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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Waiving Arbitration Does not Require Prejudice to the Other Party, Says USSC
Jun 9, 2022
On May 23, 2022, in a case called Morgan v. Sundance, the United States Supreme Court unanimously decided that a party can waive its right to arbitration even when its conduct has not prejudiced the other side. In so holding, the USSC changed 1st circuit precedent which had for years required a showing of prejudice. ... Read more
EEOC Issues Guidance on Caregiver Discrimination
Apr 14, 2022
Federal employment discrimination laws do not prohibit employment discrimination based solely on an individual’s status as a caregiver. But caregiver discrimination does violate federal employment discrimination laws, such as Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, when it is based on another protected characteristic, like an individual’s ... Read more
Congress Bans Arbitration Agreements for Sex Harassment and Assault Claims, Effective Immediately
Mar 9, 2022
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (“the Act”) became the law of the land on March 3, 2022. While terse in language, the Act will have broad implications. What does the Act say? The new law amends the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) and allows employees subject to pre-dispute mandatory arbitration ... Read more
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