Hot Topics in Business Immigration
2023-02-22 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
McLane Middleton attorney Shiva Karimi discusses hot topics in business immigration. Topics to include:
H-1B FY2024 Lottery Overview

Who to apply for: Recent foreign graduates, employees outside the U.S., etc.
Registration process for “H-1B lottery”.
Planning for alternatives to H-1B if not selected

In addition, if you have any employees who will be graduating or have recently graduated and are authorized to work pursuant to Optional Practical Training (OPT) or STEM OPT, now is the time to begin strategizing for this year’s H-1B cap registration. H-1B registration is right around the corner (early March) and only occurs once a year. Employers should review the employment authorization status of their current and potential employees and identify any individuals who may benefit from entering H-1B registration.

Hot topics in business immigration are always changing, so the topics above are just a sampling of what may be discussed. The program will cover the latest news as of the presentation date.

What's Her Story: Carla McCall
2023-03-21 16:30 - 19:00 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
After a COVID-induced hiatus, McLane Middleton is excited to announce the return of its “What’s Her Story” series in time to celebrate Women’s History Month! This networking series features successful women sharing their stories with other business owners and executives. Our guest speaker, Carla McCall, Managing Partner at AAFCPAs, will sit down with McLane Middleton attorney Jennifer Parent to discuss her story that led her to being named one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting. As part of the conversation, Carla will provide tips on creating new pathways to growth, sustainability, and excellence in the field.

Employee Injuries & Accommodations
2023-04-25 07:30 - 09:00 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
An employee has been injured on the job, now what? When an employee is injured in the workplace, most employers know they must report the incident to their workers’ compensation insurance carriers and the applicable state Department of Industrial Accidents/Department of Labor. But, frequently other employment laws arise simultaneously and are overlooked, such as the federal Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our employment attorneys will discuss these employment law issues and explain how you can achieve compliance with your obligations under the applicable leave or accommodation statute and avoid litigation risks.

New Hampshire Employment Law Update
2023-05-02 08:30 - 17:00 | Castleton Banquet & Conference Center, 58 Enterprise Drive, Windham, NH, 03087
McLane Middleton’s annual New Hampshire Employment Law Update will take place on on May 2, 2023 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.
Agenda:
8:00 a.m.
Registration
8:30 a.m.
News You Can Use
Presenters: Adam M. Hamel & Jennifer L. Parent
9:30 a.m.
Employee Benefits Update
Presenter: John E. Rich, Jr.
10:00 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m.
Responding to Workplace Accommodations
Presenters: Adam M. Hamel & Vineesha Sow
11:00 a.m.
Avoiding Risks with Recruiting and Hiring: Interview Do’s & Dont’s
Presenter: Brian B. Garrett
11:45 a.m.
What Your Non-Union Workplace Needs to Know About the NLRB Recent Rulings
Presenter: Adam M. Hamel
12:15 p.m.
Lunch
1:15 p.m.
Workplace Safety Requirements – OSHA and Workers Compensation
Presenter: Amy M. Cann
1:45 p.m.
An Employee has Been Injured in the Workplace – Now What?
Presenter: Peg O’Brien
2:30 p.m.
H-1B Overview and Updates
Presenter: Shiva Karimi
3:00 p.m.
Break
3:15 p.m.
Performance Management – Discipline and Discharge Issues
Presenters: Jennifer L. Parent and Amy M. Cann
4:00 p.m.
Q&A/Wrap-up
4:15 p.m.
Reception
McLane Middleton will be offering HRCI and SHRM credits for this event.

What's Her Story Featuring Maria Proulx
2023-05-31 16:30 - 19:00 | Manchester Office, 900 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Part of a series of fireside chats with successful business women.

This networking series features successful women sharing their stories with other business owners and executives. Our guest speaker, Maria Proulx, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire, will sit down with McLane Middleton attorney Linda Johnson to discuss her story and 16 years in the healthcare industry. As part of the conversation, Maria will discuss the importance of collaborating with elected officials, regulators, providers, employers, and other key stakeholders to drive improvements in healthcare access, quality, experience, outcomes, and affordability in New Hampshire.

Mitigating Employment Risks: Strategies to Safeguard Your Business
2023-06-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Great Bay Community College, 320 Corporate Dr, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
Companies are exposed to millions of dollars of employment-related risk every year through potential fines, penalties, settlements, lawsuits, legal fees, business disruptions, and reputational harm. In today’s ever-changing employment landscape, it’s crucial to stay one step ahead. Join us to gain insight about how you can customize EPLI to protect you from financial losses and identify business strategies to mitigate your organizational exposure. Industry experts, Marcy Bauers, a VP and Risk Advisor with USI and Amy Cann, an Employment & Privacy Attorney with McLane Middleton will guide you through an informative conversation using case studies and opportunities for Q&A.

Massachusetts Millionaire's Tax Seminar
2023-06-15 16:30 - 19:00 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
In November, 2022 Massachusetts voters approved a constitutional amendment in which Massachusetts residents who earn more than $1 million each year will begin paying a new tax. The new tax imposes an additional 4% state income tax on that portion of annual taxable income in excess of $1 million. Revenues from the tax will be used for public education, public colleges and public universities, as well as for the repair and maintenance of infrastructure. Join us for a lively panel discussion with industry experts discussing what effects the new MA Millionaire’s Tax will have as well as strategies to mitigate the effect of the higher tax rate.

Intellectual Property Rights
2023-06-22 08:00 - 09:30 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
Are you a start-up to mid-sized company with products or trade secrets that separate you from the competition? Do you understand your intellectual property rights? On June 22, 2023, attorneys Jeremy Walker and Cathi Yao from McLane Middleton’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, will discuss the differences between patents, trademarks, and copyrights. In addition, they will review how to protect your trade secrets, and what to do if someone infringes upon your intellectual property rights.

Impacts of Post-Covid Office Space Market on Owners, Tenants, and Lenders
2023-09-13 07:30 - 09:00 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
The post-Covid period has been marked by a sharp decline in the office space market. Demand is down, vacancies are up, and many landlords have been forced to lower rents below what they would have offered before the pandemic. However, many of these owners either bought or re-financed their properties relying on rent expectations that might be out of date now. How will this affect the office space market and their lenders? This seminar will address these concerns and address thoughts on what this means for owners, tenants, and lenders going forward.

Confirmed speakers include:

John Weaver, Director, McLane Middleton, who will serve as moderator
David Gilkie, Senior Vice President, R.W. Holmes
Christopher Guthrie, Senior Vice President, Bank of America
Jason Solomon, Vice President, Eastern Bank

What's New in Estate Planning?
2023-09-26 07:30 - 09:00 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
What is the best way to protect my assets? How do I set up my family for the future? These questions and more are asked everyday to estate planners. Join attorneys Ryan J. Swartz and Caitlin G. McCurdy as they discuss changes and updates in the estate planning arena, recent cases involving the IRS, and the gift tax landscape moving forward. Learn the best strategies for asset protection, setting up trusts, and other advanced planning techniques.

Preparing for a Successful Transaction: What You Need to Know
2023-10-04 08:00 - 09:30 | Great Bay Community College, 320 Corporate Dr, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
In this seminar, McLane Middleton attorneys Tony Delyani and Patrick Collins will discuss critically important pre-transaction considerations for owners/managers. Attendees will walk away with best practices for preparing for a business transaction, an understanding of the importance of coordinating personal and corporate planning. McLane Middleton’s legal experts will walk through the effective use of valuable planning vehicles (e.g. due diligence, estate planning) and how to prepare your business to both optimize value in a sale as well as mitigate the risk of a failed transaction. This seminar is designed to provide a powerful roadmap for a successful, long-term business transition.

The Neuroscience of Person to Person Collaboration
2023-10-05 07:30 - 09:00 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
What is the importance of in person collaboration? That question and other reasons many businesses are moving toward bringing their employees back into an in-person work environment will be addressed in this seminar. Presenter Rick Maybury, President of the Knowles Johnson Institute of Graduate Studies will discuss this idea in more depth and provide takeaways for organizations to consider for their own needs. Attendees will walk away with the answer to, “why do we have to come back to work?” As well as the importance of in-person collaboration in order for organizations to succeed.

What's Her Story with Joan Brodsky
2023-10-17 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, Joan Brodsky, has a 40-year background in the arts, dance, and creative movement and is the founder of the New Hampshire Dance Collaborative, a nonprofit that provides interdisciplinary dance events across the state and offers well-paid opportunities for performing artists.

Massachusetts Employment Law Update
2023-10-19 08:00 - 12:30 | Crowne Plaza Boston-Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park Dr., Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
This year’s Massachusetts Employment Law Update presented by McLane Middleton’s employment attorneys will take place on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 8:00a.m. to 12:30p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in Woburn. This half-day event will provide important legal updates relating to the human resource function of business. Join our employment attorneys in discussing the latest trends in employment law as we prepare you to manage your workforce in the coming year.
Agenda:
8:00 a.m. – Registration/Welcome
8:30 a.m. – News You Can Use
Presenters: Adam M. Hamel & Sean S. LaPorta
This session will discuss federal and state court decisions effecting religious accommodations, diversity initiatives, and a wide range of other employment laws. In addition, the EEOC, US DOL, FTC and NLRB agencies have all recently issued guidance and proposed rules for employers. The impact of these decisions and agency actions on the workplace will be reviewed to ensure your business is remaining in compliance.
9:30 a.m. – Wage and Hour Developments
Presenter: Peg O’Brien
This session will provide an overview of employee wage and hour concerns, including classification of employees, calculation of overtime, and compliance with the Massachusetts Wage Act. Recent decisions on these topics and others will be reviewed to help employers avoid a costly wage claim.
10:30 a.m. – Break
10:45 a.m. – Managing Difficult Employees
Presenters: Brian B. Garrett & Amy M. Cann
This session will discuss managing and documenting employee performance, discipline and termination without triggering a claim against the business for discrimination or harassment. In addition various fact patterns to help your company effectively manage employment law litigation risks will be covered.
12:00 p.m. – Employee Handbooks
Presenter: Vineesha S. Sow
This session will review the key policies every employer should include in their employee handbook, as well as provide updates on policies employers may wish to review/adopt in preparation for 2024 in light of recent changes in employment laws and related developments including the impact of recent NLRB decisions on handbook policies.
12:30 p.m. – END

Profiting from Name, Image, and Likeness and its Impact on Independent Schools
2023-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, Webinar
In this session, McLane Middleton’s Education Practice Group and Sports Law Practice Group will provide background on the creation of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights and insights on how those rights impact independent school communities.

Massachusetts Estate Tax Update
2023-10-26 07:30 - 09:00 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
On October 4, 2023, Governor Healy signed into law Bill H. 4104: An Act to Improve the Commonwealth’s Competitiveness, Affordability, and Equity, which, among other tax reforms, increased the Massachusetts estate tax exemption from $1 million to $2 million and eliminated the notorious “cliff” effect—or disappearing exemption feature—of the prior law.
This new legislation, which retroactively applies to all estates for decedents dying on or after January 1, 2023, presents many planning opportunities for taxpayers, but it also raises many questions.
Please join Attorneys Bradford N. Vezina and Philip L. Tizzano as they provide an overview and analysis of the new tax law; explore ambiguities and questions raised by the same; and examine estate planning strategies necessary to fully utilize this increased estate tax exemption.

The Alphabet Soup of Advanced Planning Trusts
2023-11-30 07:30 - 09:00 | McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 7600, Woburn, MA, 01801
When working with a high net worth or ultra high net worth client there are several different ways to approach their estate plan. This seminar will include several of those techniques including:

SLATs – Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts
IDGTs – Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts
APTs – Asset Protection Trusts
QSBS stacking – Qualified Small Business Stock stacking
CLTs – Charitable Lead Trusts

Please join Attorneys Cristina Blau and Patrick Collins as they provide an overview of these techniques and highlight the key features of each strategy.

Corporate Transparency Act
2024-01-23 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.
