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Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Partner Presents “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Attorney Issues”
Attorney Katherine Hesse, a Partner at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP, presented for the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (“IFEBP”) last month. Her presentation, titled “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Attorney Issues” gave an...
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Partner Recognized as a Top Women of Law Honoree for 2022
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP is proud to announce that Attorney Kathryn Murphy, a Partner at the firm, has been selected as a Top Women of Law 2022 honoree by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. The honorees are selected based upon their “ significant...
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Partner Presents for the Association of Legal Administrators
Attorney Kier Wachterhauser, a Partner at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP presented for the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), Boston Chapter last month. During his presentation he discussed the challenges of managing employees in a hybrid or...
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Attorney Presents Open Meeting and Public Records Law Training
Karis L. North, an attorney with Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP, presented an introduction training on Open Meeting and Public Records Law to clients last month. The training covered the “who, what, where, when and why” of Massachusetts Open Meeting...
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Attorneys Nominated by Super Lawyers Magazine
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP would like to congratulate Katherine Hesse, Regina Williams Tate and Mary Ellen Sowyrda for being recognized as Massachusetts’ 2022 Super Lawyers, and Sarah Spatafore for being selected as a 2022 Rising Star. Attorney...
NEW LEGISLATION ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO CARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH HAS IMPACTS ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
On August 10, 2022, Chapter 177 of Acts of 2022, “An Act Addressing Barriers to Care for Mental Health” was signed by Governor Baker. For public schools, it has impacts on student discipline, special education services, and emergency response plans. The bill goes into effect on November 8, 2022. Set forth below are summaries of the new law’s impact in the identified areas.
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Partner Presents for the American Arbitration Association
Attorney Michael Maccaro, a Partner at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP, was a co-presenter of an interactive virtual program hosted by the American Arbitration Association. The program, titled “Direct and Cross-Examination in Labor Arbitration”,...
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Partner Presents at the Michigan Union Construction Industry Conference
On October 7, 2022, Attorney Kier Wachterhauser, a Partner at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP, spoke at the Michigan Union Construction Industry Conference outside of Detroit Michigan. The conference was organized by the International Foundation of...
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Announces “We Are Growing”
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP is delighted to announce that we are expanding our litigation, labor & employment, and corporate practice areas. The successful expansion of these practice areas comes with the ability to add new associate attorneys...
NEW MASSACHUSETTS LAW PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF NATURAL AND PROTECTIVE HAIRSTYLES
Governor Charlie Baker signed into law the “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair” (CROWN) Act. The law was signed on July 26, 2022, and will take effect on October 24, 2022.
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Partner Recognized as a Top Women of Law Honoree for 2022
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP is proud to announce that Attorney Kathryn Murphy, a Partner at the firm, has been selected as a Top Women of Law 2022 honoree by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. The honorees are selected based upon their “ significant contributions to the legal profession while also serving as role models for women entering the law.” Ms. Murphy is the first attorney at the firm to receive this prestigious honor. She has been practicing law at Read More
NEW LEGISLATION ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO CARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH HAS IMPACTS ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
On August 10, 2022, Chapter 177 of Acts of 2022, “An Act Addressing Barriers to Care for Mental Health” was signed by Governor Baker. For public schools, it has impacts on student discipline, special education services, and emergency response plans. The bill goes into effect on November 8, 2022. Set forth below are summaries of the new law’s impact in the identified areas.
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