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Concrete Steps Employers Should Consider When Drafting Severance Agreements in the Wake of McLaren Macomb

Employment • By Benjamin J. Hinks, Danielle Jurema Lederman and Timothy P. Van Dyck • March 8, 2023

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Tim Van Dyck Quoted in The Business Journals Playbook Newsletter Article “Feds issue game-changing ruling on nondisclosure agreements. Experts say employers should take these steps.”

Employment • February 28, 2023

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Employers Beware – Your Confidentiality Provisions May Come Back to Bite You

Employment • By Benjamin J. Hinks and Timothy P. Van Dyck • February 23, 2023

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Checking in on Massachusetts’ Mixed Drinks To-Go Law

COVID-19 Resources, Liquor Laws • By Andrew R. Manning • February 16, 2023

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Spring Cleaning Tips for Pay and Recordkeeping Compliance

Employment • By Danielle Jurema Lederman • February 13, 2023

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Updated Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations Issued

Employment • By Tracy Thomas Boland and Danielle Jurema Lederman • February 7, 2023

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Approaching Sunset Date for Temporary Expanded Patio Service and Takeaway/Delivery of Alcohol

COVID-19 Resources, Liquor License • By Mark A. Borenstein and Joseph R. Duquette • January 30, 2023

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The First Circuit Takes a Deeper Look into Employee Exemption Decisions

Employees • By Tracy Thomas Boland and Danielle Jurema Lederman • January 23, 2023

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How to Navigate a Reduction in Force

Employees, Employment • By Danielle Jurema Lederman • January 23, 2023

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New Year, New Protections for Pregnant and Lactating Employees, Restrictions on Pre-Dispute Non-Disclosure and Non-Disparagement Provisions

Employees, Employment • By Aimee E. Bierman and Tracy Thomas Boland • January 17, 2023

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Client Alert: Garden Leave Payments Under MA Noncompetition Agreement Act Not Covered by Wage Act

Employment • By Benjamin J. Hinks and Robert G. Young • December 21, 2022

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Massachusetts Retail Liquor License Renewals for 2023

Liquor License • By Mark A. Borenstein • November 22, 2022