News & Events
06/17/2020
Thirteen months ago, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) added Huawei and scoresof its affiliates to the Entity List, thereby barring U.S. companies from disclosing many types of technology …
06/16/2020
In a landmark decision with wide implications nationwide, the Supreme Court has ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination against employees on the …
06/04/2020
Important Amendments to the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Approved by US Senate
On June 3, 2020, the US Senate unanimously approved a previously-passed House of Representatives bill that amends key portions …
04/21/2020
Understanding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) started with a bang, approving loans totaling $349 billion, which have been or will soon be funded. In response to …
04/13/2020
Last week, the Federal Reserve announced a significant measure aimed at supporting businesses grappling with the economic fallout from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic: the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP). This …
04/10/2020
Financial Support for Small Businesses Amid COVID-19 Crisis
As the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic persists, efforts to support small businesses have intensified at local, state, and federal levels, offering …
04/04/2020
New Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Issued by SBA and Treasury Department
Last week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of the Treasury released additional guidance on several critical …
04/02/2020
On April 2, 2020, the Small Business Administration issued its first formal guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) portion of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES …
03/23/2020
On Friday, March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The new law provides extensive relief to small businesses and …
10/02/2018
In May, Gesmer Updegrove LLP once again demonstrated its prominence in the legal field as ten of its distinguished attorneys were recognized as top practitioners by 2018 New England Super …
08/14/2018
For more recent updates, read our article on the Non-Compete Ban.
The Massachusetts Legislature has attempted to pass legislation regulating noncompete agreements every year since 2009. This year, it finally succeeded. …
07/23/2018
BOSTON – The third annual Regatta for Entrepreneurship sets sail Thursday, July 26, 2018, benefiting the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship. The event brings together the founders of Boston growth companies …
07/10/2018
The obligation of an out-of-state retailer to collect and remit a state’s sales tax has just changed dramatically. Under the old standard, an out-of-state retailer had to have some physical …
04/09/2018
In recent news, the handling of personal data has become a focal point, particularly with the impending enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union. The …
10/19/2017
The IRS has overhauled its rules for auditing entities taxed as partnerships, including most LLCs (collectively, “Partnerships”), effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The changes …
