Published in the Union Leader (9/29/2019) Q: I received a notice of class action lawsuit. What does this mean, and what should I do? A: Class actions are designed to
Social Security Administration to Begin Sending ‘No-Match Letters’
The Social Security Administration has recently announced it will begin sending no-match letters to employers, and has followed through on its promise. This is not the first time the SSA
Everything Is Not Terminator: Is China’s Social Credit System the Future?
In 2014, the central government of the People’s Republic of China announced a “social credit” system, which will monitor the behavior of the nation’s population and rank each person based
Avoiding Crises Through Values-Driven Leadership
Are You Leading Your School’s Culture Or Is It Leading Your School? Co-authored by: Claude Marchessault, Strategic Leadership Group, Inc. School leaders understand that today, more than ever before, nothing
Massachusetts Clarifies When 1099-MISC Workers Should be Counted for Purposes of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Program
On September 5, 2019, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (“DFML”) issued new guidance on when employers must count 1099-MISC workers as part of their workforce for purposes
Contaminants of Emerging Concern and Environmental Due Diligence Issues
Practitioners performing environmental due diligence have grown accustomed to the now routine use of Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (ESA). However, the adoption of new regulatory standards raises the possibility
Know the Law: Medicaid Planning – Is My Home Protected?
Question: My spouse requires long-term care in a nursing home and Medicaid benefits to finance such care. Will I be able to continue living in my home? Answer: A home
Phishing: Don’t Take the Bait
Phishing is the most prevalent cyber-attack. Why? Simply put, it works really well. While it is important that individuals learn how to avoid taking the bait, businesses also must implement
New England Takes the Lead On Noncompete Reform
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
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
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: 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