In Attorney Malpractice Suit Alleging “Negligent Settlement,” Massachusetts Appeals Court Holds No Expert Testimony Is Needed to Show “Fair Settlement Value” of the Underlying Claim
7/10/19
By: Ben Dunlap
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently addressed the requirements for expert testimony in an attorney malpractice suit, concluding lack of an expert opinion on “fair settlement value” was not fatal to the plaintiff’s case.
Marston v. Orlando, …
About Accounting Malpractice
7/9/19
By: Eric Martignetti
Today, Massachusetts’ highest court did away with an important defense for an accountant who faces a claim of accounting malpractice brought by a client who has committed fraud. In Chelsea Housing Authority v. Michael E. McLaughlin et …
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law: Planning Ahead and Important Deadlines
7/2/19
By: Jennifer Markowski and Zinnia Khan
The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (“DFML”) recently extended certain deadlines for the Paid Family and Medical Leave Law (“PFML”), giving employers additional time to prepare for the changes ahead. The statute …
EEO-1 Portal for Pay and Hours Data to Open July 15, 2019
7/2/19
By: Brent Bean
The EEOC reported last week that its Portal for receiving Component 2 information, employee pay and hours worked data, will open on July 15, 2019. The deadline for submission of this information by covered entities is September …
Top 10 Tips For Taking the State Bar
7/1/19
We’ve asked our attorneys for their advice for taking the bar. Here are our top 10 tips.
- Start studying early and create a study schedule.
This can be difficult to do with law school, but if you have a free …
Employers Beware: Payroll Mistakes Are Costly and Self-Audits Will Help Minimize Risk
7/1/19
By: Janet Barringer
A six-figure fine recently imposed on an employer by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office for wage & hour violation is an eye-opener for a few reasons. First, the financial penalty underscores employers must regularly examine their payroll …