McLane Middleton

Corporate Transparency Act
2024-01-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar, Webinar
Starting January 1, 2024, corporations and limited liability companies with fewer than 20 full-time employees in the United States, less than $5 million in U.S.-sourced gross receipts or sales, and a physical operating presence in the United States will be required to register their entity and its beneficial owner(s) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen), a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury. Join Patrick Closson, Chair of McLane Middleton’s Corporate Department, and Tony Delyani as they discuss the Corporate Transparency Act and how you can get ready for the changes.

The Lifecycle of a Deal From A-Z
2024-01-25 12:00 - 13:30 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
The lifecycle of an M&A deal can vary depending on the type of transaction, but the stages are similar. In this seminar, McLane Middleton Corporate attorneys John Colucci, Jesse Angeley, and Ramey Sylvester will discuss the various stages of a transaction, things that you should know, and ways you can help move the transaction along smoothly. Topics include:

Preparing your business for a sale
Non-disclosures
Letter of intent
Due-diligence
Purchase Agreements
Escrows and Indemnification
Employment and Non-Competition Agreements
Working Capital and Closing Statements
Post-Closing Matters

Target Audience: Business buyers and sellers
Please note: Lunch will be served

The Anatomy of a Real Estate Deal
2024-03-14 12:00 - 13:30 | MA
When buying or selling a property, there can be a lot of steps to complete before a closing can happen. In this engaging seminar, McLane Middleton Real Estate attorneys John Weaver, Laura Dodge, Brianna Burns and Andrew Sutton will walk you through the sale or purchase of a property and the important steps you cannot forget.
Topics include:

Letter of Intent
Negotiating the Purchase and Sale Agreement
Cost and expense considerations
Due diligence concerns (title, environmental, survey, etc.)
Contingencies
Title – Review, Remediating and Insurance
Financing
Closing issues and considerations
And much more

What's Her Story Featuring Jennifer Todd
2024-03-19 16:30 - 19:00 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
This networking series features successful women sharing their stories with other business owners and executives. Our guest speaker, Jennifer Todd, Senior Vice President with the Boston Celtics, will sit down with McLane Middleton attorney Jennifer Parent to discuss her passion for the sports industry and how she has transferred that passion into a successful sports career. From co-founding a top amateur hoops tournament, to her involvement in a landmark Title IX case during college, to building relationships and opportunities for those wanting to get involved in sports Jennifer will share her path and the impact she has made.

Protecting Your Business in 2024: How to Start the Year off Right
2024-03-21 07:30 - 10:00 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
In this engaging two-hour session, our litigation attorneys will discuss risk management for businesses, provide an understanding of the litigation process, and review best practices for litigation management. Topics include:

Best Practices for Implementing Litigation Holds and Managing Electronic Communications During Disputes
Regulating Speech in the Workplace And Handling Employee Conflict During a Controversial Primary and General Election
2023 Top Court Decisions Affecting Your Business
To Arbitrate or Not to Arbitrate: Considerations in Contracts

Advanced Planning Trusts
2024-04-17 08:00 - 09:30 | Great Bay Community College, 320 Corporate Dr, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
When working with a high net worth or ultra high net worth client there are several different ways to approach their estate plan. Please join Attorneys Denis Dillon and Whitney Gagnon as they provide an overview of several different techniques and highlight the key features of each strategy.

How ESOPs Can Benefit Owners and Employees
2024-04-23 16:30 - 19:00 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
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. Our expert panel will provide a broad overview of ESOPs, discussing topics such as: how transactions are structured and financed, how to best use ESOPs as a succession tool, how ESOPs generally operate, and their significant tax advantages.

How Will Your Business Comply with the New Privacy Law Adopted in New Hampshire
2024-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, Webinar
New Hampshire has joined fifteen other states (and counting) and many prominent countries in adopting a comprehensive privacy law. Because the law takes effect January 1, 2025, businesses that have not already achieved compliance with other such privacy laws need to start preparing now to comply by the end of the year. In this webinar, McLane Middleton attorney Cameron Shilling will explain the rights afforded to individuals and obligations imposed on businesses by this new privacy law, and present a practical and achievable strategy for your business to implement and comply with.

What's Her Story with Julie Lenzer
2024-05-08 16:30 - 19:00 | Manchester Office, 900 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
This networking series features successful women sharing their stories with other business owners and executives. Our guest speaker, Julie Lenzer, Chief Innovation Officer at the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI), will sit down with McLane Middleton attorney Linda Johnson to discuss her passion for entrepreneurship and technology. From working on advancing the bioeconomy of the U.S, to developing strong workforce diversity initiatives, to empowering the next generation of women leaders by being the Chair of the Board of the Girls Scouts of Central Maryland, Julie will share her path and all of her experiences along the way.

Advanced Estate Planning Techniques: SLATs 101 & 102
2024-05-16 07:30 - 09:00 | Manchester Office, 900 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs) are one of the most popular advanced estate planning techniques due to the flexibility they provide to families. In light of the sunset of the lifetime exemption at the end of 2025, we expect to see many clients creating a SLAT over the next year and a half. Join attorneys William V.A. Zorn and Caitlin G. McCurdy as they highlight the key features of a SLAT, compare different funding strategies, and alternative structures, as well as discuss the overall advantages, disadvantages and potential risks.

The Lifecycle of a Deal from A-Z
2024-08-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Manchester Office, 900 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
The lifecycle of an M&A deal can vary depending on the type of transaction, but the stages are similar. In this seminar, McLane Middleton Corporate attorneys Jesse Angeley, Ramey Sylvester, and Amelia Elacqua will discuss the various stages of a transaction, things that you should know, and ways you can help move the transaction along smoothly. Topics include:
Preparing your business for a sale
Letter of intent
Due-diligence
Purchase Agreements
Employment and Non-Competition Agreements
Post-Closing Matters
Target Audience: Business buyers and sellers

What's Her Story featuring Abby Chin
2024-09-12 17:00 - 19:00 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
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 way up through the ranks to get where she is today.

2024 Economic Outlook
2024-09-19 07:30 - 09:00 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
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 BNY Wealth as they navigate a discussion on the economic outlook for this year and into 2025, the investment market, as well as other topics that are impacted by the current economic climate.

Post-Mortem Planning: ﻿Strategic Estate Planning Does Not End at Death
2024-09-24 07:30 - 09:00 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
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 attorneys Ryan Swartz and Katie Hislop will discuss various post-mortem planning strategies to help reduce estate, income and GST tax and accomplish other estate planning objectives. The presenters will discuss such issues as Disclaimers, QTIP Elections, Portability, Alternate Valuation, Deferral of Estate Tax, and 65-Day Elections, and how they can be used to minimize tax and achieve estate planning goals.

Massachusetts Pay Transparency Update
2024-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar, Webinar
On July 31, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy signed into law Bill H.4890 – An Act Relative to Salary Range Transparency. The Act contains new pay transparency and wage reporting requirements applicable to certain employers with employees in Massachusetts.
In this informative webinar, McLane Middleton Employment Attorneys Adam Hamel and Vineesha Sow will discuss the new pay transparency requirements and what employers can do before the law goes into effect on July 1, 2025.

Future Headwinds? Estate Planning and the 2024 Election
2024-10-15 12:00 - 13:30 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
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 also examine planning opportunities for clients to take advantage of now in anticipation of these possible tax changes.
Topics include the following:

Sunset of high exemption amounts under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)
Proposed progressive estate tax rates
Possible changes to income tax basis step-up at death rules and grantor trust planning
Proposed GRAT reform
Possible adjustments to the gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax
Valuation discounting

Please join us for a discussion of some essential planning opportunities available under current law—opportunities that may be diminished, curtailed, or unavailable following the election.

What's Her Story with Tanna Clews
2024-11-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Manchester Office, 900 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
This networking series features successful women sharing their stories with other business owners and executives. Our guest speaker, Tanna Clews, CEO & President of the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation will sit down with McLane Middleton attorney Linda Johnson to discuss her passion for mentoring and empowering women and girls. From her early days working in politics, to transitioning to the nonprofit world, to creating programs and opportunities for the next generation of women by leading the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation, Tanna will share her path and all of her experiences along the way.

NHSCPA/McLane Middleton Tax Forum
2024-11-22 08:00 - 16:00 | Grappone Center, 70 Constitution Ave, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
This 42 nd annual NHSCPA/McLane Middleton Tax Forum will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Grappone Center in Concord, NH.
Agenda:
8:00 a.m. – 8:05 a.m. – Welcome & Introductions

John E. Rich, Jr., McLane Middleton

8:05 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Federal Tax Update
Speakers:

Holly Salois & Josh Sandler, McLane Middleton
Matthew Foley, LGA LLP

This session will focus on recent federal tax updates along with highlighting the key federal tax items that will be addressed, or not, upon the forthcoming sunset of certain of the TCJA provisions. This will include an update on key United States Supreme Court cases such as Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Moore v. United States, as well as legislative guidance issued during the past year and any late breaking tax developments.
9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. – Break
9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Artificial Intelligence
Speakers:

John F. Weaver, McLane Middleton
Kory Reynolds, Baker Newman Noyes
Ryan Robinson, Mainstay Technologies

This panel will explore how AI is transforming tax and legal services, focusing on its applications, risks, and compliance challenges. Panelists will discuss AI’s role in fraud detection, data management, security, and evolving legal standards, offering insights into the future of professional services in an AI-driven landscape.
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – IRS Update: Direct Filing and Enforcement Initiatives
Speaker:

Joe McCarthy, IRS

In this session learn about the most common ways tax practices are breached and their client tax information stolen. Also, learn about steps you can take better secure your tax information. There will also be a discussion about the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) safeguard rule; specifically the written information security plan (WISP) requirement and the FTC multi-factor authentication requirement for securing client data.
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. – Local/State Tax Update / Issues relating to Remote Workers
Speakers:

Margaret “Peg” O’Brien, McLane Middleton
Leanne Scott, Baker Newman Noyes

State & Local Tax Update
This session will highlight recent New Hampshire tax developments, then pivot to focus on a more multistate picture of common tax issues faced by companies in employing and deploying remote workforces. For ex., multistate income tax withholding, nexus for other tax types (business income/franchise, gross receipts, sales/use taxes), etc.
Legal Considerations with Remote Workers
This session will explore some of the key legal considerations associated with remote workers such as wage and hour compliance and leave laws. Do you know which state laws apply to your client’s workforce?
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Break
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Gift and Estate Planning for Individuals and Closely Held Business Owners Post-TCJA
Speakers:

Christina L. Krakoff, McLane Middleton
Jean McDevitt, Baker Newman Noyes
Kevin Kennedy & Jessica Parasco, Maloney and Kennedy, PLLC

This session will provide an overall review of Business Valuations related to estate and gift tax planning as well as updates on IRS positions on business valuations. In addition a discussion on Estate and Gift Tax planning and an update including the Tax Cut and Jobs Act expiring components.
CPE Credits: 8

Admitting and Accommodating Students with Disabilities
2024-12-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, Webinar
In this engaging webinar, our Education Law Practice Group will cover how independent schools should handle both the admissions process and day-to-day enrollment of students with disabilities. The session will dissect the legal framework for disabilities at independent schools, including what constitutes a disability or a reasonable accommodation. We will also explore various case studies that highlight recommended actions in responding to accommodation requests and how best to support disabled students on campus. Attendees will be provided with practical tips on the types of admissions questions that may be asked, and what policies related to disabilities schools should consider implementing.

Let’s Talk About It: New Hampshire’s Transgender School Athletics Law & Impact on Independent Schools
2024-12-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Webinar, Webinar
As winter sports season arrives, new questions are coming into focus about the effect of New Hampshire’s recently passed law concerning transgender students’ participation in school athletics. Join members of McLane Middleton’s Education Law Practice Group for an interactive discussion about the specific requirements of the law, the law’s impact on independent schools, and how schools can address community concerns surrounding the law.

The Massachusetts Employers' 2025 To-Do List
2025-01-08 12:00 - 13:30 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
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 and hour best practices, the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act requirements, and updates to employee handbooks.

Employment Agreements: Considerations for Independent Schools During the Hiring Season
2025-01-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, Webinar
With the turn to the new calendar year, independent schools should start contemplating various hiring and renewal questions including, whether and how to ask current faculty members to commit to teach for another school year, what goes into deciding not to have other faculty members return, or the steps needed to extend job offers to new members of the school community.
In this engaging session, we will discuss how this annual tradition squares with the notion of at-will employment. Does your school employ faculty and staff at-will? Or do you use a contract for a specified term? Further, do your agreements go beyond the basics of employment and contain language and expectations tailored for an independent school environment, such as behavioral standards for working with students or the need to make employment conditioned on successful completion of various background checks or sufficient enrollment?
Join Brian Garrett, Sean LaPorta, and other members of McLane Middleton’s Education Law Group as they discuss with business officers and other school leaders the distinctive way in which independent schools employ faculty and staff, and provide a process of codifying the essentials in employment arrangements.

Commercial Leasing 101
2025-02-12 12:00 - 13:30 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
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 escalation, renewal options, and fit-up. Negotiating a commercial lease requires understanding these terms and more to create mutually beneficial agreements that align with the business needs of all parties (including lenders). This session provides a foundational overview.

Understanding ICE & I-9 Compliance
2025-03-04 13:30 - 14:30 | Webinar, Webinar
The executive orders enacted by President Trump in the early days of his second administration have raised significant concerns among businesses and organizations across the country. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforces strict employment verification requirements through the I-9 form, which must be completed for all new hires. Ensuring proper I-9 compliance is crucial for avoiding costly penalties and legal issues.
In this webinar, McLane Middleton attorneys Shiva Karimi and Andrea Hellrigel will explore the fundamentals of I-9 compliance, provide an overview of recent updates, and discuss best practices for businesses to stay in line with federal regulations. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights that will help you maintain compliance and safeguard your organization.

Handling the Purchase or Sale of a Business
2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:30 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
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. Whether you are looking to acquire a business or prepare yours for sale, this seminar will provide valuable insights and practical advice.

Student Handbooks - Essential Updates for the New School Year
2025-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, Webinar
With spring break around the corner for most schools, it is a signal to administrators that it is time to focus on summer projects, including updating the student handbook for the 2025-2026 school year. Join attorneys from McLane Middleton’s Education Practice Group as they provide guidance on how to tackle this project. They will focus on hot topics and other trending issues that we have seen in our practice over the past year as a guide for schools about which policies warrant attention. This program will examine policies and suggested language addressing student discipline, sexual conduct and consent, gender identity (documentation, dress code, and living arrangements for boarding schools), student records, the impact of artificial intelligence on academics, and harassment and cyber-misconduct, among others.

Employee Handbook Refresher Course for Independent Schools
2025-04-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, Webinar
In this session, McLane Middleton’s education attorneys will walk through essential updates for employee handbooks, including a review of behavioral standards to help ensure that interactions among colleagues and between colleagues and students are healthy and respectful.

What's Her Story with Carolyn Jones
2025-04-29 17:00 - 19:00 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
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 on her journey and the invaluable experiences that have shaped her career as she ascended from her humble beginnings at a small publication to become the BBJ’s publisher.

2025 New Hampshire Employment Law Update
2025-05-07 08:00 - 16:30 | Castleton Banquet & Conference Center, 58 Enterprise Drive, Windham, NH, 03087
McLane Middleton’s annual New Hampshire Employment Law Update will be on May 7, 2025 at the Castleton Banquet & Conference Center in Windham, NH.
Join our employment attorneys as we discuss the latest trends in employment law. As always, we will share “news you can use,” along with presentations on topics affecting employers today.
Credits
McLane Middleton will be offering HRCI and SHRM credits for this event.
Cost:
Rate: $175.00
Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, electronic copies of materials, and credits.
Payment can be made via credit card and is fully refundable until Friday, May 2, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Agenda
8:00 a.m.
Registration
8:30 a.m.
News You Can Use
Presenters: Adam Hamel & Jennifer Parent
This session will discuss recently issued guidance and rules by various federal and state agencies in the area of employment law, including, the EEOC, US DOL, FTC as well as new state laws. The impact of these agency actions and state laws on the workplace will be reviewed to ensure your business remains in compliance.
9:30 a.m.
Employee Benefits Update
Presenter: John Rich
This session will provide latest updates and changes in employee benefits for New Hampshire (NH). Key developments in retirement plans, paid leave, and other employee benefits, along with any state-specific regulations that employers and employees should be aware of will be discussed.
10:00 a.m. – Break
10:15 a.m.
Legal Insight on the Recent Executive Orders and their Actual Impact in the Workplace
Presenters: Brian Garrett & Sean LaPorta
This session will break down the most recent executive orders from the current administration, compliance strategies for businesses to align with the new mandates, potential challenges and litigation risks arising from these orders, and practical steps employers can take to ensure they are meeting new requirements.
11:00 a.m.
Anti-Harassment Policies, Training and Investigations
Presenter: Peg O’Brien
This session will discuss practical ways to create a respectful and inclusive workplace by strengthening your approach to anti-harassment. This session will also delve into the critical elements of developing, implementing, and enforcing effective anti-harassment policies. Gain practical knowledge on how to establish clear guidelines, provide comprehensive training, and conduct fair investigations in response to harassment claims.
11:45 a.m. – Lunch
12:30 p.m.
Wage and Hour Review (interactive)
Presenters: Jennifer Parent & Peg O’Brien
This interactive session will use hypothetical case examples to discuss the latest regulations, best practices, and common pitfalls surrounding employee compensation, overtime, minimum wage, and timekeeping.
1:30 p.m.
Best Practices with Offer Letters and Employment Agreements
Presenter: Madeline Lewis
These foundational documents play a crucial role in setting clear expectations, protecting your organization, and establishing strong relationships with new employees. This session will cover the essential elements that should be included in offer letters and employment agreements to ensure legal compliance and avoid future disputes.
2:00 pm
Immigration Law Update – Preparing for an I9 Audit or ICE Encounter
Presenter: Andrea Hellrigel
With all the executive orders in the new administration regarding immigration enforcement, it’s essential for employers to understand their responsibilities regarding employee verification, documentation, and compliance. This session will provide key insights into the latest regulations, enforcement trends, and proactive steps you can take to safeguard your organization.
2:30 p.m. – Break
2:45pm
Management of State Leave Laws for Multistate Employers
Presenter: Sean LaPorta
This session will provide practical strategies and insights for managing varying state leave requirements, ensuring compliance, and reducing the risk of legal complications.
3:15 p.m.
Employee Conduct & Discipline in the Workplace; Working through Fact Patterns
Presenters: Adam Hamel & Brian Garrett
Effective management of employee conduct and discipline is essential for maintaining a productive and respectful workplace. Thru fact patters, this session will explore best practices for handling misconduct, creating clear policies, and ensuring fair and consistent disciplinary actions.
4:00 p.m.
Q&A & Wrap-Up
Presenters: All Presenters

House v. NCAA - Potential Future of Name, Image and Likeness
2025-05-08 17:30 - 19:30 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
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 is sufficiently fair, reasonable and adequate in order for her to grant final approval. Will the plaintiffs and the NCAA revise their settlement agreement after Judge Wilken’s recent comments from the April 7th hearing? Will they wait for Judge Wilken to rule on the current version of the proposed settlement? When will Judge Wilken rule on such settlement? These are the questions everyone is looking for answers to.
Please join us for a panel discussion on the status of House v. NCAA settlement, Judge Wilken’s recent comments from the April 7th hearing, and what the future of NIL will look like in 2025 and beyond. Panelists include:

John DeWispelaere – Corporate attorney and Vice Chair of McLane Middleton’s Sports Law Practice Group
Michael McCann – Founding Director of the Sports and Entertainment Law Institute at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law
Scott Mutryn – Founding member of Friends of the Heights, the Boston College NIL collective
Frances Reimers – Founder and CEO of Firestarter, an athlete brand and NIL consultancy
