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August 9, 2017
When it comes to divorce, not all separation agreements are created equal. In fact, a well-crafted agreement can provide a divorcing spouse with a degree of economic protection that far…
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July 19, 2017
We have previously reported on the challenges presented to Massachusetts employers from the legalization of medical marijuana. We noted the possibility that Massachusetts courts would break new ground in requiring employers to…
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June 23, 2017
United States businesses take notice: Your company has less than a year to come into compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). While it is well known that the…
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June 15, 2017
In recent months, serious cyberattacks have once again brought hackers and cybercriminals into the news. These modern-day pirates have proven themselves to be creative, persistent, and devious in their efforts to gain illicit access…
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June 9, 2017
Massachusetts has a well-deserved reputation as an employee-friendly state when it comes to employers’ legal obligations and employees’ rights. The Massachusetts legislature is considering several bills, which, if enacted, would…
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May 24, 2017
In a surprise ruling, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) has fundamentally changed the legal framework for determining whether a claim is a “strategic lawsuit against public participation” (SLAPP) subject…
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May 22, 2017
Prince Lobel has had great success over the past few months on three separate bid protest matters before the Bid Unit, Fair Labor Division of the Massachusetts Office of the…
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January 24, 2017
Carbon pricing bills were filed last Friday, January 20, 2017, in both the Massachusetts Senate and House for the current session. Senator Michael Barrett (D – Third Middlesex) has introduced…
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January 11, 2017
In recent weeks, a single plaintiff has filed more than 25 lawsuits in federal district court in Boston, primarily against restaurants and bars in Boston, alleging violations of the Americans…
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January 4, 2017
Massachusetts voters have changed the landscape for the use of marijuana in the Commonwealth. We previously reported on the implications for employers with respect to medical marijuana, and specifically, the possibility…