Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorney Brendan Cox Speaks on Direct Examination Workshop

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Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorney Brendan S. Cox served as a visiting faculty member for a Direct Examination Workshop conducted by the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender, February 18-19. Topics included effective direct examination techniques for client and non-client witnesses, handling objections, and client-centered, advocacy based storytelling through witness examination. Cox is an […]

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Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorney Brendan Cox Serves as Faculty for MCLE Program, Handling an Assault & Battery Case

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Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorney Brendan S. Cox served as a faculty member on Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education’s (MCLE) March 25 webcast, “Handling an Assault & Battery Case: Evidence, Witnesses, Arguments,” during which attendees learned how experienced trial attorneys prepare their case from the day of arraignment. From the major aspects of a trial from […]

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Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Darshana Indira Serves on BBA’s 2025 Employment Law Conference Steering Committee, Will Moderate PFML Panel

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Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that Senior Associate Darshana Indira is serving on the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) 2025 Employment Law Conference Steering Committee. The conference is scheduled for April 3, 2025, and will tackle pressing legal issues in the workplace, including the future of non-competes and DEI initiatives, employee misclassification in the gig economy, […]

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Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Matthew A. Kane Presents on BBA Webinar, “State and Federal Interlocutory Appeals In Massachusetts”

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Laredo & Smith & Kane announces that Partner Matthew A. Kane will present on the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) webinar, “State and Federal Interlocutory Appeals In Massachusetts: What You Didn’t Know You Didn’t Know.” The webinar will cover the procedural differences of interlocutory appeals, which are governed by an array of rules, statutes, and common-law […]

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Independent Contractor Label Notwithstanding, MCAD Holds Small Business Liable For Employment Discrimination

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Earlier this year, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) confirmed that small businesses may be subject to the anti-discrimination provision of Chapter 151B, even if the business claims to only hire independent contractors because it is the nature of the employment relationship that determines the MCAD’s jurisdiction and not the label chosen by the business. […]

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Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Darshana Indira Re-appointed to the MBA’s Nominating Committee

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Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that Senior Associate Darshana Indira has been re-appointed to the MBA’s Nominating Committee for the 2024-2025 association year. In this role, Indira and fellow board members are responsible for identifying, recruiting, and nominating candidates for board positions, ensuring good corporate governance and a diverse board composition. This is Indira’s second […]

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Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorney Jessica Conklin Serves as Faculty for MCLE Program, Emerging Issues in Title IX Compliance, Investigations & Litigation

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Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorney Jessica Conklin served as a faculty member on Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education’s (MCLE) March 11 webcast, “Emerging Issues in Title IX Compliance, Investigations & Litigation,” which covered legal changes and best practices related to Title IX hearings and litigation. Conklin and fellow panelists shared insights on the many facets of […]

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Darshana Indira Quoted as Resource on Wage Act

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Employment lawyer, Darshana Indira, was quoted extensively in a recent Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article entitled, “Employee gets green light in suit over regularly ‘late’ pay.” Darshana discusses what she sees as employer liabilities in connection with the Wage Act. “Right now, companies need to be thinking about how they make compliance a top priority…. It’s […]

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Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Darshana Indira Presents on BBA Business Development Panel

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Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that Senior Associate Darshana Indira was a featured speaker on the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) March 5th Business Development Panel. Hosted by the BBA’s Senior Associates Network, the panel discussion provided valuable thoughts, tips, and strategies from all sides of business development. Indira shared her perspectives as a private practice […]

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Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Payal Salsburg Serves as Guest Lecturer at UMass Law School

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Payal Salsburg, a Partner at the Boston law firm Laredo, Smith & Kane served as a guest lecturer at the University of Massachusetts School of Law on February 4, 2025. She presented, “Effective Engagement – Asking for Deadlines, Extensions, Timelines and Help,” to law students in Prof. Rontear Pendleton’s Field Placement Seminar. Salsburg is a […]

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Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Payal Salsburg Elected to Boston CASA Board of Directors for Seventh Year of Service

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Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that Partner Payal Salsburg has been elected to serve for a seventh year on the Boston Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Board of Directors. She has served on the Board since 2018. Salsburg is a member of the firm’s management team. As a business and litigation attorney, she focuses her […]

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Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Darshana Indira Named “Up & Coming Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that Senior Counsel Darshana Indira was named a 2025 Excellence in the Law honoree by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in the “Up & Coming Lawyers” category. The “Up & Coming Lawyers” award celebrates the exceptional professional and community accomplishments of attorneys practicing for fewer than 10 years. As an accomplished employment […]

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Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorney Jessica Conklin Completes Title IX Certification from ATIXA

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Laredo, Smith & Kane attorney Jessica Conklin earned a new certification in Title IX Decision Making for Higher Education (2024 Regulations) through the Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA). Conklin has previously completed her certifications in Investigation Report Writing (2023) and Title IX Hearing Advisor (2022). By earning these certifications, Conklin is able to expand […]

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Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Payal Salsburg Appointed to Supreme Judicial Court’s Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being

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Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that Partner Payal Salsburg has been appointed to serve on the Supreme Judicial Court’s (SJC) Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being for the second year of her three-year term. Her three-year term began on January 1, 2024. Established in January 2020, the Massachusetts SJC Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being is charged […]

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Laredo, Smith & Kane Elevates Two Attorneys

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Laredo, Smith & Kane announces the elevation of Brendan S. Cox to Partner and Darshana Indira to Senior Counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2025. “Congratulations to Brendan and Darshana,” said Matthew A. Kane, Managing Partner, Laredo, Smith & Kane. “Brendan is an exceptional litigator and criminal defense attorney, and Darshana is a talented employment and business […]

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Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Matthew A. Kane Named a 2024 Massachusetts ‘Go To Business Litigation Lawyer’

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Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that Partner Matthew A. Kane was named a 2024 “Go To Business Litigation Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Kane was recognized for his diverse expertise in consumer finance, employment, construction, real estate, and general litigation. Kane and his fellow honorees are featured in the publication’s Dec. 23 edition. Kane is a […]

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Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Darshana Indira Speaks on BBA Panel, “Effective Cross-Cultural Mentoring Relationships”

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Laredo, Smith & Kane Senior Associate Darshana Indira spoke on Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) Dec. 11 panel, Effective Cross-Cultural Mentoring Relationships. The panel covered the importance of building strong relationships with mentors for new lawyers and the challenges many face when senior colleagues may not share their cultural backgrounds or beliefs. Panelists discussed strategies for […]

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Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorneys Serve as Faculty for MCLE’s 10th Annual Appellate Practice Conference

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Laredo, Smith & Kane attorneys Matthew A. Kane and  Payal Salsburg served as faculty for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education’s (MCLE) 10th Annual Appellate Practice Conference. Kane spoke about a number of issues peculiar in civil matters. Salsburg was conference co-chair and spoke to the newest appellate judges in Massachusetts about their backgrounds and advice for […]

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Darshana Indira Featured in DEI Spotlight

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The Massachusetts Bar Association’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee highlights diverse attorneys within the legal community to recognize achievements and contributions. In honor of Diwali, a Hindu festival and national holiday across India, the DEIC proudly highlighted our very own, Darshana Indira!

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To Infinity and Beyond: When a Business Contract is Incomplete

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Parties who decide to do business with each other must be very careful to ensure that the agreement between them contains all the important terms, especially the duration of the contract over which the parties expect to be in business with each other. A recent case from the Massachusetts Appeals Court confirms that in situations […]

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Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Payal Salsburg Spoke on MCLE’s Live Webcast, “Federal Court Civil Practice 2024”

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Laredo, Smith & Kane attorney Payal Salsburg spoke on Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education’s (MCLE) Nov. 14th webcast, Federal Court Civil Practice 2024: Demystifying Litigation in Federal Court. The program covered the basics of taking a case from its inception to trial in federal court and the considerations at play in deciding to bring an action […]

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Four Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorneys Recognized by Boston Magazine as 2024 “Top Lawyers”

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Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that four of its attorneys were selected by Boston Magazine for inclusion in the 2024 Top Lawyers list. The exclusive list honors the best attorneys in the region, from corporate to family law. The four Laredo, Smith & Kane attorneys named to the list include: ●     Marc C. Laredo: Business […]

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Laredo, Smith & Kane Earns Top Metropolitan and National Rankings in “Best Law Firms” 2025

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Laredo, Smith & Kane received both high metropolitan and national rankings in the Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2025 edition. Law firms included on the “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence and consistently strong ratings from clients and peers. Below are the firm’s complete rankings. Metropolitan Tier 1 (Boston) Closely Held Companies and Family […]

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Matt Kane Featured in BBA’s “Meet the New Managing Partner” Spotlight Series

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The Boston Bar Association caught up with Matt Kane to talk about his new role as incoming Managing Partner at Laredo, Smith & Kane.  They talked about his new role, advice to new lawyers in Boston and more. BBA’s Meet the New Managing Partner – Laredo, Smith, & Kane’s Matt Kane – Boston Bar Association

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Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Darshana Indira Joins Boston Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Section

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Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that Senior Associate Darshana Indira has joined the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) Labor and Employment Law Section. Practitioners join the Labor & Employment Law Section to share and expand their expertise in labor and employment, labor-management relations, and employment discrimination. The Section also focuses on practices and procedures before state […]

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