New England Biz Law Update

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a unanimous decision in United States ex rel. Schutte v. SuperValu Inc., rejecting efforts to redefine the knowledge prong of the False Claims Act to disregard a defendant’s subjective knowledge or belief. The decision ...

It is no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the workplace. From streamlining hiring processes to increasing productivity, AI has the potential to make our work lives easier and more efficient. But as with any new technology, AI comes ...

There is nary an industry where artificial intelligence (AI) is not a matter of conversation recently, wealth management included. “It’s a topic that’s everywhere and is affecting every industry,” said Dana Vosburgh, a certified financial planner and managing director of ...

I recently referred an acquaintance to senior leadership for a job on our team. I thought he’d be a good fit, despite the fact that his experience was not exactly on point. I knew him to have good analytical skills ...

A federal court in Virginia has conditionally certified a class of bartenders and barbacks who claimed a rock festival violated the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, and Virginia law. The defendants argued that class certification wasn’t warranted because the ...

The U.S. Supreme Court has sidestepped a case against Google that might have allowed more lawsuits against social media companies. The justices’ decision returns to a lower court the case of a family of an American college student who was ...

In the world’s largest pilot project testing the four-day workweek, most employers and employees agree that the reduced schedule — responsible for more sleep, less stress, and an improved personal life — is king. But that trial took place in ...

Starting a business can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling experiences in life. It can also be one of the most daunting. I lived this when my partners and I built our business — an industrial flooring installation ...

A bill introduced in Congress called the “Employee Rights Act” (ERA) has gained the support of employer groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The bill’s goal is to reach a balance between union rights, employee rights, and employer rights ...

Why are up-to-date job descriptions so important? It’s easy for employers to overlook the importance of keeping job descriptions up to date. After all, when you’re juggling a million other tasks, who has time to review dozens (or more) employee ...