New England Biz Law Update

Unfortunately, workplace violence is a reality that many employers should be prepared to address. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 392 U.S. workers were workplace homicide victims in 2020, and 20,050 workers in the private industry experienced trauma from ...

They’re the two letters that won’t seem to go away, regardless of one’s profession: AI. Through applications such as ChatGPT, artificial intelligence has been touted as everything from a timesaver to the thing that will kill all creative pursuits. But ...

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continue to increase in popularity and demand across industries, so does the need for robust governance frameworks to guide their ethical and responsible use. Recognizing this imperative, organizations can turn to established frameworks to inform ...

In the ever-evolving world of marketing, data has emerged as the driving force behind successful campaigns. With 55% of the Internet traffic blocking third-party cookies today, the spray and pray approach of third-party cookies / third-party data is no longer ...

Globally, workers have fallen in love with remote work, but according to reports, about 64% of executives believe it’s time to return to the office. It’s hard to be sure of what the future of work will look like. But ...

2023 was a year of robust union activity across the United States. Industries that had never unionized before, from exotic dancers to thrift-store employees, saw widespread organization and encouraged other workers to do the same. Small businesses have had to ...

Entrepreneurs and small business owners often consider the need for a business lawyer, weighing the perceived high costs associated with legal services. While routine tasks like drafting a business plan or obtaining licenses can be handled independently, more intricate issues ...

Effective Jan. 1, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), requires most small and medium-sized businesses to disclose detailed ownership information directly with the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). The CTA is intended to enhance transparency regarding ownership and ...

The Rhode Island Supreme Court has upheld a Superior Court judge’s decision to grant a pest-control company’s request to enforce a former employee’s non-competition agreement. “The noncompetition agreement at issue is a product of a lawful, bargained-for exchange based on ...

In 2023 ProArch’s most downloaded piece of content on their website was a free AI Policy Template, which helps businesses provide clear guidelines and expectations for the ethical use of AI tools, ensuring privacy, data security, transparency, and accountability in ...