On November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide order blocking the implementation of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new overtime rule. The new rule, which would have expanded overtime pay for millions of U.S. employees, will no longer go into effect on January 1, 2025, […]
Permissible Uses for Earned Sick Time Expand in Massachusetts
Employers are likely familiar with the basic workings of the Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Statute, which entitles most workers in the Commonwealth to earn and use up to 40 hours of job-protected sick time (EST) per year to take care of themselves and certain family members due to illness or injury. Under a 2024 law […]
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving – which involves anything that takes your eyes or attention off the road – is a significant contributing factor to automobile accidents. Distracted driving can be deadly; not only for the person driving and their passengers, but every nearby driver, pedestrian, road worker, and bicyclist. In fact, the CDC reports that nine people […]
Attorney Amanda Frederick Authors, “Can I Bring My Dog? Examining the Current State of New Hampshire’s Dog Bite Law”
Attorney Amanda M. Frederick authored the article, “Can I Bring My Dog? Examining the Current State of New Hampshire’s Dog Bite Law,” which was featured in the New Hampshire Association for Justice quarterly newsletter, New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Quarterly. Read it here.
CANNONBALL! How to Stay Safe at the Pool This Summer
Summer is upon us and recent headlines involving tragic accidents at pools, spurred us to write this important post about pool safety. Around 4,000 people drown each year, and with the dog days of summer fast approaching, we want you to enjoy your time at the pool safely, whether it’s in your own backyard or […]
