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SUMMARY:An Employer’s 2023 To-Do List
DESCRIPTION:Join members of McLane Middleton’s Employment Law Practice Group as we discuss items that should be on every employer’s to-do list in 2023. Topics will include\, employee classification\, wage and hour\, employee handbooks\, and more.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/an-employers-2023-to-do-list/
LOCATION:McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office\, 300 TradeCenter\, Suite 7600\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801
CATEGORIES:Woburn Seminar
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SUMMARY:Preparing for a Successful Transaction in 2023: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:In this seminar\, McLane Middleton and Baker Newman Noyes 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\, and an outlook of what’s on the horizon for M&A in 2023.\n  \nMcLane Middleton’s legal experts will walk through the effective use of valuable planning vehicles (e.g. due dilligence\, estate planning) while Baker Newman Noyes\, transaction and tax specialists\, will discuss succession planning and structuring strategies and how to prepare your business to both optimize value in a sale as well as mitigate the risk of a failed transaction.\n  \nWith the recognition of such an important milestone in a business owner’s life\, McLane Middleton and Baker Newman Noyes’ pre-transaction preparation seminar is designed to provide a powerful roadmap for a successful\, long-term business transition.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/preparing-for-a-successful-transaction-in-2023-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office\, 300 TradeCenter\, Suite 7600\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801
CATEGORIES:Woburn Seminar
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SUMMARY:Counseling Fiduciaries
DESCRIPTION:Serving as a fiduciary is an important job—and one that comes with serious personal risk. As the number of lawsuits against personal representatives and trustees increase\, it is imperative for a fiduciary to understand his or her duties and responsibilities. Join attorney Bradford Vezina as he highlights a potpourri of common issues and traps that may arise during the course of an estate or trust administration and best practices to avoid litigation.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/counseling-fiduciaries/
LOCATION:McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office\, 300 TradeCenter\, Suite 7600\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T080000
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SUMMARY:2022 Massachusetts Employment Law Update
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Massachusetts Employment Law Update presented by McLane Middleton’s employment attorneys will take place on Wednesday\, November 9\, 2022 from 8:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. in the Conference Center at McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office. \nThis 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. \nProgram\nRegistration: 8:00 a.m.\nProgram: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nAgenda \n8:00 a.m.\nRegistration/Welcome \n8:30 a.m.\nNews You Can Use \nPresenters: Adam M. Hamel\, Linda S. Johnson \n9:15 a.m.\nRestrictive Covenants \nPresenter: Adam M. Hamel \n10:00 a.m.\nWage and Hour Update\nPresenter: Margaret “Peg” O’Brien \nBREAK 10:45 – 11:00 \n11:00 a.m.\nWorkplace Investigations: Understanding When They Are Necessary and Demystifying the Process\nPresenter: Susan E. Schorr \n11:45 a.m.\nEffectively Responding to and Handling Employee Accommodation Requests\nPresenters: Brian B. Garrett and Linda S. Johnson \n  \nCredits\nMcLane Middleton will be offering HRCI and SHRM credits for this event. \nCost\nRegistration is $75.00 per person\, and includes continental breakfast\, electronic copies of materials\, and credits.\nPayment can be made via check or credit card and is fully refundable until Friday\, November 4\, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET. \nLocation\nMcLane Middleton’s Woburn Conference Center\n300 TradeCenter Drive – Suite 7600\nWoburn\, MA 01801
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/2022-massachusetts-employment-law-update/
LOCATION:McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office\, 300 TradeCenter\, Suite 7600\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801
CATEGORIES:Employment Conference
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SUMMARY:Name\, Image\, and Likeness - The Next Frontier for Sports Business
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts allows collegiate and high school athletes to monetize and market their name\, image\, and likeness. Student athletes in Massachusetts are allowed to accept money from businesses in exchange for those business using their name\, image\, and likeness on products and in advertisements\, and student athletes can also promote themselves and/or other businesses in public appearances and through their social media platforms. This presents opportunities for both student athletes and businesses\, but also new challenges and issues for student athletes and the schools they attend. \nJoin our panel discussion on NIL rules\, how high school and college athletes can profit from their name\, image and likeness\, and what this may mean for their schools. \n\n\n\nProgram\n\nRegistration/Networking: 4:30 p.m.\nProgram: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.\nReception: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. \nCost\nThis event is being offered as a free education session. \nLocation\nMcLane Middleton’s Woburn Office\n300 TradeCenter\, Suite 7600\nWoburn\, MA 01801 \n \n\n\nModerator\n\n\nJohn. C. Colucci\nDirector\, McLane Middleton \nJohn has a dual background as both an attorney and CPA. This unique skill set gives him a differentiating perspective and depth of understanding of the legal issues necessary for protecting a growing business\, as well as the financial drivers of operating and sustaining a successful company. John’s ability to communicate complex legal and business issues clearly\, concisely and simply is a hallmark of his work\, as is his easy manner\, yet no-nonsense style in effectively managing business and legal matters for his clients. John has extensive experience in all areas of commercial transactions and business operations\, and practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions\, business law\, and business succession planning. \n  \n\nSpeakers\n\n\nJoseph A. Morales\nOf Counsel\, Corporate Department\, McLane Middleton \nJoe provides advice and representation with respect to various corporate\, commercial\, and business matters\, including commercial contracts\, entity formations and structuring issues\, corporate governance\, mergers and acquisitions\, private equity and venture capital transactions\, debt financings\, confidentiality matters\, employment issues\, and securities law compliance. Throughout his career\, he has represented a wide range of US and non-US clients\, including ultra-high net worth individuals\, family offices\, private placement issuers and investors\, executive management teams\, and entrepreneurs. \n  \n\nMike McCann\nProfessor\, University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law \nProfessor Michael McCann is the Founding Director of the Sports and Entertainment Law Institute at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law and is one of the nation’s leading experts in sports law. In 2021\, he testified before the United States Senate in a Commerce Committee hearing that included NCAA president Mark Emmert and centered on name\, image and likeness and other reforms. Michael is also an award-winning journalist and a best-selling author – he and former NBA player Ed O’Bannon co-authored “Court Justice: The Inside Story of My Battle Against the NCAA” (Diversion Books\, 2018)\, and he is additionally the Editor and co-author of “The Oxford Handbook of American Sports Law.” He frequently appears as a legal expert on national TV programs\, and is currently on the staff of Sportico while also teaching numerous courses focusing on sports law at UNH Law.” \n  \n\nCarly Pariseau\nAssociate Athletics Director – Compliance & Student Support Services\, Boston College \nCarly Pariseau provides oversight of the Athletic Compliance Office which is charged with educating\, interpreting\, monitoring and enforcing the NCAA rules and manages aspects of student-athlete support services including financial aid\, dining services and admissions. Pariseau possesses over 20 years of experience in college athletics as both an administration and coaching. She has also been a certified volleyball official and was chair of the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Rules Committee in 2009. \n  \n\nDoug Fillis\nFounder\, Accelerate Sports Ventures \nA fifteen-year veteran of the sports industry\, Doug Fillis leads Accelerate Sports Ventures. With a reputation for being an aggressive and progressive revenue generator\, and an authentic leader who delivers innovative strategy and compelling results\, Fillis is poised to revolutionize the collegiate agency experience. Additionally\, his involvement in 800M+ of multi-media and brand partnership agreements provides the foundation for Accelerate to implement comprehensive solutions for the future of college athletics. Prior to launching Accelerate\, Fillis was a member of the executive leadership team at IMG College responsible for its $400M multi-media rights business. Fillis oversaw and transformed the East region significantly increasing sales\, revenue\, and profitability.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/name-image-and-likeness-the-next-frontier-for-sports-business/
LOCATION:McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office\, 300 TradeCenter\, Suite 7600\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801
CATEGORIES:Woburn Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T073000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Estate Planning Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Two of the more popular advanced estate planning techniques are Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) and Sales to Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (IDGTs).  Join attorneys William V.A Zorn and Caitlin G. McCurdy as they highlight the key features of each strategy as well as compare the advantages and disadvantages of each.\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\nRegistration/Networking: 7:30 a.m.\nProgram: 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. \nCost\nThis event is being offered as a free education session. \nLocation\nMcLane Middleton’s Woburn Office\n300 TradeCenter\, Suite 7600\nWoburn\, MA 01801 \n \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\nWilliam V.A. Zorn\nDirector and Vice Chair\, Trusts & Estates Department\, McLane Middleton \nBill is a director and vice chair of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Department. He concentrates his practice in sophisticated estate planning\, including the implementation and administration of tax strategies and trusts and alternative strategies for high income and high net worth individuals\, families\, executives and business owners\, as well as strategies involving asset protection and wealth preservation. Bill is experienced representing major lottery winners in the New England region assisting them with their income tax\, gift tax\, confidentiality and family planning issues. \n\nCaitlin G. McCurdy\nDirector\, Trusts & Estates Department\, McLane Middleton \nCaitlin is a Director in the Trusts and Estates Department where she represents clients in a variety of areas including estate planning\, tax planning\, and trust and estate administration.  She works with clients to implement sophisticated tax strategies\, including asset protection and wealth preservation plans for individuals\, families\, and business owners. Caitlin also advises secondary schools and non-profit organizations on charitable planning issues and has experience working with families to establish family compound trusts to successfully pass legacy real estate to the next generation.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/advanced-estate-planning-techniques/
LOCATION:McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office\, 300 TradeCenter\, Suite 7600\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801
CATEGORIES:Woburn Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T073000
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SUMMARY:Modifying Irrevocable Trusts
DESCRIPTION:As circumstances\, laws\, and goals change over time\, it can become necessary to modify an irrevocable trust. Estate planners and trustees can utilize various options to modify irrevocable trusts\, including decanting\, non-judicial settlement agreements\, trustee modifications\, and Probate Court modifications. Join attorneys Ryan J. Swartz and Katie E. Hislop as they discuss how and when to modify irrevocable trusts\, the advantages and disadvantages\, and the typical circumstances under which irrevocable trusts are modified.\n  \nProgram\n\nRegistration/Networking: 7:30 a.m.\nProgram: 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. \nCost\nThis event is being offered as a free education session. \nLocation\nMcLane Middleton’s Woburn Office\n300 TradeCenter\, Suite 7600\nWoburn\, MA 01801 \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\nRyan J. Swartz\nDirector and Chair\, Trusts & Estates Department\, McLane Middleton \nRyan advises individuals and families regarding various estate planning matters\, including estate\, gift\, income and generation skipping transfer tax strategies. He advises fiduciaries in conservatorship\, probate and trust administration matters. Ryan also counsels individuals and business owners regarding business succession planning and various asset protection techniques\, including limited liability companies and asset protection trusts. \n\nKatie E. Hislop\nAssociate\, Trusts & Estates Department\, McLane Middleton \nKatie represents clients in a variety of areas including estate planning\, tax planning\, fiduciary matters\, and estate and trust administration. Katie received a dual Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Political Science with concentrations in International Politics and Latin American Studies from The George Washington University.  She received her J.D.\, cum laude\, from The Catholic University of America\, Columbus School of Law.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/modifying-irrevocable-trusts/
LOCATION:McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office\, 300 TradeCenter\, Suite 7600\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801
CATEGORIES:Woburn Seminar
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SUMMARY:Seminar with Secretary Mike Kennealy
DESCRIPTION:As Secretary of Housing and Economic Development for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts\, Mike Kennealy is responsible for advancing the Baker-Polito Administration’s agenda to create economic opportunity for residents\, collaborative leadership in communities\, an environment that supports job creation and business growth\, and new housing for residents through targeted investments. Listen to Mike discuss his experiences as Secretary and hear him talk about the current state of the Massachusetts economy and efforts to create opportunities for its residents.\n  \n\n\nProgram\n\nRegistration/Networking: 7:30 a.m.\nProgram: 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. \nCost\nThis event is being offered as a free education session. \nLocation\nMcLane Middleton’s Woburn Office\n300 TradeCenter\, Suite 7600\nWoburn\, MA 01801 \n \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nMichael Kennealy\nMassachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development \nMike is the Secretary of Housing and Economic Development for Massachusetts. In early 2015\, Kennealy joined the Administration as Assistant Secretary for Business Growth. As Assistant Secretary\, Kennealy played an integral role in advancing the administration’s strategy for job creation and business development across the entire Commonwealth and provided leadership in key sectors\, including serving as co-chair of the board of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center. Kennealy combines a successful track record in the private sector with a strong commitment to the public good.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/seminar-with-secretary-mike-kennealy/
LOCATION:McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office\, 300 TradeCenter\, Suite 7600\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801
CATEGORIES:Woburn Seminar
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SUMMARY:Affordable Housing Development: How It Happens (or not)\, Where It Happens (or not)\, Who Needs It\, and Why It Matters to Business & Community
DESCRIPTION:The housing crisis in Massachusetts is impacting the economy\, families\, the elderly\, individuals\, small and large businesses alike. The Baker Administration has made housing a top priority for the state\, seeking to create more than 100\,000 housing units over the next 5 years. This will require the participation of all cities and towns in the Commonwealth. \n\nJoin Andrew DeFranza from Harborlight and Laura Shufelt from the Massachusetts Housing Partnership\, two industry experts\, for a lively and informative discussion on the current housing crisis\, how we got here\, how it can be addressed\, and why we should. \nHarborlight is a Massachusetts certified Community Development Corporation which develops\, manages\, and advocates for quality\, service-enriched\, affordable homes for elders\, families\, disabled individuals\, essential workers\, and those who have experienced homelessness. Harborlight’s mission is to create and maintain properties that are affordable and inclusive\, doing so collaboratively with communities to cultivate just\, equitable and sustainable housing opportunities. \nThe Massachusetts Housing Partnership is a statewide public nonprofit affordable housing organization that works in concert with the Governor and the state Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to help increase the supply of affordable housing in Massachusetts.\n  \n\nProgram\nRegistration/Networking: 7:30 a.m.\nProgram: 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. \nCost\nThis event is being offered as a free education session. \nLocation\nMcLane Middleton’s Woburn Office\n300 TradeCenter\, Suite 7600\nWoburn\, MA 01801 \n \nSpeakers \n \nAndrew DeFranza\nExecutive Director\, Harborlight Community Partners\n\nAndrew DeFranza is the Executive Director of Harborlight Community Partners since 2007. Andrew describes himself as a “short\, working class\, Italian guy from New Jersey with an accidental white-collar education.” It was in New Jersey\, while working the second shift in an Atlantic City men’s homeless shelter\, that he witnessed the very real\, pressing issues related to homelessness and its harsh challenges. Andrew boldly addresses in public forums the barriers to housing creation\, racial equity and access\, and actively engages in dialogues with communities to address housing needs and goals.\n  \n \nLaura Shufelt\nDirector of Community Assistance\, Massachusetts Housing Partnership\n\nLaura Shufelt came to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership in 2011 after working in affordable housing finance\, development and technical assistance on Cape Cod for 20 years. She provides technical assistance to municipalities\, housing authorities\, and non-profit developers regarding affordable housing development and policy. Her specialty is assisting communities and local housing authorities to dispose of their surplus land for the creation of affordable housing. Laura is active in local town government and non-profit boards.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/affordable-housing-development-how-it-happens-or-not-where-it-happens-or-not-who-needs-it-and-why-it-matters-to-business-community/
LOCATION:McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office\, 300 TradeCenter\, Suite 7600\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801
CATEGORIES:Woburn Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T140000
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SUMMARY:Independent Schools\, Tax-Exempt Status\, and Title IX: Implications of Recent Federal Court Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Federal courts in both Maryland and California have recently held that an independent school’s 501(c)(3) status\, alone\, subjects it to Title IX. While these rulings are\, for the moment\, limited to independent schools in Maryland and California\, they signal a potential sea change in whether or how independent schools must comply with various federal laws including Title IX (sex)\, Title VI (race)\, the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. \nIn this engaging webinar\, Linda S. Johnson\, Susan E. Schorr\, and Brian B. Garrett will analyze the impact of these rulings on independent schools in Maryland\, California\, and throughout the country. We will provide a primer on Title IX including its various obligations on covered institutions\, and explore the various options schools have to address this development as well as the impact these decisions may have on the expected standard of care for all independent schools. Listen in to find out if your school should consider (a) having an assigned Title IX or Title IX-like coordinator\, (b) whether you need to modify your existing policies and procedures\, (c) how you process complaints or conduct investigations and (d) what types of postings and notices should be provided. \nProgram\nWebinar – 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET \nCost\nThis event is being offered as a free education session. \nLocation\nWebinar \n \n \nLinda S. Johnson\nDirector\, McLane Middleton\nChair of the firm’s Education Law Group \nLinda focuses her practice on understanding and serving the needs of K-12 independent schools. She serves as outside legal counsel and a consultant to many of the country’s top independent day and boarding schools. She advises her clients on all aspects of school operations including employment law\, student discipline\, contracts\, fiduciary and tort law\, leadership development\, investigations\, compliance audits\, risk management\, crisis response\, and student safety. Linda consults with schools on both prevention and response to all types of educator misconduct and student on student sexual assaults. \n \nBrian B. Garrett\nOf Counsel\, McLane Middleton\nVice Chair of the firm’s Education Law Group \nBrian has extensive experience in a broad range of education\, employment\, and complex commercial litigation matters throughout the country\, including in state and federal courts\, in alternative resolution processes\, and before various administrative agencies. Brian focuses his practice on understanding and serving the needs of independent day and boarding schools\, colleges and universities\, and early child care programs. Brian partners with many of the country’s leading independent schools to provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of school operations\, including establishing new schools\, student and parent issues\, employment matters\, school governance and leadership\, and general risk management. He works closely with board chairs\, heads of schools\, financial officers\, and other senior leadership members in tackling complex matters affecting school communities. \n \nSusan E. Schorr\nOf Counsel\, McLane Middleton\nVice Chair of the firm’s Education Law Group \nSusan focuses her practice on education and employment\, helping clients with general risk management\, real-time problem solving\, and crisis management. Grounded in thorough legal analysis\, she offers practical advice and responsiveness. With a background as a social worker\, public administrator\, and a trustee of non-profit organizations herself\, Susan approaches client challenges with an ability to integrate a variety of problem-solving frameworks\, helping clients to arrive at practical solutions.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/independent-schools-tax-exempt-status-and-title-ix-implications-of-recent-federal-court-decisions/
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SUMMARY:An Employee Handbook Refresher Course for Independent Schools
DESCRIPTION:Independent schools had to update policies covering remote work\, sick leave\, immunizations and other protocols over the past two years thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. \nAs our ability to cope with the pandemic evolves\, the summertime is the right time to take a fresh look at the employee and faculty handbook as a whole to make sure it reflects any updated state and federal requirements (not necessarily related to Covid)\, in addition to examining any practices at your school that may have been introduced because of the pandemic but that are here to stay. \nJoin McLane Middleton’s education attorneys Linda Johnson\, Brian Garrett\, and Susan Schorr as they walk through essential updates for employee handbooks\, including a review of behavioral standards to help ensure that interactions between colleagues and between colleagues and students are healthy and respectful. We will provide attendees with a sample table of contents to help schools ensure that they are covering all the policies that generally apply to independent schools. \nProgram\nWebinar – 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET \nCost\nThis event is being offered as a free education session. \nLocation\nWebinar \n \n \nLinda S. Johnson\nDirector\, McLane Middleton\nChair of the firm’s Education Law Group \nLinda focuses her practice on understanding and serving the needs of K-12 independent schools. She serves as outside legal counsel and a consultant to many of the country’s top independent day and boarding schools. She advises her clients on all aspects of school operations including employment law\, student discipline\, contracts\, fiduciary and tort law\, leadership development\, investigations\, compliance audits\, risk management\, crisis response\, and student safety. Linda consults with schools on both prevention and response to all types of educator misconduct and student on student sexual assaults. \n \nBrian B. Garrett\nOf Counsel\, McLane Middleton\nVice Chair of the firm’s Education Law Group \nBrian has extensive experience in a broad range of education\, employment\, and complex commercial litigation matters throughout the country\, including in state and federal courts\, in alternative resolution processes\, and before various administrative agencies. Brian focuses his practice on understanding and serving the needs of independent day and boarding schools\, colleges and universities\, and early child care programs. Brian partners with many of the country’s leading independent schools to provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of school operations\, including establishing new schools\, student and parent issues\, employment matters\, school governance and leadership\, and general risk management. He works closely with board chairs\, heads of schools\, financial officers\, and other senior leadership members in tackling complex matters affecting school communities. \n \nSusan E. Schorr\nOf Counsel\, McLane Middleton\nVice Chair of the firm’s Education Law Group \nSusan focuses her practice on education and employment\, helping clients with general risk management\, real-time problem solving\, and crisis management. Grounded in thorough legal analysis\, she offers practical advice and responsiveness. With a background as a social worker\, public administrator\, and a trustee of non-profit organizations herself\, Susan approaches client challenges with an ability to integrate a variety of problem-solving frameworks\, helping clients to arrive at practical solutions.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/an-employee-handbook-refresher-course-for-independent-schools/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:webinar
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SUMMARY:2022 New Hampshire Employment Law Update
DESCRIPTION:After a 2+ year hiatus due to COVID-19\, we are excited to announce our 2022 New Hampshire Employment Law Update will take place on May 24\, 2022 at the Castleton Banquet & Conference Center in Windham\, NH. \nJoin our employment attorneys in discussing the latest trends in employment law as we prepare you to manage your workforce in the coming year. \nAgenda \n8:00 a.m.\nRegistration/Welcome \n8:30 a.m.\nNews You Can Use\nPresenters: Adam M. Hamel\, Jennifer L. Parent\, John E. Rich\, Jr. \n9:45 a.m.\nEffectively Responding To and Handling Employee Accommodation Requests\nPresenters: Linda S. Johnson and Brian B. Garrett \n10:30 a.m.\nBreak \n10:45 a.m.\nRomantic Relationships in the Workplace\nPresenter: Margaret “Peg” O’Brien \n11:15 a.m.\nWorkplace Investigations: Understanding When They Are Necessary and Demystifying the Process\nPresenter: Susan E. Schorr \n12:15 p.m.\nLunch \n1:15 p.m.\nRestrictive Covenants\nPresenter: Adam M. Hamel \n1:45 p.m.\nHR’s Role in Cybersecurity\nPresenter: Cameron G. Shilling \n2:30 p.m.\nBreak \n2:45 p.m.\nWage and Hour Update\nPresenter: Margaret “Peg” O’Brien \n3:15 p.m.\nUnderstanding and Preventing Retaliation\nPresenters: Linda S. Johnson and Jennifer L. Parent \n4:30 p.m.\nQ&A/Wrap-Up/Reception \nFor full session descriptions\, click here. \n  \nProgram\nRegistration: 8:00 a.m.\nProgram: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \n  \nCredits\nMcLane Middleton will be offering 6.5 HRCI and SHRM credit hours for this event. \n  \nCost\nRegistration is $150 per person\, and includes continental breakfast\, lunch\, networking reception\, electronic copies of materials\, and credits. \nPayment can be made via credit card and is fully refundable until Friday\, May 20\, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET. \n  \nLocation\nCastleton Banquet & Conference Center\n58 Enterprise Drive\nWindham\, NH 03087
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/2022-new-hampshire-employment-law-update/
LOCATION:Castleton Banquet & Conference Center\, 58 Enterprise Drive\, Windham\, NH\, 03087
CATEGORIES:Employment Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T090000
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SUMMARY:So You Want to Sell Your Business...Now What?
DESCRIPTION:After a 2+ year hiatus due to COVID-19\, we are excited to announce the return of our in-person seminar series in our Woburn office! \nMost business owners come to a point where they want or need to make a transition. Some may have built the business in anticipation of a sale\, while others may be approaching retirement without a succession plan. Either way\, the owner is likely to consider selling to a third party. \nNow what? \nOur panel of expert business advisors will be on hand to discuss the process of preparing for and executing a business sale. They will share their experiences\, answer your burning questions and discuss the following key topics: \n\nWhat key advisors should I have on my team and how do they work together?\nWhat can I do to prepare my business for sale?\nHow much is my business worth? What can I do to enhance its value?\nWho would be interested in buying my business and how do I find them?\nWhat are the key business terms in a sale transaction?\nHow can the structure of the transaction impact the financial outcome to both the buyer and the seller?\nWhat is due diligence and how can I prepare for it? What are some common pitfalls/why do deals fall apart in diligence?\nWhat are “representations and warranties”?\nHow long will it take to close the deal?\nWhat happens after closing?\nWhat can I expect my role to be after the transaction?\n\nProgram\nRegistration/Networking: 7:30 a.m.\nProgram: 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. \nCost\nThis event is being offered as a free education session. \nLocation\nMcLane Middleton’s Woburn Office\n300 TradeCenter\, Suite 7600\nWoburn\, MA 01801 \n \nModerator \n\nJohn D. Colucci\nDirector\, McLane Middleton \nJohn has a dual background as both an attorney and CPA. This unique skill set gives him a differentiating perspective and depth of understanding of the legal issues necessary for protecting a growing business\, as well as the financial drivers of operating and sustaining a successful company. John’s ability to communicate complex legal and business issues clearly\, concisely and simply is a hallmark of his work\, as is his easy manner\, yet no-nonsense style in effectively managing business and legal matters for his clients. John has extensive experience in all areas of commercial transactions and business operations\, and practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions\, business law\, and business succession planning. \nPanelists \n\nKimberly A. Kramer\nDirector\, McLane Middleton \nKim represents entrepreneurs\, closely held and family owned businesses in transactional matters ranging from entity selection and formation to drafting and negotiation of shareholder and operating agreements and other complex contracts including distribution\, joint venture and licensing agreements. She is experienced in asset and stock sales including the successful transfer of ownership to third parties\, the next generation and key employees. She also represents companies in convertible debt\, private equity and venture financing transactions. \n\nMike Kent\nManaging Director\, BellMark Partners\, LLC \nMike Kent is a Managing Director at BellMark Partners\, LLC and is primarily responsible for originating and executing investment banking assignments for the firm. With more than 20 years of investment banking experience\, Mike has completed a range of transactions across business services\, healthcare\, consumer and industrial industries. Mike’s expertise includes advising family- and entrepreneur-owned businesses as well as private equity-backed enterprises on a range of strategic alternatives which include mergers & acquisitions\, divestitures\, recapitalizations\, and capital raising & financings. \n\nDavid Richards\nManaging Partner\, CRR\, LLP \nAs the head of the firm’s Transaction Advisory Group\, David regularly advises his clients on the sale of their businesses\, as well as mergers\, acquisitions\, and joint ventures. David’s skillset is valuable throughout all stages of the transaction process\, and through early involvement he is able to help maximize the financial results for his clients. His tactical approach to buyer and seller due diligence enables a smooth transaction process\, with a focus on facilitating a well-organized transition for both sides. He also frequently speaks and writes on these topics and hosts transaction related seminars and workshops.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/so-you-want-to-sell-your-business-now-what/
LOCATION:McLane Middleton’s Woburn Office\, 300 TradeCenter\, Suite 7600\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801
CATEGORIES:Woburn Seminar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T140000
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SUMMARY:Student Handbooks: Essential Updates for the New School Year
DESCRIPTION:Graduation will be here before you know it—a new beginning for students\, and a signal to administrators that it is time to focus on summer projects\, including updating the student handbook for the 2022-2023 school year. \nTake a deep breath and join McLane Middleton’s Brian Garrett and Susan Schorr as they provide guidance on how to tackle this project. Based on what they have seen during the current school year\, independent schools will want to make sure policies addressing communicable illness and vaccines (not just for Covid)\, student discipline\, sexual conduct and consent\, gender identity (documentation\, dress code\, living arrangements for boarding schools)\, harassment and cyber-misconduct\, just to name a few\, are all reviewed and updated to reflect evolving state laws and best practices. \nBrian and Susan will review a sample table of contents to help schools ensure that they are covering all the policies that generally apply to independent schools. \nProgram\nWebinar – 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET \nCost\nThis event is being offered as a free education session. \nLocation\nWebinar \n \n \nBrian B. Garrett\nOf Counsel\, McLane Middleton\nVice Chair of the firm’s Education Law Group \nBrian has extensive experience in a broad range of education\, employment\, and complex commercial litigation matters throughout the country\, including in state and federal courts\, in alternative resolution processes\, and before various administrative agencies. Brian focuses his practice on understanding and serving the needs of independent day and boarding schools\, colleges and universities\, and early child care programs. Brian partners with many of the country’s leading independent schools to provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of school operations\, including establishing new schools\, student and parent issues\, employment matters\, school governance and leadership\, and general risk management. He works closely with board chairs\, heads of schools\, financial officers\, and other senior leadership members in tackling complex matters affecting school communities. \n \nSusan E. Schorr\nOf Counsel\, McLane Middleton\nVice Chair of the firm’s Education Law Group \nSusan focuses her practice on education and employment\, helping clients with general risk management\, real-time problem solving\, and crisis management. Grounded in thorough legal analysis\, she offers practical advice and responsiveness. With a background as a social worker\, public administrator\, and a trustee of non-profit organizations herself\, Susan approaches client challenges with an ability to integrate a variety of problem-solving frameworks\, helping clients to arrive at practical solutions.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/student-handbooks-essential-updates-for-the-new-school-year/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:webinar
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Threats and Preparedness for Independent Schools
DESCRIPTION:McLane Middleton’s Information Privacy and Security Group is delivering a hands-on virtual workshop addressing cybersecurity threats and preparedness for independent schools on December 8\, 2021 from 12:00-2:30 p.m. ET. \nThe workshop will be co-led by Cam Shilling\, Chair of McLane Middleton’s Information Privacy and Security Group\, and Paige Yeater\, Director of Information Security Program Management at Mainstay Technologies. \nMcLane Middleton and Mainstay have worked with numerous schools throughout New England and around the country to increase their cybersecurity preparedness and avoid expensive and reputation-damaging breaches. \nThe workshop will be for heads of school\, CFOs\, business officers\, and IT directors\, in order to help schools understand the risk assessment process\, start preparing your school for it\, and even begin to assess your school’s preparedness to withstand some of the most prevalent cybersecurity dangers. \nProgram\nWebinar – 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET \nCost\nThis event is being offered as a free education session. \nLocation\nWebinar \n \nPresenters \n\nCameron G. Shilling\nDirector\, McLane Middleton\nChair of the firm’s Information Privacy and Security Group \nCombining his business\, technology and employment interests\, Cameron has developed a depth and breadth of experience in privacy and data security. His résumé includes managing numerous data security audits\, preparing and implementing written security policies\, training executives\, managers\, and employees in data security\, auditing\, preparing and implementing data security agreements with vendors and business associates\, addressing a wide variety of day-to-day security issues\, and investigating and remediating many security breaches. \nCameron has dealt with these issues under a range of state and federal laws\, including the Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act (GLB)\, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)\, Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)\, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations\, Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)\, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA)\, the Massachusetts and California data security regulations\, and a number of other state data security and breach notification laws. \n\nPaige Yeater\nDirector of Information Security Program Management\, Mainstay Technologies \nPaige is the Director of Information Security Program Management at Mainstay Technologies. In this role\, she works with clients across many industries\, of many sizes\, supporting their Information Security Programs. \nWith 20 years of experience in training\, client operations and program management\, she works to align business operations with Security and Compliance requirements. Most of her time is spent building programs to help support clients in their security journey. She and her team spend most of their time working with clients to educate them on their security risk and compliance requirements\, and to align their business processes with a strong security posture. \nPaige leverages her time in the training field to work with clients on their training and awareness programs\, to ensure that their staff is well educated\, aware and alert\, and can help protect the organization from Security threats. \nIn addition to her work at Mainstay\, Paige and her husband are raising two great kids who know the value of a long and complex password and she enjoys spending time outdoors\, with family\, and exploring New Hampshire!
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/cybersecurity-threats-and-preparedness-for-independent-schools/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:webinar
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SUMMARY:Enrollment Contracts in a Post-COVID World
DESCRIPTION:Although the COVID-19 pandemic has shown a spotlight on independent schools’ enrollment contracts\, these agreements have long been the legal underpinning of a clear\, transparent\, and healthy relationship between schools and their families.\n\nEnrollment contacts can\, of course\, reinforce financial guidelines and obligations\, but can also support schools with the many complex and challenging issues that crop up throughout a school year.\n\nFrom effectively handling hostile parents\, to navigating difficult divorce matters\, to better understanding the needs of students with disabilities\, well-crafted and robust enrollment contracts can be an invaluable resource for independent schools.\n\nIn this interactive session\, experienced education counsel\, Susan E. Schorr and Brian B. Garrett\, will guide independent school leaders on the most recent trends in updating your enrollment contract for the next academic year.\n\nTopics will include the following:\n\nThe fallout from COVID-19 in incorporating provisions relating to educational outcomes\, vaccinations\, e-learning\, and forced school closings;\nThe nuts and bolts of appropriately implementing electronic agreements and signatures; and\nThe legal and practical considerations involved in converting to a perpetual enrollment contract.\n\n\n\nProgram\nWebinar – 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET \nCost\nThis event is being offered as a free education session. \nLocation\nWebinar \n \nPresenters \n\nSusan E. Schorr\nOf Counsel\, McLane Middleton\nVice Chair of the firm’s Education Law Group \nSusan focuses her practice on education and employment\, helping clients with general risk management\, real-time problem solving\, and crisis management. Grounded in thorough legal analysis\, she offers practical advice and responsiveness. With a background as a social worker\, public administrator\, and a trustee of non-profit organizations herself\, Susan approaches client challenges with an ability to integrate a variety of problem-solving frameworks\, helping clients to arrive at practical solutions. \n\nBrian B. Garrett\nOf Counsel\, McLane Middleton \nBrian has extensive experience in a broad range of education\, employment\, and complex commercial litigation matters throughout the country\, including in state and federal courts\, in alternative resolution processes\, and before various administrative agencies. Brian focuses his practice on understanding and serving the needs of independent day and boarding schools\, colleges and universities\, and early child care programs. Brian partners with many of the country’s leading independent schools to provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of school operations\, including establishing new schools\, student and parent issues\, employment matters\, school governance and leadership\, and general risk management. He works closely with board chairs\, heads of schools\, financial officers\, and other senior leadership members in tackling complex matters affecting school communities.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/enrollment-contracts-in-a-post-covid-world/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T192534
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SUMMARY:OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID Vaccinations
DESCRIPTION:The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued an Emergency Temporary Standard imposing significant new requirements on employers with 100 or more employees regarding COVID-19 vaccination\, testing\, face coverings\, notification\, and recordkeeping. OSHA and the Biden Administration have said that this ETS is necessary to protect unvaccinated workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 at work. \nThe agency estimates that the ETS will result in approximately 23 million additional workers getting vaccinated\, and that it will prevent thousands of deaths and hospitalizations. \nOn November 10\, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. ET\, McLane Middleton’s Employment Law Practice Group will discuss the ETS and respond to common questions employers are asking about the new regulation. \n\n\nProgram\nWebinar – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET \nCost\nThis event is being offered as a free education session. \nLocation\nWebinar \n \nPresenters \n\nAdam M. Hamel\nDirector\, McLane Middleton\nChair of the firm’s Employment Law Practice Group \nAdam is chair of McLane Middleton’s Employment Law Practice Group. He regularly assists employers with a variety of litigated and non-litigated employment law issues including charges of discrimination\, wrongful termination\, violation of restrictive covenants\, wage and hour issues\, among others. \n\nPeg O’Brien\nDirector\, McLane Middleton \nPeg assists employers with legal compliance and risk management in all phases of the employment relationship\, as well as defense of employers in matters pending before government agencies and courts. On a regular basis\, Peg assists company executives\, human resources professionals and supervisors with routine employment law concerns.\n\n\nJennifer L. Parent\nDirector\, McLane Middleton \nJennifer is a director and chair of the firm’s Litigation Department. She has over 25 years of experience litigating and resolving disputes for companies and business owners in a wide range of complex commercial cases and employment matters. She has represented employers in the areas of employment discrimination\, executive termination\, retaliation\, harassment\, wrongful termination\, contract\, defamation\, wages\, trade secret\, non-competition\, and non-solicitation disputes.\n\n\nCharla Bizios Stevens\nDirector\, McLane Middleton \nCharla has extensive background addressing litigated and non-litigated employment issues such as discrimination\, harassment\, employee classification and wage and hour claims. She assists employers in responding to labor audits\, preparing personnel policies and minimizing risk in the hiring\, discipline and termination of employees. She conducts management and anti-harassment training and works with employers to maintain legal compliance in a cost-efficient and effective way.\n\n\nLaura McKelligott Kahl\nAssociate\, McLane Middleton \nLaura counsels employers on managing and minimizing risk in employee matters such as hiring\, discipline and termination of employees\, wage and hour issues\, classification of employees and independent contractors\, claims of discrimination and harassment\, and restrictive covenants. She works with employers to maintain compliance with state and federal employment laws\, and assists employers with workplace policies and procedures.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/oshas-emergency-temporary-standard-on-covid-vaccinations/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T192534
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SUMMARY:Independent School Legal Update
DESCRIPTION:On October 28\, 2021\, McLane Middleton’s Education Law Group will provide a free\, virtual legal update for independent schools. As part of the half day session\, attendees will receive practical strategies for managing risk from experienced practitioners who advise numerous independent schools on a daily basis. \nThis program is recommended for Heads of School\, Senior Leadership\, Business Officers\, Deans of Students\, and Deans of Faculty. \nProgram\nWebinar – 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET \nCost\nThis event is being offered as a free education session. \nLocation\nWebinar \n \nSession Descriptions \nSexual Harassment and Misconduct Policies Before and After Title IX \nIndependent schools used to think that Title IX (the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination) did not apply to them…The pandemic and the PPP loans changed all of that. But with those loans now largely forgiven\, what practices covering sexual harassment and misconduct from a brief period of Title IX compliance should remain in place? In this session\, we will examine the various ways in which schools are addressing student and employee sexual misconduct then and now\, including notice of complaints\, investigations\, and managing discipline. \nEffective Approaches for Dealing with Hostile Parents \nDealing with hostile parents is nothing new for independent schools. And yet\, such occurrences have become increasingly common in recent times\, particularly as schools face new frontiers of the culture wars\, including DEI\, gender issues\, and COVID-19 safety protocols. In this session\, we will examine various approaches and strategies for dealing with difficult parents\, including\, but not limited to\, what language to incorporate in foundational documents\, how to establish and enforce ongoing expectations\, and how to effectively transition out hostile families. \nCrossing the Line: What Is Your School’s Philosophy Regarding Oversight of Off-Campus Conduct? \nDoes your school discipline students for conduct off-campus? Or on the weekends? Or over the summer? Should it? The recent Supreme Court of the United States decision in Mahanoy Area School District—though technically applicable only to public schools—has sparked debate within the independent school community regarding whether schools should be policing students’ off-campus activity. In this session\, we will analyze the various approaches schools can take in confronting and handling student conduct beyond the bounds of a school’s campus\, including whether such jurisdiction should be mandatory or discretionary. \nReporting Student Discipline: Evolving Expectations and How to Manage the Process \nThe reporting of serious student discipline to colleges and next schools can be a fraught situation for students\, families\, and independent schools. And now\, increasingly\, families are lawyering up to challenge any mention of discipline during an application process. Combined with the Common App’s decision to remove questions about discipline\, how should independent schools tactfully handle communications about a student’s record of misconduct? In this session\, we will review case studies and offer practical (and legal) advice for how to manage the application and discipline reporting process. \nCOVID-19 Update: How to Manage Vaccinations for the Winter  \nDespite being over eighteen months into the pandemic\, many schools are still grappling with their role in managing student and employee safety\, particularly with respect to the COVID-19 vaccine. This issue will continue to evolve as the vaccine becomes increasingly available for school-age children and as local and federal governments enact new legislation and guidance. In this session\, we will cover the latest developments as well as practical steps for how schools can comply with student and employee vaccination requirements and guidance. We will also discuss requests for exemption or accommodation; updates to policies and health forms\, and student\, parent\, and employee vaccine hesitancy. \nCybersecurity Threats and Preparedness  \nCam Shilling will discuss the upcoming hands-on workshop that McLane Middleton’s Information Privacy and Security Group is providing for independent schools in November 2021 (date/time TBD). Cam and our group have worked with numerous schools throughout New England and around the country to increase their cybersecurity preparedness and avoid expensive and reputation-damaging breaches. The workshop will be for heads of school\, CFOs\, business officers\, and IT directors\, in order to help schools understand the risk assessment process\, start preparing your school for it\, and even begin to assess your school’s preparedness to withstand some of this most prevalent cybersecurity dangers. \nPresenters \n\nLinda S. Johnson\nDirector\, McLane Middleton\nCo-Chair of the firm’s Employment Law Group \nLinda focuses her practice on understanding and serving the needs of K-12 independent schools. She serves as outside legal counsel and a consultant to many of the country’s top independent day and boarding schools. She advises her clients on all aspects of school operations including employment law\, student discipline\, contracts\, fiduciary and tort law\, leadership development\, investigations\, compliance audits\, risk management\, crisis response\, and student safety. Linda consults with schools on both prevention and response to all types of educator misconduct and student on student sexual assaults. \n\nDavid Wolowitz\nDirector\, McLane Middleton\nCo-Chair of the firm’s Employment Law Group \nDavid advises independent schools nationwide and internationally on all aspects of risk prevention and crisis response\, with a focus on promoting healthy relationships through the management and oversight of a healthy school culture. He is a pioneer in applying behavioral risk management concepts\, including training on healthy teacher – student boundaries and the establishment of standards of conduct\, to promote safe school cultures. He believes that risk management practices should reinforce\, not interfere with\, good teaching and an environment conducive to learning. \n\nSusan E. Schorr\nOf Counsel\, McLane Middleton\nVice Chair of the firm’s Employment Law Group \nSusan focuses her practice on education and employment\, helping clients with general risk management\, real-time problem solving\, and crisis management. Grounded in thorough legal analysis\, she offers practical advice and responsiveness. With a background as a social worker\, public administrator\, and a trustee of non-profit organizations herself\, Susan approaches client challenges with an ability to integrate a variety of problem-solving frameworks\, helping clients to arrive at practical solutions. \n\nBrian B. Garrett\nOf Counsel\, McLane Middleton \nBrian has extensive experience in a broad range of education\, employment\, and complex commercial litigation matters throughout the country\, including in state and federal courts\, in alternative resolution processes\, and before various administrative agencies. Brian focuses his practice on understanding and serving the needs of independent day and boarding schools\, colleges and universities\, and early child care programs. Brian partners with many of the country’s leading independent schools to provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of school operations\, including establishing new schools\, student and parent issues\, employment matters\, school governance and leadership\, and general risk management. He works closely with board chairs\, heads of schools\, financial officers\, and other senior leadership members in tackling complex matters affecting school communities. \n\nCameron G. Shilling\nDirector\, McLane Middleton \nCombining his business\, technology and employment interests\, Cameron has developed a depth and breadth of experience in privacy and data security. His résumé includes managing numerous data security audits\, preparing and implementing written security policies\, training executives\, managers\, and employees in data security\, auditing\, preparing and implementing data security agreements with vendors and business associates\, addressing a wide variety of day-to-day security issues\, and investigating and remediating many security breaches. Cameron has dealt with these issues under a range of state and federal laws\, including the Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act (GLB)\, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)\, Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)\, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations\, Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)\, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA)\, the Massachusetts and California data security regulations\, and a number of other state data security and breach notification laws.
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