August 18, 2021

Social Media – To Post or not to Post?

By Lisa S. Lippiello Social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram have repeatedly demonstrated a remarkable ability to connect old friends, family, and like-minded people. For all the positives and strengths that online communities can provide, however, social networks certainly have pitfalls and downsides too. There are many instances where what you post can have […]

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Nate Olin Selected to National Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion

We are pleased to report that Nathan Olin of Olin Lippiello LLP has been selected to join a special task force of the Federal Bar Association to examine issues of diversity and inclusion throughout the national federal court organization. Nate was selected, in part, because of his national role (on the sections and divisions council) overseeing the FBA’s efforts in the

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State Issues Guidance on Pregnancy Law Taking Effect April 1, 2018

This post updates our July 2017 blog, when we informed you that the Massachusetts legislature had just passed a new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. As we said then, and what remains true now, the law goes into effect on April 1, 2018. So, workers and employers should both be ready to comply with this added layer of

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What the “Me-Too” Movement Means to You in Your Massachusetts Job

Throughout the past several months, the news media has been full of examples of sexual harassment (and assault) in many places of power — in board rooms, the halls of Congress, and news organizations.  Although there has been a wave of prominent (and in some cases notorious) allegations, many employees in nearly every organization nationwide

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Nathan Olin Attends FBA Annual Judicial Reception

Attorney Nathan Olin of Olin Lippiello LLP attended, and was recognized as the Federal Bar Association’s national council delegate, at the Massachusetts Chapter’s Annual Judicial Reception on June 12, 2018. The annual, signature evening at the Boston Harbor Hotel has been called one of the “can’t miss” events for Massachusetts lawyers. This year’s program honored U.S. District Judge Timothy

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Equal Pay for Women in Massachusetts is Closer to a Reality With New Law

Nathan A. Olin, Olin Lippiello LLP. On July 1, 2018, the Massachusetts EqualPay Act amendments become effective. The main goal of the amendments is to ensure equal pay to employees of different genders working in the Bay State. The MEPA, as amended, imposes significant responsibility on Massachusetts businesses to help guarantee equal pay to employees of different genders for “comparable”

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Nathan Olin Mentioned in the News for Work in Town of Greenfield Employment Matter

Attorney Nathan Olin of Olin Lippiello LLP was recently mentioned in the Greenfield Recorder for work that he is performing on behalf of a client in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The employment law matter has also been covered extensively by Masslive. Click here for the Greenfield Recorder article. Click here for the Masslive article.

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Northampton Treatment Court Finally a Reality

Last month (January 2020), the Northampton (MA) District Court opened the “Northampton Treatment Court.” In an announcement written for the Daily Hampshire Gazette, Judge Maureen A. Walsh, Presiding Justice of the Northampton District Court, and Attorney Lisa Lippiello, founding partner of Olin Lippiello LLP, described the rationale for, and parameters of, this innovative criminal law initiative, which

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