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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 & […]

Laredo & Smith Announces Leadership Transition As Part of Growth Strategy; Changes Name to Laredo, Smith & Kane

Boston law firm Laredo & Smith announced a strategic leadership transition as part of the firm’s long-term growth plan. Matthew A. Kane and Payal Salsburg have been appointed to the firm’s management team. Kane was also named Managing Partner, effective January 1, 2025, succeeding Marc C. Laredo. In conjunction with the leadership change, the firm […]

Navigating Joint Employer Liability in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently affirmed that a management company providing comprehensive services to a car dealership qualifies as a “joint employer,” subject to potential liability for Wage Act violations. This ruling in Tran v. Jennings Road Management Corp., et al. sets a significant precedent for how joint employer status is determined under Massachusetts law. […]

Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2025 Best Lawyers

Laredo, Smith & Kane attorneys Marc Laredo, Mark Smith, Matthew Kane, Payal Salsburg, William Cosmas and Jessica Conklin are all selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Marc Laredo is selected for his work in both Commercial Litigation and Employment Law/Management. Marc represents clients in disputes […]

Splitting up in Massachusetts: Who Keeps the Pet?

Who gets custody of “Teddy Bear”? That question was answered in recent decision of the Massachusetts Appeals Court regarding the ownership of Teddy Bear, a Pomeranian dog. Lyman v. Lanser, 103 Mass. App. Ct. 787 (2024). In its ruling, which granted joint custody of Teddy Bear to an unmarried couple who had split up, the […]

Payal Salsburg Awarded Outstanding Faculty Recognition

Payal Salsburg is recognized with an Outstanding Faculty Award by the National Business Institute.  NBI provides continuing legal education that empowers lawyers and staff with practical legal knowledge and skills necessary to succeed. Payal is selected for her quantity and quality of speaking engagements, including course evaluations from participants.  

Payal Salsburg Moderates Panel for Well-Being Week in Law

Payal Salsburg is moderating a program entitled, “Realizing Your True Potential: An Evening with The Performance Whisperer, George Mumford, and Local Attorneys” on May 9, 2024. Following the keynote address, Payal will moderate a panel discussion among lawyers and lawyer-athletes, including Stacey Best, Amanda Rowan, Kelly Cooke, Tasha Marshall, Wendy Tamis Robbins, and Geoffrey Spofford. […]