Passing your assets to the next generation can be simple or it can be complicated, but even the simplest estate plan usually involves more than just a will. A good
Passing Your Assets to the Next Generation
Know the Law: Injunctions
Q: What does it mean when a court issues an “injunction”? A: Sometimes, the relief a plaintiff needs from a court is not monetary. Instead, it is for someone—a neighbor
AI Implementation: Is Your Business In Compliance with Emerging Laws?
Artificial intelligence is not just useful to compose an article or conduct an Internet search. Businesspeople who believe that AI is far from widespread application or inapplicable to their operations
3 Due Diligence Items for Business Owners to Focus on Before a Potential M&A transaction
When a business owner decides to go to market and to sell their business, they want to fully maximize the value of their business. One of the best ways to
Client Notice: Massachusetts Declares Final Rules Requiring Annual Energy Use Reporting for Large Buildings – New Compliance Obligations Under 225 CMR 27.00
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (MassDOER) has announced 225 CMR 27.00, finalizing regulations to implement the Large Building Energy Reporting Law. These rules impose new annual reporting obligations on
An Employee Handbook Refresher Course for Independent Schools
Brian B. Garrett, Linda S. Johnson, and Sean S. LaPorta, walk through essential updates for employee handbooks, including a review of behavioral standards to help ensure that interactions among colleagues
Know the Law: Severance Agreement Timing Traps
Q: I want to enter into a separation agreement with an employee who I am terminating. I am offering severance and covering a portion of the employee’s COBRA cost. In
U.S. Supreme Court Likely to Reject Heightened Evidentiary Requirement for “Reverse Discrimination” Cases
The United States Supreme Court recently heard oral argument in a case that may result in the end of a heightened evidentiary requirement that majority-group plaintiffs must meet in certain
DEI Under Administration 47
On January 20, 2025, the country watched on as Donald J. Trump took office as the 47th president of the United States, promising swift changes to the government and U.S.
Contract Toolkit: Essential Contract Terms
Regardless of size or industry, businesses usually have contracts. Contracts help parties document their expectations, rights and responsibilities, helping ensure that business moves forward as-expected. Whether you’re looking at leases,
Know the Law: Navigating Pitfalls Related to Using AI for NIL
Q: I am a student-athlete (SA), and I want to use artificial intelligence (AI) with my name, image, and likeness (NIL) activities. Can I safely use AI to do so?
Student Handbooks – Essential Updates for the New School Year
Brian B. Garrett, Linda S. Johnson, and Sean S. LaPorta, provide guidance on how to tackle the annual project of updating an independent school’s student handbook to meet both evolving
Decanting and Breach of Fiduciary Duty
In an evolving landscape for modification of irrevocable trusts, Attorneys and Trustees should proceed with caution. In a recent decision, Wright v. McDonald, 317-2020-EQ-00202, the 6th Circuit Probate Division invalidated
Know the Law: Navigating Debt Collection After Corporate Dissolution in New Hampshire
Q: I was a shareholder of a now-dissolved New Hampshire corporation. The company had outstanding promissory notes that were not settled at the time of dissolution. Years later, a debtor
HR Use of AI: What Is Required for Legal Compliance?
Artificial intelligence is starting to permeate business systems, including applications used by human resources professionals. AI has the potential to significantly enhance the efficiency and quality of certain HR functions.
Cyber, Privacy and AI Insurance – Do You Have It?
Businesses face serious risk of liability arising from cybersecurity and privacy breach and use of artificial intelligence. Just like we would not (or should not) drive a car without auto