In a case that modernizes the Massachusetts mechanics’ lien statute, M.G.L. c. 254 et seq., Bennett & Belfort Attorney Eric LeBlanc successfully argued that electronic signatures satisfy the mechanics’ lien statute’s “written contract” requirement. In the recent Massachusetts Superior Court decision Clean Properties, Inc. v. Riselli, the Middlesex Superior Court decided that “othing in the mechanics’ lien statute requires a…
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Developments in the Dynamic World
of Business and Employment Law
Until recently, it was thought that an employee’s waiver of rights to sue for past due compensation or wages as reflected in a signed release of claims had to be spelled out with precision. Since the Supreme Judicial Court’s 2012 decision in Crocker v. Townsend, in which the Court held that an employee’s release did not prevent him from filing…
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In our continuing series on pregnancy and the workplace, we highlight new guidelines issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) relative to the rights of pregnant women at work. In a close 3-2 partisan vote of Commissioners earlier this week, the EEOC issued new enforcement guidance clarifying its interpretation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) with an analysis that…
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Since the passage of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), (Wage and Hour Division) often referred to as ”Obamacare,” working moms enjoy enhanced workplace rights to pump or express breast milk, unrecognized by the law just a generation ago. This piece provides a general overview of these new developments; however, if you have any specific question as…
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On May 13, 2014, Bennett & Belfort, P.C. partner David Belfort was an invited speaker at the 2014 Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (MATA Event) annual Convention. Attorney Belfort served on a panel alongside Matthew Fogelman, partner at Fogelman & Fogelman LLC, that focused on both substantive employment law issues impacting personal injury plaintiffs and practice issues affecting law firm management.…
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On May 1, 2014, Bennett & Belfort, P.C. partner David Belfort served as an invited speaker at the MCLE Employment Law Spring Symposium 2014. Attorney Belfort spoke on two topics: “Spinning a Masterful Deposition Spider Web” and “Legalized Marijuana in the Workplace.” His deposition presentation focused on the central goals of conducting depositions in employment cases, the rules of civil…
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On April 24, 2014, the Massachusetts Bar Association welcomed Bennett & Belfort, P.C. partner, Todd Bennett, to the faculty of its 35th Annual Labor and Employment Law Spring Conference. Joined by his colleague, Jeffrey Dretler, of Fisher & Phillips, LLP, Todd and Jeff led the dynamic presentation on “Drafting and Negotiating Settlement and Severance Agreements.” Drawing on their extensive knowledge…
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On March 26, 2014, Bennett & Belfort partner David Belfort teamed up with his colleague Catherine Reuben of Hirsch Roberts Weinstein to present a seminar on Employment Law for Lawyers at the Massachusetts Bar Association. Geared to the sole or small firm practitioner or firm administrator, this program delivered practical advice and insights on a variety of work related issues…
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