Commercial Litigation and Employment Law Experts
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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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
VAC Selected as Contributing Editors for Thompson Reuters Practical Law Series
Jun 11, 2021
We are pleased to announce that Vrountas, Ayer & Chandler, P.C. now serves as the outside contributing editor for the Practical Law series provided by Thompson Reuters, where we serve as the subject matter editors on the New Hampshire law on Trade Secrets and the New Hampshire law on Background Checks in the employment context. ... Read more
Adam Chandler Admitted to Practice in Maine
Feb 22, 2021
On February 18, 2021, Adam Chandler took the oath to be admitted to the bar in the State of Maine. The ceremony was virtual given the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic. This marks the sixth state in which the attorneys of Vrountas, Ayer & Chandler are admitted to practice law, including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, ... Read more
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Vaccine Mandates: Will you need to comply?
Sep 15, 2021
Regardless of whether you agree with President Biden’s new testing/vaccination policy for private employers with more than 100 employees, the Administration’s new approach to protect public health does present notable federalism and separation of powers issues under the Constitution. Briefly, the Administration will be requiring private employers to test all their employees for COVID-19 every ... Read more
OSHA Issues Updated COVID Guidance – Same Rules (Mostly), Different Day
Sep 8, 2021
Nearly a year and a half since the pandemic began, and government continues to revise guidance and rules for businesses who must continue working in a challenging environment. COVID continues to impact our everyday lives, at home and at work. Just when we think we understand the virus and have it under control, things change ... Read more
New Hampshire Court Rules Hotels have Insurance Coverage for Lost Revenue from COVID-19 Closures
Aug 11, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly caused substantial interruption to business these last 18 months. The legal question from nearly the beginning has been whether the business losses arising from the viral spread constitute covered “business interruption” losses resulting from a covered cause under those insurance policies that cover losses stemming from “physical property damage”. According ... Read more
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