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
This year's Massachusetts Employment Law Update presented by McLane Middleton's employment attorneys will take place on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 from 8:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. in the Conference Center at McLane Middleton's Woburn Office. This half-day event will provide important legal updates relating to the human resource function of business. Join our employment attorneys in discussing the
Serving as a fiduciary is an important job—and one that comes with serious personal risk. As the number of lawsuits against personal representatives and trustees increase, it is imperative for a fiduciary to understand his or her duties and responsibilities. Join attorney Bradford Vezina as he highlights a potpourri of common issues and traps that
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.
As circumstances, laws, and goals change over time, it can become necessary to modify an irrevocable trust. Estate planners and trustees can utilize various options to modify irrevocable trusts, including decanting, non-judicial settlement agreements, trustee modifications, and Probate Court modifications. Join attorneys Whitney A. Gagnon and Denis P. Dillon as they discuss how and when
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
McLane Middleton’s annual New Hampshire Employment Law Update will take place on on May 2, 2023 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.
