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Mileage Reimbursement in Massachusetts
Raising the wages of employees to cover mileage expenses is not legal.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 29, 20251 min read


Is Artificial Intelligence Finally Recognized as a Creator? The Copyright Office's Decision
The Copyright office has made a set of recommendations on whether materials generated by artificial intelligence should be protected.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Massachusetts Revamps Money Transmission Law
Massachusetts Revamps Money Transmission Law

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Vaccination Discrimination Case Fails
Vaccination Discrimination Case Fails

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 15, 20251 min read


Insurer’s Denial Of Fire Coverage A 93A Violation
A federal judge has ruled that an insurance company violated Chapter 93A by denying coverage under a homeowner’s policy for fire damage...

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 8, 20251 min read


How the California Invasion of Privacy Act Affects Website Tracking Lawsuits
How the California Invasion of Privacy Act Affects Website Tracking Lawsuits

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 1, 20254 min read


Data Breach Case Based on Industry Standards Fails
Data Breach Case Based on Industry Standards Fails

Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 25, 20251 min read


Condominium Disability Discrimination
Condominium Disability Discrimination

Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 18, 20251 min read


Retaliation Case Does Not Require Ill-Will
An employer was deemed liable for retaliating against a worker by suspending and transferring him after he reported unlawful harassment....

Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 11, 20251 min read


Unpacking DOL's Best Practices for AI in Employment Decisions
Unpacking DOL's Best Practices for AI in Employment Decisions

Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 4, 20254 min read


When FMLA Eligibility is Determined
A court has ruled that an employee must establish that a particular condition qualifies when the leave is requested or taken.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Feb 25, 20251 min read


Apportioning the Cost of Household Hazardous Waste Management
Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources is working to implement a first-in-the-nation household hazardous waste producer responsibility law

Paul Peter Nicolai
Feb 18, 20253 min read


Are You Prepared for I-9 Enforcement? Key Steps to Get Ready
With the incoming Administration prioritizing the deportation of illegal immigrants, employers should prepare for a surge in I-9 audits.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Feb 11, 20251 min read


BANKRUPTCY CANNOT RESOLVE THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS WITHOUT CONSENT
BANKRUPTCY CANNOT RESOLVE THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS WITHOUT CONSENT

Paul Peter Nicolai
Feb 4, 20254 min read


INFORMATION SHARING ANTITRUST RISK RISING
INFORMATION SHARING ANTITRUST RISK RISING

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jan 28, 20254 min read
TRADE SECRETS LOST
An employer’s complaint under the Defend Trade Secrets Act and the Massachusetts Uniform Trade Secrets Law was dismissed.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jan 21, 20251 min read


Attorney Fee-Shifting Provision Not Binding
An online fee-shifting provision referenced by a hyperlink in a contract was not enforced since the contract did not communicate that the...

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jan 14, 20251 min read


Benefit Accrual While On Paid Family Medical Leave Not Required
Benefit Accrual While On Paid Family Medical Leave Not Required

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jan 7, 20251 min read


Corporate charters cannot reference provisions from other agreements
Corporate charters cannot reference provisions from other agreements

Paul Peter Nicolai
Dec 31, 20241 min read


CFPB On Worker Surveillance
The CFPB has issued a circular regarding using background dossiers and algorithmic scores for employment decisions.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Dec 24, 20241 min read
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