Vicki Donahue, President of the Berkshire County Bar Association, hosts Joseph Berman....
Vicki Donahue, President of the Berkshire County Bar Association, hosted Joseph Berman, General Counsel of the Massachusetts Board.
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May 1, 2018
Historic Massachusetts Equal Pay Law Becomes Effective July 1, 2018 – Make Sure You Are Ready
On July 1, 2018, the updated Massachusetts Equal Pay Act[1] will go into effect to remedy the continuing gender wage gap.
Apr 27, 2018
Diane M. DeGiacomo Named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers 2018
Best Lawyers has named Cain Hibbard partner Diane M. DeGiacomo as a 2018 “Lawyer of the Year.”
Mar 28, 2018
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Imposes New Obligations on Employers
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the “Act”)[1] goes into effect April 1, 2018. Are you ready?
Feb 26, 2018
Syd Smithers speaks at the MA Municipal Law Conference
Syd Smithers once again participated in MCLE’s annual Municipal Law Conference.
Jun 9, 2017
Elisabeth Goodman to present REBA update on legal issues respecting lake management
Elisabeth Goodman will present an update on legal issues respecting lake management to the Real Estate Bar Association.
Apr 4, 2017
Lucy Prashker speaks to nonprofit leaders about “political” advocacy
Managing partner Lucy Prashker explored the legal boundaries of advocacy by 501(c)(3) organizations with leaders of the nonprofit Berkshire.
Mar 4, 2016
In Memoriam: Frederick M. Myers, Jr., our founder, mentor, and dear friend
Fred was born in Pittsfield on September 4, 1922, the son of Frederick M. Myers, Sr., and Ethel M. Myers.
Sep 18, 2015
Lucy Prashker named 2015 Woman of Achievement by Berkshire Business and Professional Women
Lucy Prashker was named the 2015 Woman of Achievement by Berkshire Business and Professional Women (BBPW).
Aug 23, 2015
Employers Must Pay Employees for Voluntarily Working Through Lunch
Employers may be required to pay overtime when employees voluntarily work during their lunch breaks.
Jul 1, 2015
Attorney General Issues Final Regulations to New Sick Leave Law
Under Massachusetts’s new sick leave law, voted into law on November 4, 2014, employees are entitled to forty hours of sick time per year.
May 18, 2015
Extension available to certain employers for compliance with new Massachusetts Sick time Law
Extension available to certain employers for compliance with new Massachusetts Sick Time Law
Apr 14, 2015
Cain Hibbard wins Pinnacle Award from Berkshire United Way
Cain Hibbard has been named a member of the 2015 Pinnacle Group by Berkshire United Way.
Apr 14, 2015
Lucy Prashker announces launch of Chapter One, an early childhood literacy initiative....
Lucy Prashker, managing partner of Cain Hibbard, announced the launch of Chapter One, an early childhood literacy initiative.
Mar 27, 2015
Diane DeGiacomo featured speaker on sophisticated issues in Family Law Practice
Diane DeGiacomo joined other experts in her field of family law to speak at the annual Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education’s.
Jan 30, 2015
Partner Diane DeGiacomo Coaches Lenox High Students in Statewide MBA Mock Trial Competition
Diane DeGiacomo, now in her eighth year as the lawyer coach for Lenox Memorial Middle and High School’s Mock Trial team, proudly...
Jan 7, 2015
Client Alert: Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act expanded to include men and to provide additional...
On January 7, 2015, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a Parental Leave Bill, amending the Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act (“MMLA”).
Nov 17, 2014
50th Anniversary Event at the Mahaiwe: Black Violin
As the last of its five community events commemorating its 50th anniversary, Cain Hibbard sponsored a lively and inspiring performance.
Nov 5, 2014
New Law Mandates Employers Provide Sick Leave
On November 4, 2014, the voters of Massachusetts approved a ballot question that grants employees forty hours of sick time per calendar year
Nov 1, 2014
Client Alert: New Rights for Employees Who Are Victims of Domestic Violence
On August 8, 2014, Governor Patrick signed into law “An Act Relative to Domestic Violence,” which applies to employers of 50 or more.
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