By Alexis P. Theriault, Esq.
Category: Articles & Resources
SJC Holds that Bar Counsel has Burden of Proof on Whether Disclosed Information is “Generally Known” for Violation of Rules of Professional Conduct 1.6 (a) and 1.9 (c)
By Brendan P. Kelley, Litigation Attorney at Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford, LLP in Boston, MA
Late Payment of Wages Means Triple Liability for Employers Even If Wages Are Paid Before Suit is Filed
By Catherine M. DiVita, Employment Law Attorney at Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford, LLP in Boston, MA
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down OSHA’s Vaccine-or-Testing Mandate for Large Employers
On January 13, 2022, the United States Supreme Court dealt a swift – but not final – blow to the OSHA standard requiring vaccination or weekly testing of workers at private employers with 100 or more employees.
How do I talk to my parents about estate planning?
It can be challenging to open up a conversation with parents about their estate planning if that kind of openness is not the culture of your family. That being said, it is a good idea to start right now in creating this culture so that your children never end up googling this. Here are some recommendations for getting started and for what to ask.
Employers Beware: M.G.L c. 149, § 52C Right to Rebut Trumps At-Will Employment
By Alexis P. Theriault, Esq., Business Litigation, Insurance & Employment Attorney at Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford, LLP
Return of the ETS: Sixth Circuit Lifts Stay of Vaccination or Weekly Testing Mandate for Large Private Employers; OSHA Issues New Deadlines
On December 17, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit lifted the stay of the OSHA standard requiring vaccination or weekly testing of workers at private employers with 100 or more employees that the Fifth Circuit previously imposed. The emergency temporary standard (ETS) is again in effect, and employers should continue or resume preparing for compliance.
The Hazards of Informal Advice: Friends, Family, and the Danger of Dinner Parties
There is a well-worn joke about a lawyer who runs into an old acquaintance on the street. “I’m so glad to see you!” the friend exclaims. “I’m in terrible trouble—can I ask you a couple of questions?” “Of course,” replies the lawyer, “what’s your second question?”
Fifth Circuit Extends Stay of OSHA’s Vaccination or Weekly Testing Mandate for Large Private Employers
On November 12, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit extended its temporary stay of the OSHA standard requiring vaccination or weekly testing of workers at private employers with 100 or more employees.