In a published opinion by Massachusetts United States District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns, Bennett & Belfort partner Eric LeBlanc successfully defeated Defendant’s motion for summary judgment seeking dismissal of Plaintiff’s claims of age discrimination under M.G.L.c. 151B and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. In Seifaee, the 61-year-old Plaintiff was terminated as part of a reduction in force, along with 13…
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Developments in the Dynamic World
of Business and Employment Law
On October 23, 2015, B&B partners, Eric LeBlanc and Todd Bennett, obtained a favorable jury verdict for their client in the United States Federal District Court in Boston. Mr. Bennett and Mr. LeBlanc represented PMLRA Pizza, Inc. (“PMLRA”), a franchisee of Domino’s Pizza, and Henry Askew (individually), the President of PMLRA Pizza, Inc. At issue in the case, was: a) …
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We are proud to announce that Thomas Reuters / Super Lawyers has again listed Bennett & Belfort P.C. partners Todd J. Bennett, David E. Belfort, Michael L. Mason (Rising Star) and Eric R. LeBlanc (Rising Star) among the 2015 New England Super Lawyers. Mr. Bennett and Mr. Belfort were selected “Top 100 Lawyers in New England” for a second consecutive…
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On August 18, 2015 Bennett & Belfort attorneys and staff sponsored, prepared and served lunch to about 180 women at Rosie's Place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women in Boston's South End.
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Bennett & Belfort P.C. partner, Eric R. LeBlanc, was featured in an article for IE3 Global, entitled “Dismissing Underperforming Employees: Tips and Potential Pitfalls.” Audrey Henderson, who authored the publication, interviewed Attorney LeBlanc regarding proactive safeguards business owners can establish in order to minimize potential lawsuits by terminated employees. When employers effectively communicate with their employees and treat them fairly,…
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On June 17, 2015, Bennett & Belfort partner, David E. Belfort and associate, Sarah E. Amundson, co-lectured a presentation entitled "Employment Law: Primer and Pitfalls" for their alma mater Hobart and William Smith Colleges' Professional Networking Group. The discussion constituted a broad introduction to Massachusetts employment law and covered topics such as at-will employment, employee privacy, and the Wage Act. The event was…
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UPS driver Peggy Young became pregnant in the fall of 2006 and was advised by her doctor to restrict lifting to 20 pounds. Young’s job typically required her to lift up to 70 pounds, and she sought accommodations from UPS to comply with her doctor’s advice. UPS denied her request and told her to return to work after the pregnancy. …
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Bennett & Belfort, P.C. partner David E. Belfort served as invited faculty for the May 29, 2015 Massachusetts Bar Association legal education conference How to Start and Run a Successful Solo or Small Firm Practice. Mr. Belfort focused his presentation on practical employment law tips for those forming new law firms. He discussed employment law basics in the context of…
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