The moves are part of larger nationwide trend to impose restrictions. More than a third of all workers in the United States have been subject to a noncompetition agreement at
New England Takes the Lead On Noncompete Reform
Medicaid Planning: Is Your Home Protected?
As our population ages at increasing rates and individuals continue to live longer, shared concerns about the costs of long-term care become more common. The majority of our population will
Know the Law: As a Family Business, Do We Really Need an Operating Agreement?
Q: I have successfully run my business as a single member limited liability company for years. My daughter recently purchased part of the business and now insists that we have
Know the Law: Weapons in the Workplace
Q: With the recent reports of workplace violence and shootings in the news, as an employer, are there things that I can do to try to keep guns and violence
Shall We Talk About the Election, Again?
During primary season in 2016 it seemed as though questions came up almost daily about how to curb the nasty “watercooler” rhetoric about political candidates and issues. The calendar has
Everything Is Not Terminator: What Does the Executive Order Calling for Artificial Intelligence Standards Mean for AI Regulation?
President Trump has issued an executive order on “Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence” (the “Order”). Noting that artificial intelligence (“AI”) “promises to drive the growth of the United States
Importance of Environmental Site Assessment Ever Expanding
The protection from environmental liability afforded by the Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (“ESA”) is well-known to purchasers of land who conduct ESAs before becoming the “owner.” These ESA derived
Know the Law: Can My Business Ignore a ‘Cease and Desist’ Order for Patent Infringement?
Q: My company has received a “cease and desist” order accusing patent infringement. I don’t think it has any merit. Can I safely ignore it? A: Ignoring a cease-and-desist order
Vacation During FMLA Leave?
Mass. court ruling highlights need to carefully consider reasons before taking action Can an employee be terminated for going on vacation when taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave
Everything Is Not Terminator: Helping AI to Comply with the Federal Trade Commission Act
In my last column, I noted that there is general agreement that the authority of the Federal Trade Commission Act (the “Act”) is broad enough to govern algorithmic decision-making and
Know the Law: Tax Exclusion for Sale of Qualified Small Business Stock
Q: How can I take advantage of the 100% exclusion of the gain from the sale of stock in my small business? A: The federal income tax code allows you
Bill Expanding Union Rights in Response to Janus Supreme Court Decision in Limbo
Published in NEHRA News (7/18/2019) Last month, the Massachusetts House passed a bill that would allow public sector unions to charge non-members fees for services such as representation in grievances
Discretionary Bonuses: Per Se Fraudulent Conveyances?
The Bankruptcy Code does not treat all unsecured creditors equally; public policy concerns dictate otherwise. Workers, for example, benefit from a priority given to payment of certain wages. Frequently, the
Know the Law: What Is Title Insurance?
Q. What is title insurance, and why should I buy a title insurance policy for my home? A. Your home is probably your most valuable asset. When you buy a
Hotel Project a Warning for Firms with Multi-State Workforces
It was recently reported a Massachusetts construction company had been hit with more than $64,000 in fines after an audit conducted by the New Hampshire Department of Labor. Although the
Decoding the Rights of Gig Economy Workers
In an opinion letter dated April 29, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor explains that some service providers working for a virtual marketplace company are independent contractors under the Fair