Mark Burak presented at the MCLE Employment Law Conference on December 2, 2005. He spoke on the topic of "Employment Law and Electronic Discovery: Best Practices."
We are pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2006 Shannon S. Zollo has become a Shareholder of our firm. Shannon will continue his practice in securities and general corporate law.
The International Trademark Association (INTA) appointed Tom Dunn to the Examination Subcommittee of the Trademark Office Practices Committee for the 2006-2007 committee term. Through written comments and roundtables for trademark examiners, the Examination Subcommittee provides information and recommendations on trademark examination practices and procedures to trademark offices throughout the world, using INTA’s Model Guidelines on Trademark Examination. The Examination Subcommittee continues to ensure that INTA’s Model Guidelines on Trademark Examination remain updated and relevant to new developments in technology and practices.
We are pleased to announce that John J. Gallini, formerly of McNamara Koenig & McCarthy, PC, and formerly of Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP, has become Of Counsel to our Firm. John is an Immigration and Nationality practitioner who covers all facets of employment-based immigration, as well as family immigration and naturalization. He is nationally recognized for his expertise in representing distinguished professors, scientists and technology workers under the Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Researcher, and National Interest Waiver immigrant visa categories.
Lea Pendleton has been named to the Board of Directors of the Association for Corporate Growth's Boston Chapter (ACG Boston). According to ACG Boston, Lea's appointment, along with that of eight other new directors, adds additional breadth to the Board and reflects the broad membershiop of the organization. Lea will serve a three-year term on the Board. Read further details on the ACG Boston website.
Robert Shea's article "Massachusetts Independent Contractor Law: Serious Problems and Difficult Choices" was published in the October 2005 issue of New England In-House.
Howard Zaharoff was on the faculty of the MCLE seminar "Buying and Selling Privately Owned Businesses" on October 27, 2005. The program acquainted participants with the complex and interdependent facets involved in buying and selling a privately-held business, whether structured as a merger, asset or stock acquisition. Howard spoke specifically on Intellectual Property issues, including understanding the hidden assets, due diligence and reps and warranties concerns, and maximizing value.
Robert Shea spoke at the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA) Continuing Education Seminar "State Tax Update: What you need to know now about worker classification, e-filing, recent legislative developments, and 2002 capital gains" on Friday, October 21, 2005. Robert's presentation on the Massachusetts Independent Contractor Law, explained the law, evaluated the various risks involved, and discussed steps businesses can take to reduce these risks.
Robert Shea was a speaker at the SBANE Human Capital Investment Series program "Protect Your Business Assets" on September 29, 2005. The topic of the presentation was "Trade Secrets, Proprietary Information and Customer Goodwill: What you Need to do to Protect Your Business Assets."
We are pleased to announce that Joseph R. Martinez, formerly of Bingham McCutchen LLP, has joined our firm as an associate. Joe will practice general corporate and securities law.
Robert Finkel presented at the Boston Bar Association CLE seminar "Tax Fraud Matters - Criminal and Civil Practice Pointers" on Wednesday, May 18, 2005. Bob spoke on the topic of "Civil Cases Gone Bad - Badges of Fraud".
Robert Shea was a speaker at the SBANE Human Capital Investment Series on March 3, 2005. The topic of the presentation was "Using Contract and Temporary Workers: Pros, Cons and Traps for the Unwary."
Robert Shea's article "Independent Contractor Law Increases Risk for Businesses" was published in the February 28, 2005 issue of Banker & Tradesman.
We are pleased to announce that Diana C. Española, formerly of Bowditch & Dewey, LLP, has joined our firm as an associate in our tax group.
We are pleased to announce that Louis DiPietro, former General Counsel to Mainspring, Inc., has become an associate with our firm. Louis represents private and public companies in a variety of securities and general corporate law matters.
Robert Shea's article "What Employers Can Do To Prevent Retaliation Claims" was published in the January 2005 issue of New England In-House.
Our firm has been ranked by Chambers & Partners USA to be among America's Leading Business Law Firms in the "Massachusetts Private Equity: Buyouts and Venture Capital Investment" category. In particular, Lea Pendleton was recommended as a top attorney for his "strong handle on" the technology sector and "refreshing" client-focused approach.
