New England Biz Law Update

As we begin a new year, what are the newest cybersecurity threats businesses need to be aware of and what steps should they take to protect themselves? We checked in with four cybersecurity professionals to find out. “Cybersecurity is evolving ...

Businesses are following a seesaw battle over the federal Corporate Transparency Act after the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a federal district judge’s injunction against enforcement of the law’s registration deadline. U.S. District Court Judge Amos L. Mazzant III ...

Here are some benefits updates and reminders to ring in the new year: HSA telehealth relief to be extended In what will come as welcome news to many employers, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 ...

A woman whose sex/gender discrimination claim rested on the allegation that she was written up for crying approximately five months before her termination was dismissed by a federal court, where she conceded that she was emotional during a meeting but ...

Artificial intelligence is dominating conversations across the corporate world, regardless of industry. It is becoming a key element in corporate compliance, and the U.S. Department of Justice has taken notice. The DOJ announced in September 2024 that when evaluating a ...

Whether it is identifying ransomware, phishing schemes and data breach threats, or rolling out robust cybersecurity measures, comprehensive risk management strategies, tabletop exercises and heightened internal awareness campaigns, the goal of cybersecurity is the protection of your reputation and data ...

Just last month I observed a soccer team of kids more interested in climbing fences or getting stuck in the netting of a goal than playing the game. And while those actions are shocking, what is crazier is the coach’s ...

Paychex Inc. released its annual list of top regulatory issues that small- and medium-sized businesses should be watching in 2025. Among them are taxes and tax credits, retirement, paid leave, wage and hour developments, and artificial intelligence and privacy. With ...

A Rhode Island-based employee who brought whistleblower, contract and fraud claims against her Texas employer following her termination will have to arbitrate her claims in Texas, a U.S. District Court judge has decided. Plaintiff Linda Kenerson, who claims her Dallas-based ...

There are many ways to exit a business, some of which include complete or partial liquidation, or transfers of ownership via mergers and acquisitions, or through business brokers. One approach – establishing an employee stock ownership plan (or ESOP) – ...