Bernkopf proudly announces that several of its attorneys have been selected for recognition in the 2024 Super Lawyers and 2024 Rising Stars lists. The Super Lawyers selection process is a patented, multi-phase process involving nominations, independent research and peer reviews, ultimately honoring selected lawyers with significant peer recognition and professional… Read More
This summer, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed into law the “Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act.” This new legislation builds on the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act, which prohibits wage discrimination based on gender. Beginning on July 31, 2025, employers with 25 or more employees in Massachusetts will be required to “disclose… Read More
In May and July of this year, Bernkopf released two client alerts by Eric Allon and David Hansen concerning the Federal Trade Commission’s prospective ban on the vast majority of noncompete agreements throughout the United States. In April of 2024, the FTC’s Chair, Lina M. Khan, stated that “[t]he FTC’s… Read More
Bernkopf is proud to announce that nine of its outstanding attorneys have been recognized in the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the legal industry’s most esteemed accolades. The distinguished attorneys and their areas of recognition are: Eric R. Allon, Real Estate Law Lydia G. Chesnick,… Read More
Bernkopf, a prominent Boston-based law firm, is proud to announce that Partner and firm Executive Committee Member, Lydia G. Chesnick, has been selected for induction into the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The ultra-selective criteria for the 2024 inductees placed Ms. Chesnick among only 35 attorneys… Read More
In May, Bernkopf released a client alert by Eric Allon and David Hansen concerning the Federal Trade Commission’s prospective ban on the vast majority of non-compete agreements throughout the United States. In support of its rule, the FTC asserts that non-compete agreements stifle competition, suppress wages, and restrict workers’ upward… Read More
This week, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court made a significant stride in the realm of construction law by providing its first interpretation of the prompt pay act (G.L. c. 149 § 29E) in Business Interior Floor Covering Business Trust v. Graycor Construction Co., Inc. The prompt pay act… Read More
The Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a criminal probe into rent price-fixing allegations among large residential property owners and management firms. The FBI recently raided a corporate landlord as part of the DOJ investigation into RealPage, a leading property pricing software developer. This move marks a significant escalation from the… Read More
Employment Law Update: Last week marked significant changes in employment law, with the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) passing a new rule banning noncompete agreements (the “FTC Rule”). Promptly after that, the Chamber of Commerce and prominent business groups filed a lawsuit in Texas federal court challenging the FTC Rule. Read More
BOSTON (December 13, 2023) – – Bernkopf, a prominent Boston-based law firm, is thrilled to announce Megan Pluviose as its new Chief Operating Officer. Megan’s appointment marks a significant milestone for Bernkopf, reflecting its commitment to enhancing operations and strategic direction with top-tier talent. Megan’s career is distinguished by a… Read More