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Court Enforces Arbitration Clause in In-Home Services App Agreement

October 11, 2021 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line A federal Court of Appeals has once again affirmed the enforceability of an arbitration clause in a mobile application’s contractual terms. The Boston, Massachusetts appellate court held that an app user who clicked “Accept” on a screen referencing and displaying at least Continue Reading

Alert, Uptick in Consumer Class Actions as Online Purchases Grow - October 11, 2021

Under the Hood of Subprime Auto: The Timing’s Right for Introspection

April 2, 2021 by Patrick Quinn

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Blog Post, New Risks, Regulations and Enforcement in Lending Markets - April 2, 2021

Coronavirus: Protective Measures for the Workplace

February 6, 2020 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line In the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak, employers are seeking advice on how to best protect the health and safety of their employees. Coronavirus is a respiratory virus that spread rapidly after first being identified in Wuhan, China. While the World Health Organization has Continue Reading

Alert - February 6, 2020

Massachusetts Issues Revised Regulations and Agency Guidance in Preparation for Paid Family and Medical Leave Law Taking Effect

June 3, 2019 by Megan O'Malley

Update as of June 17, 2019 Massachusetts lawmakers have extended by three months the implementation date for the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program.  The start date for required payroll withholdings has been extended to October 1, 2019 (a three month delay from the Continue Reading

Alert - June 3, 2019

New Massachusetts Law Specifies Requirements for Noncompetition Agreements

September 26, 2018 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line With this Act going into effect on October 1, 2018, it is critical that employers in Massachusetts: review their existing restrictive covenant agreements to ensure that they are enforceable, and update their form documents to comply with the Act going forward. The Massachusetts Continue Reading

Alert - September 26, 2018

A Watershed Year For Recreational Marijuana Industry’s Growth

May 24, 2018 by Patrick Quinn

5th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law In November 2016, four more states – Nevada, California, Maine and Massachusetts – legalized recreational marijuana use, sparking the roll-out of state and local regulations as new recreational markets opened in 2017, marking a turning point for Continue Reading

Trends in Marketing Communications Law - May 24, 2018

Two Bills Introduced in U.S. Senate Seek to Enhance Consumer Privacy Protections

May 14, 2018 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line With the Facebook data breach, GDPR, and security issues attracting much attention these days, Congress has introduced two bills aimed at providing broader consumer privacy protections: The CONSENT Act and the Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2018. While Continue Reading

Alert - May 14, 2018

Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Goes Into Effect on April 1, 2018

March 29, 2018 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line With the MPWFA's April 1, 2018 effective date quickly approaching, Massachusetts employers should review and revise their handbook policies, onboarding notices and HR practices to ensure that they comply with the law’s notice obligations and requirements to provide reasonable Continue Reading

Alert - March 29, 2018

Another Look at Sun Capital: PE Fund Faces Claims for Unfunded Pension Liability of a Portfolio Company

December 13, 2017 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line While the court has not yet reached a decision on Trilantic’s complaint, PE firms should continue to carefully consider the structure and nature of their portfolio company investments to assess any potential exposure for pension withdrawal liability. In this post-Sun Capital time, Continue Reading

Alert - December 13, 2017

Internet Vendors Now Face New Tax Obligations in Massachusetts

October 5, 2017 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line Internet marketers and vendors with customers in Massachusetts, Ohio and Rhode Island should pay particular attention to the new regulation and legislation that expands the tax nexus for out-of-state vendors making Internet sales in those states. Vendors should consult with a tax Continue Reading

Alert - October 5, 2017

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