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SUMMARY:2025 Massachusetts Employment Law Update
DESCRIPTION:McLane Middleton’s annual Massachusetts Employment Law Update will be held on November 5\, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Boston-Woburn. Join our employment attorneys as we discuss the latest trends in employment law that you don’t want to miss. \nThis year’s program will explore scenarios where diverse cultures intersect in the workplace and will highlight how these intersections can impact communication\, management\, and integration. \nAgenda \n8:00 a.m. – Registration/Welcome \n8:30 a.m. – News You Can Use\nPresenter:  Peg O’Brien and Sean LaPorta \nAn update on federal and state laws\, recent case law and agency guidance impacting Massachusetts private employers. \n9:15 a.m. – Navigating the Collision Between Religious Rights and Pronouns in the Workplace \nPresenters:  Adam Hamel \nAs workplaces strive to foster inclusive environments\, a growing legal and cultural tension has emerged between employees’ religious beliefs and the expectation to use colleagues’ pronouns. This session will discuss the current legal landscape governing religious accommodations and gender identity protections\, practical strategies for employers and HR professionals to balance competing rights and obligations\, and approaches to conflict resolution and respectful dialogue in diverse workplaces. \n9:45 a.m. – Immigration Concerns at Work\nPresenters: Shiva Karimi & Andrea Hellrigel \nWork authorization remains a critical compliance issue for employers\, with evolving rules on documents expirations\, automatic EAD extensions\, and reverification requirements. This session will examine the legal and practical implications of these developments\, as well as the employment authorization options available to support workforce stability and compliance. \n10:15 a.m. – Break \n10:30 a.m. – Employment Decisions Based on Employee Use of Social Media\, In and Out of the Workplace\nPresenter:  Amanda Brahm \nFrom political opinions to personal videos\, employee social media activity—whether on or off the clock—can raise challenging questions for employers. This session examines how social media use intersects with employment decisions\, employee rights\, and workplace policies. Gain a clearer framework for evaluating social media issues fairly and lawfully\, balancing brand reputation\, employee rights\, and workplace harmony. \n11:00 a.m. – AI for HR: What Is Coming and How Can You Use It?\nPresenter: Cameron Shilling \nArtificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organizations attract\, manage\, and support their workforce. But with so much change\, how can HR professionals stay ahead of the curve—and use AI tools responsibly and effectively? This session will discuss emerging AI trends in HR\, from talent acquisition to performance management\, legal and ethical considerations\, including bias\, transparency\, and data privacy\, how to evaluate and implement AI tools that align with your HR goals\, and what’s next. \n11:45 a.m. – Addressing Reasonable Accommodation Requests in the Workplace\nPresenters:  Brian Garrett and Sean LaPorta \nNavigating employee accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws can be complex for employers and HR professionals. This session will provide practical guidance on how to respond to and manage reasonable accommodation requests while balancing legal compliance\, business operations\, and employee needs. Topics will include understanding the interactive process\, evaluating different types of requests\, handling documentation and confidentiality\, and avoiding common pitfalls that can lead to liability. \n12:30 p.m. – END \nCost – $175.00 (After September 4\, 2025) \nRegistration includes continental breakfast\, electronic copies of materials\, and credits.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/2025-massachusetts-employment-law-update/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Boston-Woburn\, 15 Middlesex Canal Park Dr.\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Employment Conference
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SUMMARY:Family Law Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Family law can be complex and ever changing. In this roundtable discussion\, McLane Middleton’s Family Law Group will be joined by a panel of highly respected legal professionals to discuss sophisticated family issues\, latest case and statutory law\, and timely\, practical information for all levels of practice. \nNew speakers added: \nHonorable Judge Michael Mace \nJudge Mace is a New Hampshire Circuit Court Judge currently assigned to the Lebanon Circuit Court. Prior to taking the bench\, Judge Mace was in private practice specializing in civil litigation locally and nationally. Judge Mace is admitted to practice law in New Hampshire\, Vermont\, California\, the District of Columbia and Commonwealth of Virginia and has been admitted pro hac vice in various state and federal courts nationwide. Judge Mace attended the University of Wyoming College of Law and Kalamazoo College and clerked for the Alaska Trial Courts and District of Columbia Court of Appeals. \nHonorable Judge Kevin Rauseo \nJudge Rauseo is a New Hampshire Circuit Court Judge in the 9th Circuit Court in Nashua. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Chris Sununu in 2021. Prior to his appointment\, he spent twenty-two years as an attorney at Hamblett & Kerrigan in Nashua. Rauseo earned a bachelor’s degree from Salem State University and then completed a J.D. at Suffolk University Law School in 1996 \nSponsored in conjunction with the NH Association of Justice.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/family-law-roundtable/
LOCATION:Manchester Office\, 900 Elm Street\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:Crafting the Right Enrollment Agreement for Your School
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, McLane Middleton’s education counsel will guide independent school leaders on the most essential terms and more recent trends in updating your enrollment contract for the next academic year.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/crafting-the-right-enrollment-agreement-for-your-school/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Webinar
CATEGORIES:webinar
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SUMMARY:2025 NHSCPA/McLane Middleton Tax Forum
DESCRIPTION:The 43rd annual Tax Forum presented by New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants & McLane Middleton will take place on November 21\, 2025 at the Grappone Center in Concord\, NH. \nThis forum brings together experienced practitioners and industry professionals to discuss recent developments in federal\, state\, and local tax law. Attendees will gain valuable updates\, learn best practices\, and explore emerging trends that impact individuals\, businesses\, and advisors alike. \nAgenda just announced!* \n8:00 a.m. – Welcome \n8:05 a.m. – Federal Tax Update/One Big Beautiful Bill\nPresenters: John Rich\, McLane Middleton; Amy Drake\, McLane Middleton; Josh Sandler\, McLane Middleton; Kory Reynolds\, Baker Newman Noyes; Rick Bellitti\, LGA \n9:45 a.m. – Break \n10:00 a.m. – Local/State Tax Update\nPresenters: Steven Burke\, McLane Middleton; Josh Sandler\, McLane Middleton; Kim O’Connor\, Nathan Wechsler; Lawrence Gagnon\, NH Dept. of Revenue \n11:45 a.m. – Lunch \n12:45 a.m. – Estate Tax Update\nPresenters: Patrick Collins & Brandon Vallie\, McLane Middleton \n2:15 p.m. – Break \n2:30 p.m. – M&A Issues for Accounting Firms\nPresenters: Patrick Closson\, McLane Middleton; Harper Marshall\, Peloton \n4:00 p.m. – Conclusion \nCPE Credits: 8 \n*Agenda and speakers subject to change
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/2025-nhscpa-mclane-middleton-tax-forum/
LOCATION:Grappone Center\, 70 Constitution Ave\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
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