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H1N1 Flu: What To Do From a Legal Perspective

May 1, 2009

As the H1N1 virus (formerly swine flu) continues to spread, it is important for employers to develop and implement company-wide policies that both protect employees and minimize any disruption to normal…

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Latest News…FACTA Deadline Extended

April 30, 2009

The deadline for the "Red Flags Rule" is now August 1, 2009. On August 1, 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will begin enforcing the "Red Flags Rule" of the Fair…

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Robert A. Bertsche Explains the Digital Millenium Copyright Act of 1998 to the Nieman Journalism Lab

April 28, 2009

Visit the Nieman Journalism Lab’s Web site to watch Rob Bertsche explain the Digital Millenium Copyright Act of 1998, the law which governs allegations of copyright infringement online.  He talks…

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On the Horizon: New Unions in the Workplace

April 21, 2009

In 1953, nearly 27 percent of all private sector workers belonged to a union.  Today, that number is fewer than 8 percent.  The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), reintroduced by…

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Donald G. Tye Quoted in Boston Globe Article Concerning an Increase in Divorced Parents Seeking Relief From Support Arrangements

April 13, 2009

According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, “there has been a 39 percent increase in the number of divorced spouses seeking changes to child-support arrangements in a tight job…

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Robert M. Schlein Pictured in New England Real Estate Journal After Speaking to Real Estate Group About “Distressed Leases, Landlords and Tenants”

April 13, 2009

On March 24, 2009, Robert Schlein was a lead speaker at a seminar of the Real Estate Finance Association of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board.  Rob spoke about lease…

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The Private Data-Toxic Waste Analogy – A Key To Privacy Risk Management

April 3, 2009

Consider the Risks: An Insurance Law Blog In several recent posts I have described the emerging privacy risk, detailed one state’s statutory and regulatory regimen for addressing this risk and…

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Diane R. Rubin Featured in the April 2009 Issue of Boston Women’s Business as One of the Area’s Top 10 Attorneys

April 1, 2009

Each month, Boston Women’s Business asks its readers for nominations to create a “Top 10” list in a particular category. This month, the publication presented the region’s leading lawyers. According…

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Robert M. Schlein Quoted in Boston Business Journal Article About Retailer’s Demand for Lower Rent

March 30, 2009

In a letter that has caused real estate professionals to sit up and take notice, Sleepy’s, a mattress retailer in Westborough, MA, has decided to reduce its rent payments by 25…

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Joseph D. Steinfield Quoted in Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly in an Article About the Recent Death of U.S. District Court Judge Reginald C. Lindsay

March 23, 2009

Joe Steinfield attributed the fondness with which Lindsay was regarded to his ability to be “a wonderful listener and extremely compassionate. If you were with him in his chambers, you…