Commercial Litigation and Employment Lawyers
We provide experienced counseling and advocacy in complex commercial disputes, civil rights and discrimination matters, and employment law. We practice in state and federal courts as well as in government commissions and agencies across New England and throughout the country. We work closely with clients to identify legal issues that might arise and effectively manage the impact such issues may have on their business.
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VAC Serves as the Contributing Editors for Westlaw’s Practical Law Series on the New Hampshire Law of Trade Secrets
Apr 20, 2022
We are happy to post our continuing publication through Thompson Rheuters on Trade Secret Law in New Hampshire, available on Westlaw through its Practical Law series. Practical Law provides detailed resources on all areas of the law in every state, making it an excellent starting point for research both in your own jurisdiction and in ... Read more
VAC to Sponsor and Exhibit at NEIRA
Oct 25, 2021
VAC will serve as a sponsor of the upcoming New England Inn & Resorts Association’s annual conference November 3-5, 2021 at the Chatham Bars Inn. VAC will be an exhibitor at the event, as well. “NEIRA’s Annual Conference offers the Association’s membership a chance to learn about emerging trends from industry experts, an opportunity to ... Read more
Vrountas Talks White Collar Crime in the Workplace on Podcast: Learn about the “holy trinity” of employee relations
Jun 16, 2021
Chris Vrountas joined Jason Chan’s podcast to discuss where employment law and white collar crime often meet. Chris also talked about the “holy trinity” of employee relations for employers to help avoid liability. Thanks to Jason Chan for making it happen. Here’s his bio. And, as everybody knows, “when the feds start knocking, let Jason ... Read more
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Federal Prohibition of NDAs in Sexual Assault and Harassment Cases Becomes Law
Mar 1, 2023
On December 9, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Speak Out Act. Briefly, this law makes unenforceable any non-disclosure and/or non-disparagement clauses parties might agree to before a dispute for sexual assault or sexual harassment arises. Explaining the need for the law, the Act notes that 81% of women, and 43% of men have ... Read more
Federal Trade Commission Proposes Rule Banning All Non-Competes
Feb 9, 2023
Major change may be coming to companies who need to protect their trade secrets or good will from departing employees. On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its notice of a proposed rule that would prohibit businesses from using these covenants with their workers. While some states like California have already banned ... Read more
2023 Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Notices Published
Dec 20, 2022
All Massachusetts employers (including employers with private or self-insured benefits plans) are required to post certain notices and provide certain information to their employees under the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law. For example, all Massachusetts employers must display in a prominent place easily accessible to employees, a workplace poster that explains the benefits ... Read more
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