New England Biz Law Update

For employers, there is no way of knowing what the legislature, governmental agencies, employees, or competitors may throw your way next. For example, just last month the Labor Department’s top lawyer announced that the agency would target several specific employment-related ...

Although coverage of the 2024 election was dominated by the economy, taxes didn’t get much attention in the run-up to the vote. That’s a bit of a surprise, since 2025 will be a major year for America’s tax system – ...

Although a company allegedly showed racially insensitive images during an anti­discrimination training, including a Swastika, a hooded Klan person, and a noose, that one-time occurrence did not constitute a hostile work environment, a Virginia federal court judge has ruled. In ...

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) – ...

Believe it or not, the holiday season is almost upon us, along with an increase in employee requests for time off. To ensure a smooth start to the new year, now is the time for employers to brush up on ...

Cyberattacks continue to grow, with a 30% increase in weekly attacks on corporate networks in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023, and a 25% rise compared to Q1 2024, according to Check Point Research. “It’s almost incalculable how many threats ...

Privacy-enhancing technologies — also known as PETs — are a facet of cybersecurity you’re most likely using in your personal or professional life, but you may not recognize the term. “PETs is just a buzzword for any technological tool or ...

Most employees are open to having their organizations analyze data from emails, messages and meetings to improve their employee experience, according to new Qualtrics research. Also known as passive listening, this practice provides valuable insights using data employees generate in ...

The increased use of biotech and the biometric privacy concerns entangled with its use creates a legal minefield that businesses must prepare to navigate. Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and other social media giants — recently settled ...

Heated political campaign ads dominate the airways. And when something can become that divided, it inevitably runs the risk of bleeding into the workplace. This is true regardless of whether you are an employee, a manager, or a senior leader. ...