Conn Kavanaugh was the host of the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association’s brown bag lunch program “Complying with the New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Need to Know,” which was held on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at 12:30 pm. The program, presented by MassDLA’s Employment Law Committee, addressed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) that […]
Events
AG Employment Law and Your Farm
Mary ‘Beth’ O’Neal presented in the webinar “Ag Employment Law and Your Farm” which was hosted by the Beginning Farmer Network of Massachusetts on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Beth was joined by New Entry Sustainable Farming Project and the Conservation Law Foundation to present key topics that come up on the farm and provided attendees with […]
Employers & Employees Behaving Badly: Claims, Trends & Savvy Strategies
Mary ‘Beth’ E. O’Neal chaired the event “Employers & Employees Behaving Badly: Claims, Trends & Savvy Strategies,” which was held by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, New England on Thursday, April 5, 2018. This program addressed the issues facing employers and employees dealing with bad behavior by the other party — and recognizing bad behavior in themselves. […]
BBA Law Day in the Schools 2018
On Friday, May 18, Alexis P. Theriault and Michael J. Rossi participated in Law Day in the Schools through the Boston Bar Association. They volunteered to teach a 3rd-grade class about the American legal system at Sam Adams Elementary School in East Boston, MA. As a sponsor firm of the BBA, Conn Kavanaugh has regularly participated in the […]
Employment Law for the Farm: Q&A Webinar
Mary ‘Beth’ O’Neal lead the webinar “Employment Law for the Farm: Q&A Webinar,” which was hosted by the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project on Thursday, May 31, 2018. The webinar served as an informative event for the agricultural community as the farming season begins. Attendees were able to ask questions regarding employment laws and regulations that […]
The “#MeToo” Movement and Its Impact on Practitioners in Employment Law
Mary ‘Beth’ O’Neal presented “The #MeToo Movement and its Impact on Practitioners in Employment Law” at the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association Annual Meeting and Spring Seminar on Friday, June 1, 2018. The presentation provided an overview of the legal perspective of the #MeToo movement, other considerations prompted by the #MeToo movement, and how to implement best practices for […]
The Reward of Risk
On Thursday, June 7, 2018, Carol A. Starkey spoke at the Boston Bar Association’s event “The Reward of Risk,” which was presented by the BBA’s Women’s Leadership & Advancement Forum. The program featured a roster of strong, female speakers who have excelled in their careers and reaped the benefits of taking risks. Attendees were able to listen […]
IADC Trial Academy 2018
Johanna L. Matloff attended the 46th Annual Trial Academy, which was presented by the International Association of Defense Counsel at Stanford Law School from July 28 through August 3, 2018. The seven-day intensive program blended faculty instruction and demonstration with individual student participation. To learn more about the Trial Academy visit the Trial Academy webpage on the […]
When Are Law Firm Communications Discoverable? Intra-Firm Privilege Five Years Later
Andrew Dennington presented on the panel “When are Law Firm Communications Discoverable? Intra-Firm Privilege Five Years Later” as part of the Professional Liability Defense Federation annual meeting. The presentation provided an overview of recent changes in case law over the last five years revolving around a client’s discovery of internal firm communications pertaining to possible malpractice. Click […]
Win Cases by Exploiting Social Media & Utilizing the Internet
On October 30, 2018, Carol Starkey presented at the MCLE program “Win Cases by Exploiting Social Media & Utilizing the Internet.” The seminar, which was held at the MCLE Conference Center in Boston, provided ‘practical tips and emerging strategies for mining and finding online evidence.’ The panel discussed the ethical rules coming up in the social media […]