix a “broken” estate plan or address changed circumstances, while others are implemented post-mortem to achieve goals contemplated during the client’s life. During this presentation, McLane Middleton

Future Headwinds? Estate Planning and the 2024 Election

McLane Middleton's Woburn Office 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA

Please join McLane Middleton attorneys Bradford N. Vezina and Philip L. Tizzano as they explore and analyze how the upcoming presidential election and proposed tax reforms (income, gift, and estate) could dramatically alter and curtail some of the most widely used planning tools and strategies currently available to estate planners and wealth advisors.  The presenters will

The Massachusetts Employers’ 2025 To-Do List

McLane Middleton's Woburn Office 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA

The start of a new year is a great time to review and update employment practices. Join members of McLane Middleton’s Employment Law Practice Group for a discussion of what employers can expect from the new administration and some key items that Massachusetts employers should consider putting on their “To-Do” list in 2025, including wage

Commercial Leasing 101

McLane Middleton's Woburn Office 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA

Join us for a discussion of the fundamentals of commercial leases, focusing on the essential components and considerations for tenants, landlords, and real estate professionals. Members of the McLane Middleton Real Estate Practice Group will explain the responsibilities and rights of both landlords and tenants, including property maintenance, insurance, and potential lease clauses governing rent

Handling the Purchase or Sale of a Business

McLane Middleton's Woburn Office 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA

Buying or selling a business is a complex process that requires careful planning, negotiation, and execution. This seminar will guide business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs through the critical steps involved in a successful transaction. Topics include due diligence, legal considerations, the business transaction lifecycle from the buyer’s and seller’s perspectives, and strategies for a smooth transition.

What’s Her Story with Carolyn Jones

McLane Middleton's Woburn Office 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA

This networking series features successful women sharing their stories with other business owners and executives. Carolyn Jones, Market President and Publisher of the Boston Business Journal (BBJ), will join McLane Middleton attorney Kim Kramer for an in-depth conversation about her deep passion for the publishing industry and the dynamic changes it has undergone. Carolyn will reflect

House v. NCAA – Potential Future of Name, Image and Likeness

McLane Middleton's Woburn Office 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA

On September 5, 2024, Judge Claudia Wilken declined to grant preliminary approval of the House v. NCAA settlement. Fast forward to April 7, 2025, Judge Wilken recently held a hearing on the proposed final House settlement. During the hearing, Judge Wilken challenged the settlement in certain aspects and challenged the attorneys to prove the settlement

The Importance of a Board of Directors

McLane Middleton's Woburn Office 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA

A company’s board of directors plays a critical role in its governance, strategy, and overall success. Join us for an informative seminar to discuss the important role a board of directors plays within a company. Whether you’re a founder, executive, board member, investor, or advisor, this session will provide a clear understanding of how a

Why DEI Still Matters – A Conversation with Pratt Wiley

McLane Middleton's Woburn Office 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility efforts have been the subject of major interest, concern and debate in our nation. Recent executive orders have attempted to reshape discrimination laws and eliminate practices that the current administration deems unlawful discrimination. Businesses and nonprofit organizations committed to increasing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility may be thinking about how