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“Mayoral Bid Triggers Transition in Boston Firm’s Leadership,” by Mass Lawyers Weekly

Laredo, Smith & Kane was featured in a recent Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article entitled, “Mayoral Bid Triggers Transition in Boston Firm’s Leadership.”  As Marc Laredo pursues a mayoral run in Newton, partners Matt Kane and Payal Salsburg step into leadership positions at the thriving law firm. Matt Kane will serve as the firm’s new Managing […]

Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorneys Contribute to MCLE Book, Massachusetts Evidence: A Courtroom Reference

Laredo, Smith & Kane attorneys Matthew A. Kane and Payal Salsburg contributed as authors to the recently published Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) book, Massachusetts Evidence: A Courtroom Reference. The book was designed to be a comprehensive guide covering the admissibility of evidence for lawyers at every stage of their careers. Chapter 9, Documentary Evidence, […]

Payal Salsburg Quoted in article: “Netflix’s ‘Varsity Blues’ Setback Puts Media On Watch”

Laredo, Smith & Kane partner, Payal Salsburg was quoted in a recent article covered by Law360. Payal discussed cases involving fair reporting privilege that were often determined at the summary judgment stage. She noted that there was no requirement that a documentary report both sides of an issue. But she did say the information Wilson […]

Seven Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorneys Recognized in the 2024 Edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers

Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that seven of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers , with five included on the Super Lawyers list and two on the Rising Stars list. The Laredo, Smith & Kane attorneys on the Massachusetts Super Lawyers list and their corresponding category/practice area are: William […]

Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Matthew A. Kane Appointed to the Massachusetts Law Review Editorial Board

Boston law firm Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that the Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA) has reappointed Partner Matthew A. Kane as the book review editor for the Massachusetts Law Review for the 2024-2025 program year. This is his second term in this role. Kane has served on the Massachusetts Law Review’s editorial board since 2019, […]

Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Payal Salsburg Named to BBA’s Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono Award Selection Committee

Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that Partner Payal Salsburg has been named to the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono Award Selection Committee for 2024-25. Created in memory of past BBA president and Nutter attorney Mary K. Ryan, this award honors her legacy of pro bono and social impact work. […]

Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Matthew Kane Named to BBA’s Business and Commercial Litigation Section Steering Committee

Boston law firm Laredo & Smith & Kane announces that Partner Matthew A. Kane has been reappointed to the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) Business and Commercial Litigation Section Steering Committee for 2024-25. His one-year term began Sept. 1. The BBA’s Business and Commercial Litigation Section brings practitioners together for dialogue and education around the wide […]

Darshana Indira Quoted in Mass Lawyers Weekly Article Covering SJC Ruling

Darshana Indira was quoted in a recent Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article entitled, “Bar Sees Balance in SJC’s Ruling in 7-Eleven Case” where she commented on how the case compares the franchisor-franchisee relationship to that of an employer-employee one. An employment lawyer, Darshana told Mass Lawyers weekly:  “Boston employment and business lawyer Darshana Indira said she […]

Six Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025

Boston law firm Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that six of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 edition. Published by Woodward/White, Inc. since 1982, Best Lawyers is considered by many to be the oldest and most respected peer-reviewed publication in the legal profession. The six Laredo, Smith & […]