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Take Reasonable Steps to Address Third-Party Sexual Harassment Workplace Claims
by Mark J. Ventola, Esq. and Robert J. Van Campen, Esq.
In the case of Modern Continental/Obayashi v. Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Supreme Judicial Court recently considered a question that has plagued many employers: how to address harassing conduct by or against non-employees. Fortunately, the Court adopted an approach that rewards diligent employers and penalizes only those who ignore a real problem.
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What Happens When a Massachusetts Corporation is Dissolved?
by Alexander H. Pyle, Esq. and John Bentas, Esq.
Although it is prudent to have an attorney involved in all cycles of corporation’s existence, it is especially important at its termination. Among the issues that arise are what form of dissolution to pursue, how to deal with actual and potential creditors, and how to limit the potential liability of directors and stockholders.
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Employee Non-competition Agreements: When Are They Enforceable?
by Maria E. Recalde, Esq.
More and more companies require their employees to sign non-competition agreements, generally prohibiting employees from working in or setting up a competing business for a period following termination of employment. Because they affect an individual's ability to earn a living, employee non-competition agreements can be controversial and are frequently challenged in court.
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Demystifying Mechanics Liens in Massachusetts
by John H. Perten, Esq.
Massachusetts, like most jurisdictions, has a comprehensive statutory scheme for asserting and enforcing mechanics liens. Though it is a powerful tool, many companies do not understand what a mechanics lien is, when they can lien a project, and how to go about it.
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Who is Liable For Overweight Truck Fines?
by John-Mark Turner, Esq.
Many states penalize the operation of trucks over a certain weight. Though arguably the shipper or loader should bear some responsibility for any overweight fines, without a clear transportation contract assigning penalty liability, the carrier will likely be the one paying.
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Sales and Distribution Agreements
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education
July 11, 2006
9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
MCLE Conference Center,
10 Winter Place
Boston, MA
Speakers include Alex Pyle and Maria Recalde, SPB+G Boston
Go to www.mcle.org to register or for more information.
Breakfast Forum
North Shore Chamber of Commerce
July 12, 2006
Speaker: Doug Gillespie; Mass. Commissioner of Agriculture
7:30 -9 a.m.
Topsfield Fair
Topsfield, MA
$25 for Members/$35 non-members
To register, call 978.774.8565 or go to www.northshorechamber.org.
13th Annual Bankruptcy Conference
American Bankruptcy Institute
July 13-July 16, 2006
Newport, RI
Sponsored in part by SPB+G and co-chaired by Bruce A. Harwood, SPB+G
Please go to www.abiworld.org or call 703.739.1023 to register and for more information.
MVCC Golf Summer Spectacular
Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
July 17, 2006
(AM and PM tee times)
Indian Ridge Country Club
Lovejoy Road
Andover, MA
For details, call 978.686.0900 or go to www.merrimackvalleychamber.org.
Financing Fast Growth in New Hampshire
NH Biotechnology Council
July 17, 2006
Portsmouth Sheraton Harbourside
250 Market St.
Portsmouth, NH
Free (includes lunch)
Please register by July 14 by calling
Practical Insights on China 2006
AeA (American Electronics Association)
July 20, 2006
7:30 a.m. ?12 p.m.
BTU International, Inc.
23 Esquire Road
North Billerica, MA
For details, go to www.aeanet.org.
Renewable Energy in New England
Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire
July 25, 2006
8 a.m. ?3:30 p.m.
Highlander Inn
2 Highlander Way
Manchester, NH
$60 (includes continental breakfast, lunch and handouts)
Go to www.nhbia.org or call 603.224.1517 for more information
Charter Trust Chamber Golf Classic
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
July 31, 2006
Starts at 12 p.m.
Manchester Country Club
180 South River Road
Bedford, NH
$250/person
Register at www.manchester-chamber.org or call 603.666.6600.
Chamber Night at the Ritz
Boston Chamber of Commerce
August 2, 2006
5:30 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton
15 Arlington St.
Boston, MA
$75/members only
Please call Sienna Sullivan at 617.227.4500; x400; or go to www.bostonchamber.com for more information.
22nd Annual ABC NH/VT Summer Golf Classic
Associated Builders and Contractors of New Hampshire/Vermont
August 11, 2006
9 a.m. registration; 10 a.m. shotgun start
Owl’s Nest Golf Club
Owl Street
Campton, NH
$140 to play and eat; $25 for barbecue only
Please call 603.226.4442 or e-mail info@abcnhvt.com for more information or to register.
SSWBN Classic Best Ball Golf Tournament
South Shore Women's Business Network
August 18, 2006
Crosswinds Golf Club
424 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA
New Hampshire’s Ride for the Ribbon
Elliot Hospital fundraiser for breast cancer research
August 26, 2006
Finish line party from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Elliot Hospital, 1 Elliot Way, Manchester, NH.
Go to www.ridefortheribbon.org for additional details or to register.
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