Americans are rapidly turning to generative artificial intelligence (“GenAI”) tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for everything from travel planning and creative writing to mental health and legal questions. The instantaneous responses provided by large language models (“LLMs”) afford users a certain comfort. The ability to get responses tailored to the user’s specific prompts and…
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Competent transactional attorneys all understand the basics of a net working capital adjustment. A Buyer does not want to be faced with the need to infuse additional capital into a company that they just purchased at a fixed enterprise value for the business as a going concern, so as part of the transaction they work…
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Generative artificial intelligence (“GenAI”) is often praised for its ability to improve work output and business efficiency. These efficiencies, however, often come with tradeoffs and unknown (or unintended) consequences. There is presently a significant push for companies to incorporate GenAI into their business practices because of a fear of falling behind. Before doing so, Massachusetts…
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The Massachusetts Legislature and the Healey Administration significantly overhauled the Commonwealth’s special permit and zoning variance standards in the 2027 Appropriations Act. [1] The amendments to the Massachusetts Zoning Act, General Laws Chapter 40A, speed the development of housing and otherwise streamline the permit process for new construction and renovations. These updates provide longer timeframes…
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Christina Fitzgerald recently joined the firm as an associate in the Litigation Department, where she’ll focus on a wide range of litigation matters. Learn more about Christina below! Why did you become a lawyer? I have always been deeply interested in the principles of the American justice system. I also grew up in a family…
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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) recently issued an important decision concerning the limits of municipal discretion when considering special permit applications for the development of solar energy systems. In Sunpin Energy Services, LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Petersham, the SJC made clear that the denial of such an application cannot be premised…
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Darshana Indira recently joined the firm as a shareholder in the Corporate Department. She is an accomplished employment and business lawyer advising company owners, organizational leaders, and C-suite executives across a broad spectrum of employment and commercial litigation matters. Learn more about her below! Why did you become a lawyer? As an immigrant, I watched my…
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On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board (NRLB) published a new final rule that made significant changes concerning the joint employer test (“Final Rule”). The Final Rule reverses the broader, worker-friendly standard established in October 2023 and reinstates the narrower, employer friendly test established in 2020. This Final Rule became effective on February…
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On April 27, 2026, a Suffolk Superior Court jury issued what appears to be the first plaintiff-side verdict validating a retaliation claim under the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA). In Boyle v. Wayfair, the jury awarded Plaintiff Mary Boyle approximately $4.7 million on her retaliation claims under the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices…
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Last week’s much anticipated Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision in J.C. Cannistraro, LLC v. Columbia Construction Co. failed to deliver the clarity sought by the construction industry with respect to MGL c. 149, §29E, the Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act. While those ardent defenders of the sanctity of arbitration may have found solace in the SJC’s…
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