New England Biz Law Update

The Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave law is effective as of Jan. 1, 2026. It introduces major changes for employers, bringing new obligations. Preparation is essential to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.

In-house attorneys are faced with the same dilemma we all are — whether and how to adopt artificial intelligence.

Rising tariffs are squeezing small businesses faster than anyone expected, a new analysis from the Joint Economic Committee reveals.

Many employers use the start of a new year as a signal to update their internal policies and employee handbooks to ensure continued compliance with state and federal laws. This becomes an opportunity for employers to implement necessary changes just as new regulations take effect.

Whether it's a disagreement with a supplier, a conflict with an employee, or a legal battle with a competitor, these disputes can and do drain resources, damage relationships, and tarnish a company's reputation.

As a longtime mediator and former judge, I’d like to introduce you to the ABCs — and XYZs — or mediation.

When a government shutdown ends, employers experience the same reality every time: the lights come up, the agencies power on, and long-dormant obligations wake up and start knocking. Outlined below is a quick summary of: 1, mechanics of the restart; 2, impacted agency charges; and 3, the National Labor Relations Board backlog.

How we search for information online has dramatically changed, with 58% of consumers now using artificial intelligence for product or service recommendations, including when evaluating vendors.

As the year winds down, our calendars fill with two things: out-of-office replies and existential dread. December has a funny way of putting a mirror in front of us. In the quiet between deadlines and family gatherings, a perennial set of questions shows up.

While lawyers focus largely on the contracts, the law and the facts, all of which are more tangible and available, we sometimes overlook the invisible forces behind the scenes.