Attorney Massiel L. Sanchez will join Patrick Banfield of Banfield Law for a virtual presentation to the Boston Bar Association (BBA), DEI on Trial: Recent Developments in Employment Litigation on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 12-1 p.m. The two will discuss how courts are applying anti-discrimination laws in the employment context amid the current political […]
MassHealth (the Massachusetts Medicaid program) has the right to review all financial transactions for an applicant applying for long-term care benefits and the applicant’s spouse in the five years prior to the application. This is called the “five-year look-back” period. MassHealth looks for “disqualifying transfers,” which are transactions made for less than fair market value; […]
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Mirick was once again named Best Law Firm for the Worcester Business Journal’s 2026 Best of Business Awards. The firm, along with our fellow honorees, will be celebrated at the 13th Annual Best of Business Awards reception on January 28th. Read more about the awards in the WBJ. […]
Attorney Elizabeth Greene is quoted in the January 2026 edition of Healthcare Risk Management newsletter highlighting what really matters when it comes to documentation do’s and don’ts. According to Greene, the quality and completeness of a provider’s documentation can affect patient care, billing compliance, and risks for legal exposure. Click here for access to the […]
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Exempt versus nonexempt employees are classifications having to do with the Fair Labor Standards Act, providing employees with certain protections regarding minimum wage and overtime. In a recent article in Forbes Advisor, Attorney Reid Wakefield helps to explain the difference and what it means for business owners. Click here to read the full Forbes article: […]
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Although the end of 2025 brings holiday celebrations and best wishes for new beginnings, it also brings questions about financial changes in 2026. We’ve gathered the numbers for you below. Thinking about gifting in the new year? In 2026, the maximum annual tax-free gift amount remains at $19,000 per recipient. Married persons can gift up […]
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Mirick Attorneys Amanda Baer and James Donnelly are co-chairing the Massachusetts Bar Association’s 23rd Annual In-House Counsel Conference: Advising During Turbulent Times, scheduled for Thursday, January 29th. Amanda will be part of a presentation on Developments in Employment Law and fellow Mirick Attorney Zach Luczyk will participate as part of a panel discussing AI-related issues. […]
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10) Growing trend. Massachusetts became the 14th state to enact a pay transparency law. The pay range disclosure requirement of the new law became effective on Oct. 29. 9) Applies broadly. Employers with 25 or more employees with a primary place of work in Mass. during the prior calendar year are covered. 8) Pay range disclosure. All job […]
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Greetings! We are pleased to provide you with a summary of decisions rendered by the First Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Courts within the circuit, and state appellate courts within the same geographic area. For your convenience, we have included hyperlinks with direct access to the full decision for each case. Decisions reproduced […]
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Important Notice Impacting Limited Liability Companies Formed or Registered to do Business in the State of New York. The New York LLC Transparency Act (NYLTA), enacted in December 2023 and amended in March 2024, introduces new beneficial ownership reporting obligations for limited liability companies that are either (a) formed in New York through the filing […]
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