The housing crisis in Massachusetts is impacting the economy, families, the elderly, individuals, small and large businesses alike. The Baker Administration has made housing a top priority for the state, seeking to create more than 100,000 housing units over the next 5 years. This will require the participation of all cities and towns in the

As Secretary of Housing and Economic Development for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Mike Kennealy is responsible for advancing the Baker-Polito Administration’s agenda to create economic opportunity for residents, collaborative leadership in communities, an environment that supports job creation and business growth, and new housing for residents through targeted investments. Listen to Mike discuss his experiences

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 Ryan J. Swartz and Katie E. Hislop as they discuss how and when

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