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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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
EEOC Publishes New Workplace Poster
Dec 19, 2022
In late October, the United States Equal Opportunity Commission announced the release of an updated “Know Your Rights Workplace Poster.” The new poster replaces the previous version of the notice titled the “Equal Employment Opportunity Is the Law”poster. Employers covered by Federal anti-discrimination laws, such as Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the ... Read more
Here We Go Again: DOL Proposes Latest Revision to Independent Contractor Rule
Oct 28, 2022
On October 11, 2022, the DOL finally announced the publication of its proposed new rule. And what was old is new again. The proposed rule reverts back to an “economic reality test” for evaluating whether a worker is an independent contractor based on the “totality of the circumstances” of the worker/business relationship. It establishes a ... Read more
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