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Laredo & Smith offers clients big-firm expertise with the client-centered, cost-effective strategy that only a small firm can offer.
Attorney Conklin Moderates Panel on Drafting and Negotiating Contracts
/in Jessica Conklin, News /by Laredo & SmithJessica Conklin moderated a panel for the Boston Bar Association on April 18, 2018 entitled, “Drafting and Negotiating Contracts.” In this program, the esteemed panelists spoke on the “must-haves” in every contract, best practices in negotiations, key issues for drafting and the typical pitfalls and traps. The panel also covered some of the softer skills […]
Marc Laredo Presents CLE on Closely-Held Businesses
/in Business Law, Business Litigation, Marc Laredo, News /by Laredo & SmithMarc Laredo spoke for a Boston Bar Association CLE program entitled, “Small Businesses, Big Headaches: Ethical and Practical Challenges in Representing Closely-Held Businesses” in February 2018. The distinguished panel of litigators and transactional lawyers addressed the special ethical and practical challenges facing attorneys whose practices involve closely held businesses. Among the topics covered will be: Impact […]
Limited Liability Under the Massachusetts Wage Act for Board Members and Investors
/in Business Law, Business Litigation, Newsletters /by Laredo & SmithThe Massachusetts Wage Act (Ch. 149, §§ 148-150) permits lawsuits for unpaid wages to be brought against a company’s president, treasurer, or officers or agents having the management of the company. While the terms “president,” “treasurer,” and “officer” are relatively well-defined, until recently there was significant uncertainty about who qualified as an “agent having the […]
Marc Laredo Presents as Panelist: Challenges in Representing Closely-Held Businesses
/in Business Law, Business Litigation, Marc Laredo, News /by Laredo & SmithMarc Laredo presents as a panelist on the Boston Bar Association’s CLE program entitled, “Small Businesses, Big Headaches: Ethical and Practical Challenges in Representing Closely-Held Businesses.” Marc joins fellow distinguished litigators and transactional lawyers to address the special ethical and practical challenges facing attorneys who practices involve closely-held businesses. Topics include: Impact of recent case […]
Attorneys Conklin and Salsburg Present on Professionalism
/in Jessica Conklin, News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithLaredo & Smith lawyers Jessica Conklin and Payal Salsburg continue to be active in the Boston Bar Association’s educational programming. They most recently presented as panelists for the BBA’s program entitled, “Practicing with Professionalism,” which took place on February 9th. Jessica & Payal discussed important attributes of reputable attorneys and also covered how to handle the pressures of practice that […]
Payal Salsburg Presents on Boston Bar Association Employment Panel
/in Employment Law, News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithPayal Salsburg presents as a panelist on the Boston Bar Association‘s “Speed Networking with Labor & Employment Attorneys.” This panel, which takes place on February 1, 2018 from 530-730pm will discuss the career paths and legal opportunities in Boston’s Labor & Employment landscape.
Payal Salsburg Promoted to Senior Counsel
/in News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithThe firm is pleased to announce that Payal Salsburg, who joined the firm in May 2016, is now Senior Counsel to the firm. Payal continues to handle business litigation matters, e-discovery, corporate advice and counsel as well as ethics investigations. She works with corporations, small businesses, and individuals in connection with a wide array of matters including contract […]
Five Laredo & Smith Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers
/in Marc Laredo, Mark Smith, Matthew Kane, News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithLaredo & Smith is pleased to announce that five of the firm’s attorneys were named Super Lawyers in 2017! Marc Laredo, Mark Smith, Matt Kane, Eric Sigman and Payal Salsburg have all been named to the 2017 Super Lawyers list. They were named in the following categories: Marc Laredo is recognized for Business Litigation Mark Smith is recognized for Criminal Defense: White […]
Laredo & Smith Attorneys Speak on Professionalism
/in Jessica Conklin, News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithJessica Conklin and Payal Salsburg presented as panelists for a recent Boston Bar Association program entitled, “Practicing with Professionalism”. They discussed important attributes of reputable attorneys as well as how to respond to the pressures of practice that challenge even the most reputable attorneys. This program took place at the BBA’s offices located at 16 […]
Kane and Conklin Present as Panelists for Boston Bar Association
/in Jessica Conklin, Matthew Kane, News /by Laredo & SmithLaredo & Smith attorneys, Matthew Kane and Jessica Conklin, present as panelists for the upcoming Boston Bar Association program entitled, “Taking and Defending Depositions 202.” The event takes place on November 8, 2017 from 12:30-1:30pm at 16 Beacon Street in Boston. The panel will discuss practical skills for attorneys. The panel will cover the following […]
Massachusetts Enacts Law to Protect Pregnant Workers
/in Employment Law, Newsletters /by Laredo & SmithBeginning on April 1, 2018, employers must comply with the newly-enacted Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“MPWFA”), which prohibits employers from discriminating against, ring, or refusing to hire a person due to pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions. Newsletter_October 2017
Eric Sigman Presents “Contract Review, Negotiation & Analysis” Program
/in Business Law, Business Litigation, News /by Laredo & SmithEric Sigman is serving as faculty for the MCLE program entitled, “Contract Review, Negotiation & Analysis.” Eric is part of a 3-person panel focusing on best practices for business contract review and negotiation. The program takes place on November 7th from 2-5pm at MCLE’s offices at 10 Winter Place in Boston. There is also a live […]
Mark Smith Named Boston Bar Association President As College Friend Named Chairman of BBO
/in Mark Smith, News /by Laredo & SmithWe are pleased to see our colleague Mark Smith named President of the Boston Bar Association. What is also incredible, is that his college friend is simultaneously being named Chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers. The Boston Globe covered this great story on September 12, 2017. Read the great story: Boston Globe Article: Mark […]
Matthew Kane Named to Best Lawyers in America
/in Business Law, Business Litigation, Matthew Kane, News /by Laredo & SmithMatthew Kane was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 24th edition of theThe Best Lawyers in America© for his work in Commercial Litigation. Matthew represents banks and other financial institutions, businesses and individuals in an array of business law matters and disputes concerning consumer finance, employment, construction, real estate and general litigation as part […]
Salsburg Speaks on Boston Bar’s Annual Professionalism Program
/in News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithOn August 10th, Payal Salsburg will present as a panelist for the annual Boston Bar Association’s “Practicing with Professionalism” seminar. She will discuss the common attributes of reputable attorneys. She will also cover how to respond to the pressures of practice that challenge even the most reputable attorneys. This program takes place at the BBA’s […]
Starting Your Own Business- The Franchise Model, Part II
/in Business Law, Business Litigation, Newsletters /by Laredo & SmithWhile the purchase of a franchise affords a business owner many crucial advantages in the marketplace over a traditional, non-franchise business, a prospective franchisee’s failure to properly conduct its due diligence, both independently and with the assistance of experienced advisors, can prove fatal to the business’s success. There are four important areas of due diligence. […]
Laredo & Smith Attorneys Support BBA’s Law Day in the Schools Program
/in Jessica Conklin, News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithJessica Conklin and Payal Salsburg co-taught second graders about the law through the Boston Bar Association’s 2017 Law Day in the Schools Program. The students, from Lee Academy in Dorchester, were very attentive and asked fantastic questions about how the legal process works.
Jessica Conklin Speaks at BU Academy
/in Jessica Conklin, News /by Laredo & SmithJessica Conklin spoke on an alumni panel at Boston University Academy. She discussed how BU Academy helped her succeed in her career path in law, including lessons learned from her time at the academy.
Starting Your Own Business- The Franchise Model, Part 1
/in Business Law, Business Litigation, Newsletters /by Laredo & SmithFranchising is a popular avenue to entrepreneurship where the business owner is able to take advantage of the brand, systems and experience of a larger, more established enterprise. What makes franchising attractive to entrepreneurs is the ability to go into business for themselves but not by themselves. At its essence, franchising is a way to […]
Payal Salsburg Teaches BBA Program, “Practicing with Professionalism” to New Lawyers
/in News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithPayal Salsburg presented at a recent Boston Bar Association program entitled, “Practicing with Professionalism.” Payal co-taught the ethics portion of this all-day program, which covers a range of topics related to professionalism as a lawyer. Her co-presenter was Martin Newhouse, President and Acting General Counsel of the New England Legal Foundation. The Supreme Judicial Court […]
Marc Laredo Chairs CLE Program on Disputes in Closely-Held Service Businesses
/in Articles, Business Law, Business Litigation, Marc Laredo, News /by Laredo & SmithMarc Laredo served as the program chair for a recent CLE at the Massachusetts Bar Association on January 25, 2017. The CLE was titled, “Disputes Among the Owners of Closely Held-Service Businesses.” It covered how disputes among the owners of closely-held service businesses threaten the daily operations and future viability of professional service firms. The […]
Chapter 93A Claims Against Corporate “Outsiders” Who Aid-and-Abet Insiders
/in Business Law, Business Litigation, Newsletters /by Laredo & SmithMassachusetts businesses and their owners are by now familiar with the rule that General Laws chapter 93A, a statute that bars unfair competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices and provides for the possibility of double or triple damages plus attorneys’ fees, is inapplicable to intra-corporate and employment disputes. But could a claim under […]
Marc Laredo Chairs Mass Bar Association Program for Closely Held Businesses
/in Marc Laredo, News /by Laredo & SmithMarc Laredo is the program chair for a January 25th Massachusetts Bar Association CLE program entitled, “Disputes Among the Owners of Closely Held Service Businesses.” In this program, a panel will discuss the threats of business disputes, especially amongst the owners of law firms, medical practices and other professional services present special challenges. This program provides: […]
Payal Salsburg Co-Presents BBA Professionalism Program With New First Assistant Attorney General of Massachusetts
/in News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithPayal Salsburg presented at a recent Boston Bar Association program entitled, “Practicing with Professionalism.” Payal co-taught the ethics portion of this all-day program, which covers a range of topics related to professionalism as a lawyer. Her co-presenter was Mary Strother, the newly appointed First Assistant Attorney General of Massachusetts.
Mark Smith Presents as Panelist to Discuss Public Corruption and Government Prosecutions
/in Mark Smith, News /by Laredo & SmithMark Smith presents as a panelist on the Boston Bar Association’s program entitled, “Public Corruption and Government Prosecutions” on Tuesday, November 29th from 5-6pm. Join in a lively discussion on the most recent government trends in investigating and commencing high profile public corruption prosecutions, false claims act investigations and other cases focused on government fraud. Participants […]