Two of the more popular advanced estate planning techniques are Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) and Sales to Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (IDGTs). Join attorneys William V.A Zorn and Caitlin G. McCurdy as they highlight the key features of each strategy as well as compare the advantages and disadvantages of each. Program Registration/Networking: 7:30 a.m.
Massachusetts allows collegiate and high school athletes to monetize and market their name, image, and likeness. Student athletes in Massachusetts are allowed to accept money from businesses in exchange for those business using their name, image, and likeness on products and in advertisements, and student athletes can also promote themselves and/or other businesses in public
In this seminar, McLane Middleton and Baker Newman Noyes will discuss critically important pre-transaction considerations for owners/managers. Attendees will walk away with best practices for preparing for a business transaction, an understanding of the importance of coordinating personal and corporate planning, and an outlook of what's on the horizon for M&A in 2023. McLane
Join members of McLane Middleton’s Employment Law Practice Group as we discuss items that should be on every employer’s to-do list in 2023. Topics will include, employee classification, wage and hour, employee handbooks, and more.
With a fluctuating real estate market the past few years, what does 2023 have in store? Join us for lively panel discussion with industry experts forecasting this year's market outlook. Topics will include: National and Global Markets Commercial and Residential Real Estate locally Impact of increased construction costs and supply chain delays Rapid rise of
McLane Middleton attorney Shiva Karimi discusses hot topics in business immigration. Topics to include: H-1B FY2024 Lottery Overview Who to apply for: Recent foreign graduates, employees outside the U.S., etc. Registration process for “H-1B lottery”. Planning for alternatives to H-1B if not selected In addition, if you have any employees who will be graduating or
After a COVID-induced hiatus, McLane Middleton is excited to announce the return of its “What’s Her Story” series in time to celebrate Women's History Month! This networking series features successful women sharing their stories with other business owners and executives. Our guest speaker, Carla McCall, Managing Partner at AAFCPAs, will sit down with McLane Middleton
An employee has been injured on the job, now what? When an employee is injured in the workplace, most employers know they must report the incident to their workers’ compensation insurance carriers and the applicable state Department of Industrial Accidents/Department of Labor. But, frequently other employment laws arise simultaneously and are overlooked, such as the federal Family
In November, 2022 Massachusetts voters approved a constitutional amendment in which Massachusetts residents who earn more than $1 million each year will begin paying a new tax. The new tax imposes an additional 4% state income tax on that portion of annual taxable income in excess of $1 million. Revenues from the tax will be
Are you a start-up to mid-sized company with products or trade secrets that separate you from the competition? Do you understand your intellectual property rights? On June 22, 2023, attorneys Jeremy Walker and Cathi Yao from McLane Middleton's Intellectual Property Practice Group, will discuss the differences between patents, trademarks, and copyrights. In addition, they will review how to protect
The post-Covid period has been marked by a sharp decline in the office space market. Demand is down, vacancies are up, and many landlords have been forced to lower rents below what they would have offered before the pandemic. However, many of these owners either bought or re-financed their properties relying on rent expectations that
What is the best way to protect my assets? How do I set up my family for the future? These questions and more are asked everyday to estate planners. Join attorneys Ryan J. Swartz and Caitlin G. McCurdy as they discuss changes and updates in the estate planning arena, recent cases involving the IRS, and