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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Will employees who suffer from debilitating conditions be forced to choose between receiving prescribed medical treatment and keeping their jobs? Bennett & Belfort partner Michael L. Mason posed this question in a full-page opinion article in the March 31st issue of Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly. Mr. Mason provided an in-depth discussion of the Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Act as it relates to…
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Normal 0 false false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE On February 28, 2014, Bennett & Belfort, P.C., Partner David Belfort chaired the MCLE New England Seminar, Proving and Valuing Damages in Employment Cases. Before both a live and webcast audience, Attorney Belfort introduced the topic with a review of the categories of damages available in employment cases. Mr. Belfort discussed…
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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE There are two main types of sexual harassment claims: "quid pro quo" sexual harassment and "hostile work environment" sexual harassment. They may occur independently or at the same time. Both are violations of federal and state law. All forms of sexual harassment are illegal, and should not be tolerated in any working…
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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE A recent Massachusetts Superior Court decision underscores the importance of being proactive when it comes to protecting trade secrets. The Plaintiff, C.R.T.R., Inc., filed suit for misappropriation of trade secrets against an independent contractor who took customer lists, accounting records, and other sensitive information with him when his contract ended. However, the…
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