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Client Alerts Corporate & Business Real EstateOptions for Veterans Organizations When Forming a Nonprofit Entity

July 21, 2026

By Alexander “Sasha” Meyer As military servicemembers transition to life as a civilian, they are met with a variety of personal and financial challenges. To meet those challenges, the Department of Veterans Affairs (“V.A.”) provides those who served with numerous benefits – namely healthcare, insurance, tuition assistance, home loans, and employment resources. While those benefits...

Client Alerts Real EstateRhode Island’s “Taylor Swift Tax” Creates New Compliance Obligations for Sellers and Closing Agents in Residential Property Transfers in the State

July 20, 2026

By Allison L. Fleet and Kelley J. Decena Effective June 28, 2026, Rhode Island officially adopted regulations implementing the state’s new Non-Owner Occupied Residential Property Tax, commonly referred to as the “Taylor Swift Tax.” Beginning with the tax year commencing July 1, 2026, the tax, which is in addition to property taxes owners already pay...

Client Alerts Corporate & Business NonprofitMassachusetts Charitable Solicitation Registration: A General Overview for Nonprofits

July 16, 2026

By Jordan A. Walsh Charitable solicitation registration is an often-overlooked aspect of nonprofit compliance. While organizations typically focus on maintaining their tax-exempt status, corporate governance, and fundraising initiatives, they should also understand the charitable solicitation laws of each state in which they seek donations. Because these laws are governed primarily at the state level, registration...

Client Alerts Intellectual Property NonprofitGoodwill for Nonprofits: Why Your Name Is Your Most Valuable Asset and How to Protect It

July 7, 2026

By Hannah Y. Amadei Your name and brand communicate trust to donors, partners, and communities. That trust is goodwill, built over time, and is directly tied to how effectively you can raise funds, attract volunteers, and deliver programs. If another group starts using a confusingly similar name or even misuses yours, the trust you have...

Client Alerts NonprofitBe Ready to Borrow: Practical Steps Nonprofits Can Take Now

June 4, 2026

By Elizabeth O. Manchester and Kelley J. Decena Nonprofits that prepare early are better positioned to access credit quickly when needs arise. Lenders move faster and negotiate more favorably when an organization’s governance, regulatory, and financial house is in order. The following steps help ensure your nonprofit is “lender-ready” on short notice. First, maintain accurate...

Client Alerts Employment & LaborFirst Massachusetts PFMLA Retaliation Verdict: $4.75 Million Awarded Against Wayfair

May 27, 2026

By Michael A. Gamboli, Alicia J. Samolis, and Kevin J. Keenan On April 27, 2026, a Suffolk Superior Court jury returned what is believed to be the first verdict in Massachusetts validating a retaliation claim under the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), G.L. c. 175M. In Boyle v. Wayfair, the jury awarded...

Client Alerts Corporate & Business Employment & LaborW-4 “Exempt” Claims: What Employers Need to Know Before Accepting Revised Forms

February 9, 2026

By Russell J. Stein At the start of every year my social media algorithms are often inundated with ads for “tax strategists” and ways to decrease your taxes. New this year (at least to me) are posts providing “advice” on how to minimize income tax withholding from wages. Employers (and employees) should be forewarned that...

Client Alerts Corporate & Business Employment & LaborMassachusetts Court Rules Retention Bonuses Are Not Wages – Key Implications for M&A Transactions

November 4, 2025

By Lawrence J. Sheh, Alicia J. Samolis, Michael A. Gamboli, and Madeline M. Ursini On October 22, 2025, in Nunez v. Syncsort Incorporated, et al., the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the decision of the Massachusetts appellate court holding retention and change-of-control bonuses are not considered wages under the Massachusetts Wage Act. The decision provides important...

Client Alerts Employment & LaborReminder: New Pay Range Disclosure Requirements Effective October 29, 2025

October 28, 2025

By Alicia J. Samolis, Michael A. Gamboli, Sean M. Fontes, & Morgan E. Hedly The pay range disclosure requirements in the Massachusetts pay transparency law will finally take effect on October 29, 2025. Employers with 25 or more employees whose primary place of work is in Massachusetts (i.e., the employees spend most of their time working...

Client Alerts Energy Environmental Real EstateRIDEM Launches Renewable Energy Growth Program: Brownfield Remediation Solar Incentive

September 30, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced the 2025 launch of the Renewable Energy Growth (REG) Program: Brownfield Remediation Solar Incentive, a new funding opportunity designed to accelerate responsible solar development on underutilized, previously impacted land. Authorized under R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-26.6-22 and approved by the Public Utilities Commission in 2025, the...

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