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> Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly May, 2009 In its May 18, 2009 issue, David Yas, the publisher of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, took a lighter look at the coverage of the Swine flu virus, suggesting that Schwartz Hannum and other Boston law firms are "hogging all the attention." We thought you might find Mr. Yas' take entertaining, but encourage you to consult your own medical and legal team.
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> Schwartz Hannum PC is pleased to announce that Suzanne W. King has just joined the Firm as Of Counsel, and Brian D. Carlson and Heather E. Davies have recently joined the Firm as Associates.
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> New England Health Care Employees Union (1199 SEIU) v. Westport Health Care Center
April 17, 2009: No. 11-300-452-08 (American Arbitration Association). The Firm represented Westport Health Care Center in successfully upholding the termination of employment of a certified nursing assistant for inappropriate patient care. Todd A. Newman and Brian D. Carlson were attorneys for the employer.
   
> Cancellieri vs. Northeast Hospital Corporation et al.
March 20, 2009: No. 07-1659C (Essex County Superior Court). The Firm represented Northeast Hospital Corporation and an individual defendant in successfully obtaining summary judgment against all of plaintiff's remaining claims of primary estoppel and interference with business relationships. Sara Goldsmith Schwartz and Jessica L. Herbster were attorneys for the defendants.
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> New England In-House January 2009 William E. Hannum III authored an article for New England In-House, in their "Special Feature" section, entitled "Memo to employers: Employee Free Choice Act is on the horizon." Will explains that the Employee Free Choice Act ("EFCA"), which President Obama promised to sign, if enacted, would make it dramatically easier for labor unions to organize employees and thus employers should act now.
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Dolan vs. SunGard Securities Finance, LLC.
January 29, 2009:  No. 08-1724 (United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit). The Firm represented SunGard Securities Finance, LLC in successfully obtaining a ruling from the First Circuit affirming the entry of summary judgment and dismissal of all 19 counts of the Plaintiff's Complaint.  Attorneys for the defendant, SunGard Finance, LLC were William E. Hannum III and Shannon M. Lynch."
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> Breakfast Briefings On Massachusetts New Data Security Regulations Schwartz Hannum PC
July 28, 2009 (SOLD OUT)
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Nantucket, MA
The Westmoor Club
July 9, 2009
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Schwartz Hannum PC will hold several Breakfast Briefing Sessions to provide an overview of the required compliance measures of the Massachusetts New Data Security Regulations and a roadmap for compliance efforts.
   
> Employment Law Boot CampSchwartz Hannum PC
Session I: October 6, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Session II: October 7, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Firm has developed a fourteen-hour intensive human resources skills development program in response to the growing challenges of its clients. Boot Camp, presented in an interactive seminar format, provides written resources, real-life role-plays and valuable networking opportunities for its participants.
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Schwartz Hannum PC Is Certified As A Woman-Owned Business Enterprise By WBENC
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Shannon Lynch is a “Massachusetts Rising Star" for the Second Year in a Row
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Sara Schwartz and Will Hannum Are Named "Massachusetts Super Lawyers" For the Fifth Year in a Row
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Chambers USA recognizes Sara Goldsmith Schwartz
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Recent E-Alerts

> Connecticut Amends FMLA To Add Military Caregiver Leave
   
> E-Verify Requirement For Federal Contractors Postponed For A Fourth Time, Until September 8, 2009
   
> Department Of Homeland Security To Crack Down On Employers That Hire Illegal Immigrants

Select Headlines from the Firm’s May 2009 Update

> The Fair Pay Act May Not Be So Fair To Employers
   
> New Law Increases Litigation Risk For New York Employers Undertaking Plant Closings, Mass Layoffs, And Relocations
   
> Government Agrees To Further Postponement Of E-Verify Requirement For Federal Contractors
   
President Obama Issues Three Executive Orders Regarding The Labor Obligations Of Federal Contractors
   
Iowa, Vermont And Maine Now Permit Same-Gender Marriage, And The New Hampshire Legislature Has Approved A Bill To Do The Same
   
EEOC Addresses Employer Best Practices For Avoiding "Caregiver Litigation"
   
Title VII Now Protects Activity Opposing Harassment And Discrimination In Internal Workplace Investigations
   
ARRA Legislation Expands Businesses' Obligations Under HIPAA

Specialty Presentations

Risky Business For Physicians:
Practical Tips for Limiting Liability
   
Employment Law Boot Camp for Managers
   
Employment Law Boot Camp for Executives
   
Employee Free Choice Act Boot Camp
   
The Nuts and Bolts of Compliance With the Amended Family and Medical Leave Act


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