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NLRB Adopts New Standard for Evaluating Lawfulness of Work Rules

Employees, Policies • By Raymond M. Ripple • August 8, 2023

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Mark Borenstein Quoted in The Recorder’s “Deerfield ZBA OKs Tree House’s permit for restaurant, concert venue, with 3 conditions”

Owning the Brewery, Policies • August 9, 2021

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Good News for Businesses Serving Alcohol in Phase II of the Reopening Plan

COVID-19 Resources, Policies • By Andrew C. Bartholomew • June 4, 2020

Covid-19 E-Alert

Mandatory Self-Certification and Industry-Specific Guidance For Massachusetts Essential And Phase One Businesses

COVID-19 Resources, Policies • By Bowditch & Dewey • May 18, 2020

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Alcohol to go? How breweries and restaurants are still serving.

COVID-19 Resources, Policies • By Andrew C. Bartholomew • May 18, 2020

Covid-19 E-Alert

Massachusetts’ Four-Phase Reopening Plan and Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards: Here’s What You Need To Know

COVID-19 Resources, Policies • By Bowditch & Dewey • May 12, 2020

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Municipal Support for Local Economies in a Public Health Crisis May Include Regulatory Flexibility

COVID-19 Resources, Policies • By Katherine Garrahan • May 12, 2020

Covid-19 E-Alert

What Massachusetts Businesses Need to Know about Masks in the Workplace

COVID-19 Resources, Policies • By Cesira Newcomb • May 7, 2020

Covid-19 E-Alert

Is a Business Liable if an Employee or Customer Gets Sick?

COVID-19 Resources, Employees, Owning the Brewery, Policies • By Cesira Newcomb • April 30, 2020

Covid-19 E-Alert

CARES Act Temporary Rule for Paid Sick Leave and Expanded FMLA

COVID-19 Resources, Employees, Employment, Owning the Brewery, Policies • By Robert G. Young • April 6, 2020

Covid-19 E-Alert

Massachusetts Updates Essential Services List – See What Can Continue and What Must Stop

COVID-19 Resources, Employees, Employment, Owning the Brewery, Policies • By Bowditch & Dewey • April 1, 2020

Covid-19 E-Alert

Expanded Unemployment Benefits Through the Federal CARES Act

COVID-19 Resources, Employees, Employment, Policies • By Bowditch & Dewey • April 1, 2020