Q: I am in the process of buying a home and I am worried about what happens between signing the purchase and sale agreement and the closing. What protections do
Know the Law: Buyer Protections in a Residential Purchase and Sale Agreement
Antitrust Lawsuit Against NCAA Granted Class Action Status
A federal district court judge granted class-action status to the plaintiffs in an antitrust lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and major college conferences. In House v. NCAA,
Mental Health Issues are on the Rise the Workplace
An increasing number of employees are struggling with mental health issues and substance-misuse disorders. According to data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately one in five adults in
Proposed Salary Threshold Raise for Exempt Employees
On September 8, 2023, the federal Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to revise the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) regulations governing overtime exemptions for
Reviewing Name, Image, and Likeness Agreements: A Primer for Student-Athletes
With school back in session, name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights are once again at the forefront of the amateur sports discussion. As NIL rights continue to evolve nationwide, collegiate
Head Winds and Tail Winds in Offshore Development
Following President Biden’s ambitious goal to deploy 30 GW of offshore wind by 2030, several New England states have taken steps to promote the development of offshore wind. Massachusetts, Rhode
NHL Player Privacy Concerns Heightened Amidst Babcock Controversy
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach, Mike Babcock, was accused of invading his players’ privacy by former NHL player and “Spittin’ Chiclets” podcast host, Paul Bissonnette.
Know the Law: Digital Accessibility
Q: What legal accessibility considerations should I keep in mind when operating my organization’s website? A: People normally think about the Americans with Disability Act (“ADA”) with respect to its requirement
U.S. Supreme Court Confirms that Debts Due to a Partner’s Fraud are Nondischargeable
At the beginning of a business partnership, the focus is generally on developing a business plan in consideration of each partner’s strengths, knowledge and financial contributions. The expectation should be
Know the Law: How Can I Terminate a Contract?
Q: I signed a contract that I now regret. Do I have any options for getting out of it? A: While the best time to determine whether an arrangement meets
How Should Your Organization Address Generative AI?
ChatGPT – the artificial intelligence application from OpenAI that can provide detailed, lengthy natural language answers in response to user questions – famously attracted 1 million users in its first
Win-win Dynamics: Exploring How ESOP Transactions Benefit Owners and Employees
Most business owners have likely heard the term “ESOP” but may not know exactly what it is. An ESOP is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan under which the owners of
Navigating the Fine Line Between Business and Hobby
The author would like to thank Andy Almonte, a JD candidate at the University of Maine School of Law, for his assistance with writing this article. If you’ve ever been
A Different Kind of Court: The Knicks-Raptors Trade Secrets Saga
On Monday, August 21, 2023, the New York Knicks sued their Atlantic Division rival the Toronto Raptors in an action that could set a precedent for how sports franchises protect
Know the Law: Can I Amend My Revocable Trust – and How?
For a variety of reasons, many people choose to place their assets in revocable trusts. Those trusts will generally contain terms that govern the administration and distribution of the assets,
Should Courts Protect the Anonymity of Jurors?
In August of last year, a New Hampshire jury acquitted Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, then 26, of seven negligent homicide charges, seven manslaughter charges and a single reckless conduct charge. A week