On December 16, the SJC issued a decision on Rawan v. Continental Casualty, upholding consent-to-settle clauses in professional liability insurance policies and determining that an insurer did not violate Massachusetts’ bad faith statutes by honoring its insured’s refusal to settle…
seminars/events
Angela Carr speaking on Title IX panel
On November 15, 2019, Angela Carr will be participating in an in-depth, day-long panel discussion, “Adjudicating Sexual Misconduct on Campus: Title IX and Due Process in Uncertain Times” at the Roger Williams University School of Law. Full details of the…
Rhode Island SHRM Fall Legislative Breakfast
Kristen M. Whittle will be presenting at the Rhode Island SHRM Fall Legislative Breakfast on September 5, 2019. She will be providing a federal and state legislative overview, offering insight and perspective on state and federal legislative developments affecting the HR…
Getting the Job & Keeping It: Panel Presentation
On July 23, 2019, Barton Gilman attorney Sahar M. Basaria, co-chaired the SABA GB Mentorship Committee with Mathew Eapen from Kirkland and Ellis to moderate the panel “Getting the Job & Keeping It.” The panel discussed practical tips for new…
CLM MA Chapter Networking Event June 20, 2019
Board member and Barton Gilman partner, Edward D. Shoulkin, would like to share that the CLM Massachusetts Chapter will host an early summer Networking Event for members at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, Massachusetts. THE BLACK BOX is conveniently located…
Webinar: Managing Parental and Personal Leave Return to Work
Kristen M. Whittle will present a webinar in conjunction with Lorman Education Services to help employers gain an understanding of how to stay compliant when managing parental and personal leave. The presentation will take place on May 23, 2019 from…
MCLE: Drafting Winning Motions in a Civil Lawsuit
On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, Kevin M. Hensley will be speaking at Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) about Drafting Winning Motions in a Civil Lawsuit. Learn more about the program here.
Employment Law Legal Clinic for Business Owners
Event date: March 14, 2019 Kristen M. Whittle will participate in a Legal Clinic panel discussion answering employment law questions for business owners, presented by the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at the Community College of Rhode Island.
Employment Considerations for Aging Services Providers
Event date: March 22, 2019 Kristen M. Whittle will present “Employment Considerations for Aging Services Providers: How to hire and fire employees without violating applicable laws” at the LeadingAge Rhode Island 28th Annual Conference and Trade Show being held at the Crowne…
Great Supervision: Giving It and Getting It
On November 15, 2018, Kristen M. Whittle co-presented a Food for Thought Rhode Island Bar Association CLE providing lawyers with practical tips on being an effective supervisor. The hour-long seminar also included speakers Suzanne Harrington-Steppen, the Director of the Summer Public…