The start of a new year is a great time to review and update employment practices. Join members of McLane Middleton’s Employment Law Practice Group for a discussion of what employers can expect from the new administration and some key items that Massachusetts employers should consider putting on their “To-Do” list in 2025, including wage
With the turn to the new calendar year, independent schools should start contemplating various hiring and renewal questions including, whether and how to ask current faculty members to commit to teach for another school year, what goes into deciding not to have other faculty members return, or the steps needed to extend job offers to
Faculty and students are eager to implement (and, likely, are already using) artificial intelligence. However, just like any other type of technology (e.g., computers, email and the Internet), schools must implement AI into their operations and curriculum based on legally and educationally sound strategies. AI implementation should be neither unplanned nor unstructured. New AI laws,
Join us for a discussion of the fundamentals of commercial leases, focusing on the essential components and considerations for tenants, landlords, and real estate professionals. Members of the McLane Middleton Real Estate Practice Group will explain the responsibilities and rights of both landlords and tenants, including property maintenance, insurance, and potential lease clauses governing rent
The executive orders enacted by President Trump in the early days of his second administration have raised significant concerns among businesses and organizations across the country. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforces strict employment verification requirements through the I-9 form, which must be completed for all new hires. Ensuring proper I-9 compliance is
Buying or selling a business is a complex process that requires careful planning, negotiation, and execution. This seminar will guide business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs through the critical steps involved in a successful transaction. Topics include due diligence, legal considerations, the business transaction lifecycle from the buyer’s and seller’s perspectives, and strategies for a smooth transition.
With spring break around the corner for most schools, it is a signal to administrators that it is time to focus on summer projects, including updating the student handbook for the 2025-2026 school year. Join attorneys from McLane Middleton’s Education Practice Group as they provide guidance on how to tackle this project. They will focus
McLane Middleton and the New Hampshire Association for Justice are excited to partner on our upcoming Family Law Conference. As family law continues to evolve with complexities and changes, this event offers a unique opportunity for professionals to stay informed. In this half day event, McLane Middleton’s Family Law Group will be joined by a distinguished
In this session, McLane Middleton's education attorneys will walk through essential updates for employee handbooks, including a review of behavioral standards to help ensure that interactions among colleagues and between colleagues and students are healthy and respectful.
This networking series features successful women sharing their stories with other business owners and executives. Carolyn Jones, Market President and Publisher of the Boston Business Journal (BBJ), will join McLane Middleton attorney Kim Kramer for an in-depth conversation about her deep passion for the publishing industry and the dynamic changes it has undergone. Carolyn will reflect
McLane Middleton’s annual New Hampshire Employment Law Update will be on May 7, 2025 at the Castleton Banquet & Conference Center in Windham, NH. Join our employment attorneys as we discuss the latest trends in employment law. As always, we will share “news you can use,” along with presentations on topics affecting employers today. Credits
On September 5, 2024, Judge Claudia Wilken declined to grant preliminary approval of the House v. NCAA settlement. Fast forward to April 7, 2025, Judge Wilken recently held a hearing on the proposed final House settlement. During the hearing, Judge Wilken challenged the settlement in certain aspects and challenged the attorneys to prove the settlement
