Sherin and Lodgen LLP
USA Guide 2024
About
Managing Partner: Sara Jane Shanahan
Main office in Boston, MA with satellite office in Providence, RI
Ranked #52 on Boston Business Journal’s Largest Law Firms in Massachusetts
Clients rely on Sherin and Lodgen’s experience and understanding in real estate, litigation, business law, and employment. With nearly 50 attorneys, we can handle the most complex matters, while providing responsive, senior-level attention to every matter. We deliver sophisticated analysis with effective, efficient and focused representation, and a high level of service by developing in-depth understanding of our clients’ business goals, issues, concerns, and emerging industry trends. Sherin and Lodgen LLP is affiliated with Lexwork International, a strategic global alliance of midsized law firms, providing representation in all 50 states and 36 countries.
To learn more, please visit www.sherin.com.
Banking & Finance:
Represents national, regional, and local banks, life insurance companies, governmental agencies and other conventional and non-conventional financing sources and borrowers involved in complex financings, refinancings, and restructurings, including construction and term real estate loans, multi-state portfolio loans, community development financing (including tax credits), renewable energy financing, asset-based credits, and commercial and industrial loans.
Contact: Jack Anetakis
Corporate/General Business:
Represents businesses and non-profits with entity formation, general corporate compliance matters, financing, contracts, licensing, sales, distribution, employment, executive compensation, franchising, real estate, intellectual property, joint ventures, M&A, ownership structure, inbound investment/foreign ownership of US assets, private placements, venture capital, shareholder issues, sale of assets/stock and tax law. Extensive experience with startups and closely-held businesses.
Contact: C. Forbes Sargent III
Employment:
Represents executives and professionals in a wide range of employment matters and litigation. The firm’s Executive Advocacy practice focuses on executive employment and compensation, change of control and severance protections, and assisting executives and professionals in transition. The firm’s Litigation practice focuses on all aspects of employment law, with particular expertise in restrictive covenant disputes.
Contact: Brian J. MacDonough
Environmental:
Represents developers, manufacturers, retailers, and owners of industrial and commercial property with a wide range of environmental issues, including property contamination (brownfields), wetlands compliance/enforcement, cost recovery actions, and LEED/Green development.
Contact: Ronald W. Ruth
Hospitality:
Represents hotel and restaurant owners, operators, lenders, and investors in all areas affecting hospitality clients, with particular expertise in hotel management agreements, joint ventures, hotel acquisition and sales, liquor licenses, and hotel development. Our lodging experience includes both branded and unbranded hotels and spans all chain scales and most brands.
Contact: Joshua M. Bowman
Litigation/General Commercial:
Represents publicly traded and privately held businesses in complex commercial litigation throughout the country to resolve contract claims, product liability claims, strategic real estate litigation, construction, employment claims, insurance coverage disputes, intellectual property litigation, professional liability litigation and general business disputes. The firm has a deep bench experienced in various multifaceted case management issues, including e-discovery, large-volume document collection, production and review, and multi-jurisdictional, multi-action, multiparty discovery.
Contact: Matthew C. Moschella
Professional Liability:
Represents and counsels lawyers and law firms, including several Am Law firms, on matters involving legal malpractice defense, firm management and partnership disputes, and ethics issues. The firm also represents attorneys and their law firms in disciplinary and reinstatement matters before the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers.
Contact: Edward S. Cheng
Real Estate:
Represents owners, property and asset managers, tenants, developers, public agencies, investors, and lenders with all aspects of real estate transactions including land acquisitions and dispositions; site assembly; critical leases and sublease issues; financing and debt/equity structuring including joint ventures and construction and permanent financing; solar and alternative energy financing, leasing, developing and permitting (along with assistance in federal, state and local incentive programs); community development lending; retail leasing and development; hospitality including representation of owners and managers of hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues; industrial, warehouse, distribution and specialty real estate facility transactions; federal, state and local entitlements and permitting; review, analysis and negotiation of contracts with property managers, contractors, architects and other design professionals; retail, office, industrial, warehouse, life science/biotech and research and development leasing; multi-property portfolio sales and acquisitions; national disposition programs; public-private development transactions; and sale-leaseback transactions.
Contact: Carla M. Moynihan
Real Estate Litigation:
Represents developers, landlords, tenants, property and building owners in all types of real estate litigation matters, including lease disputes, landlord/tenant issues, adverse possession and easements by prescription, environmental and wetlands disputes, premises liability, options and rights of first refusal, trespass, nuisance, easements, title and property line disputes, zoning and land use permitting disputes and appeals (including building at risk).
Contact: Sander A. Rikleen
Renewable Energy:
Represents lenders, developers, and landowners committed to sustainability through solar, energy storage, and wind initiatives. Clients rely on the firm’s experience in renewable energy M&A, financing, development, leasing, environmental, zoning, and permitting. The firm’s experience includes purchase and sale of renewable energy projects at all stages of development/operation, securing easement and leasing rights for rooftop, canopy, and ground-mounted solar, project financing, and counseling related to securing and preserving tax credits and renewable energy incentives through federal and state programs (including Massachusetts SMART program).
Contact: Beth A. Goldstein
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Massachusetts DPU’s Phase II Order – Distribution Companies’ SMART Tariffs
On June 4, 2024, the Department of Public Utilities (“DPU”) issued the Phase II Order in the two phased docket: D.P.U. 20-145-Phase II Revisions to the Revised Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (“SMART”) Provision (the “Phase II Order”).
Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities Issues Phase II Order
On June 4, 2024, the MA Department of Public Utilities (“DPU”) released the long-awaited D.P.U. 20-145 Phase II Order (“Phase II Order”).
Paperless Power: Exploring the Legal Landscape of E-Signatures and eNotes
In an era characterized by rapid technological advancements and the profound shift towards remote work, the traditional concept of signing documents with pen and paper has evolved.
Behind the Headlines: Discrimination Based on Inherited Caste Illegal Under Massachusetts Law
A recent headline in the Boston Globe read: “Caste should not be part of the American Dream.”
Behind the Headlines: Employment Rights Survive Economic RIFs
During difficult economic times, when employers are reducing expenses by reducing headcount, some employers mistakenly ignore their legal obligations to ensure that layoffs are conducted within the bounds of the law and that employees are compensated as required by law.
Food for Thought: Serving Up Unique Concerns for Restaurant Leases
Many aspects of commercial leasing are complex, but restaurant leases are a unique species of lease. Counsel to restaurants must be cognizant of operational and logistical issues posed by these hospitality businesses, and be prepared to address these key issues to protect the restaurant.
To Disclose, or Not to Disclose, That Is the Question: An Introduction to the NY LLC Transparency Ac
Business entities coming to understand the requirements of the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (“Federal CTA”) and its reporting obligations should be aware that New York State has enacted a LLC Transparency Act (“NY Act”).
Real estate transactions can be influenced by various factors. One often-overlooked aspect is the existence of open building permits at a municipal building department.
Corporate Transparency Act – What You Need to Know
Beginning on January 1, 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department will be implementing heightened transparency disclosure requirements on US corporate entities.
Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Emergency Regulations Update
On April 15, 2020, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources released its long-awaited updates to the state’s Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program.
Northeast State Solar Programs in Light of COVID-19
COVID-19 is impacting industries across the globe and clean energy is no exception. As the pandemic continues to influence economic relief efforts at both the state and federal level, states are beginning to offer specific forms of relief through their incentive programs.
What the Hospitality Industry Should Know About New Regulations and Guidance for the CARES Act
Below is a brief synopsis of some of the recent regulations and guidance pertaining to the CARES Act, which the Hospitality Practice Group at Sherin and Lodgen believes to be of particular concern to the hospitality industry.
COVID-19 Essential Services Orders: What Massachusetts Hotel Owners Need to Know
In this alert, we will summarize the two COVID-19 Essential Services Orders issued by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 13 and COVID-19 Executive Order No. 21).
Rent Relief Considerations in the Time of COVID-19
Rent Relief Considerations in the Time of COVID-19
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and other COVID-19 Employment Issues
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which went into effect on April 1, 2020, and applies to employers with fewer than 500 employees, provides for certain leave for employees affected by COVID-19.
The CARES Act and Your Compensation: What Every Executive Should Know
The Coronavirus Aide, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) provides access to loans and loan guarantees from the United States Treasury to various businesses. Not surprisingly, such financial support comes with strings, some of which impact executive compensation and careers.
Our “Top Five to Ten” List of Important Recent Cases
In an effort to keep our newsletter readers abreast of recent developments and legal trends, we are continuing our “top five to ten” list of cases of importance to executives and professionals. This time we are addressing cases in the following fields: privacy rights in the workplace; discriminatio
“But I Can’t Prove It.” Yes You Can, With Circumstantial Evidence
It is impossible to count the number of times we have heard an employee say, “I know something is wrong but I can’t prove it.” Our response is to say, “That is what we do.” If something is wrong, we help you prove it using what evidence is available, which is often what lawyers call circumstantial
High Court Reinforces Discrimination Is About More Than Money
Discrimination in the workplace can take many forms and present itself in countless ways. Many people mistakenly believe that discrimination is not actionable until the discrimination has had a financial impact. A recent Supreme Judicial Court decision clarified that this is not true under Massachus
UPDATE: IRS Says NDAs Don’t Prevent Plaintiffs from Deducting Attorneys’ Fees in Sexual Harassment S
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act (the “Act”), contained troubling language for plaintiffs seeking to settle sexual harassment claims – section 162(q). In an apparent effort to shine light on workplace sexual harassment, the Act prohibited the deduction of attorneys’ fees in the settlement of such claim
The Evolution of the Health Club as a Tenant in Retail and Mixed-Use Developments; Pros and Cons
A health club used to be an unwelcome tenant in any retail shopping center. The traditional thinking was that health club patrons occupied the parking areas at peak shopping times and for extended periods, and then left without shopping at the other retail stores in the center.
Sherin and Lodgen’s Employment Law Department Recognized by Chambers USA
Sherin and Lodgen LLP announces that it was ranked for Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs Representation in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
LEGAL ALERT: Updated Equal Pay Act, Effective July 1, 2018
On July 1, 2018, the new Massachusetts Equal Pay Act takes effect. The Office of the Attorney General has published an overview of the new law and answers to frequently asked questions.
#MeToo and the New Tax Law: Beware Of The Unintended Consequences
As the dust settles from the recent legislative collision between the #MeToo movement and tax reform, it is the proponents of the #MeToo movement that are left scratching their heads and crying foul.
There is No Such Thing as “Boilerplate”: Protecting Equity and Deferred Compensation
Typically, an executive separating from employment is asked to sign a severance agreement in exchange for severance. Severance agreements may include myriad terms.
Sexual Misconduct and the Definition of “Cause”
The Balles v. Babcock Power Inc. decision sheds light on whether sexual misconduct constitutes “cause” and provides go-forward guidance to all parties drafting and negotiating (or re-negotiating) “for cause” language in employment and compensation agreements.
Retailers Can Improve Leasing Efficiency with Document Automation
Corporate legal departments in the retail industry are under constant pressure to cut costs, and they often pass those pressures on to outside counsel. In turn, law firms are searching for new technologies to help increase efficiencies for their clients.
Federal Tax Deductibility: Three Changes That Impact Employees
On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law, making numerous and significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code, many of which impact executive compensation and employee benefits. Two changes that impact deductibility are of particular concern.
Relief for Board Members and Investors in Non-Payment of Wages Cases
The Massachusetts Wage Act, M.G. L. c. 149, § 148, imposes on employers treble damages and attorney’s fees for the failure to timely and fully pay wages.
MCAD Issues Guidance on the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act becomes effective on April 1, 2018 and will be enforced by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.
Massachusetts DPU’s Phase II Order – Distribution Companies’ SMART Tariffs
On June 4, 2024, the Department of Public Utilities (“DPU”) issued the Phase II Order in the two phased docket: D.P.U. 20-145-Phase II Revisions to the Revised Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (“SMART”) Provision (the “Phase II Order”).
Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities Issues Phase II Order
On June 4, 2024, the MA Department of Public Utilities (“DPU”) released the long-awaited D.P.U. 20-145 Phase II Order (“Phase II Order”).
Paperless Power: Exploring the Legal Landscape of E-Signatures and eNotes
In an era characterized by rapid technological advancements and the profound shift towards remote work, the traditional concept of signing documents with pen and paper has evolved.
Behind the Headlines: Discrimination Based on Inherited Caste Illegal Under Massachusetts Law
A recent headline in the Boston Globe read: “Caste should not be part of the American Dream.”
Behind the Headlines: Employment Rights Survive Economic RIFs
During difficult economic times, when employers are reducing expenses by reducing headcount, some employers mistakenly ignore their legal obligations to ensure that layoffs are conducted within the bounds of the law and that employees are compensated as required by law.
Food for Thought: Serving Up Unique Concerns for Restaurant Leases
Many aspects of commercial leasing are complex, but restaurant leases are a unique species of lease. Counsel to restaurants must be cognizant of operational and logistical issues posed by these hospitality businesses, and be prepared to address these key issues to protect the restaurant.
To Disclose, or Not to Disclose, That Is the Question: An Introduction to the NY LLC Transparency Ac
Business entities coming to understand the requirements of the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (“Federal CTA”) and its reporting obligations should be aware that New York State has enacted a LLC Transparency Act (“NY Act”).
Real estate transactions can be influenced by various factors. One often-overlooked aspect is the existence of open building permits at a municipal building department.
Corporate Transparency Act – What You Need to Know
Beginning on January 1, 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department will be implementing heightened transparency disclosure requirements on US corporate entities.
Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Emergency Regulations Update
On April 15, 2020, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources released its long-awaited updates to the state’s Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program.
Northeast State Solar Programs in Light of COVID-19
COVID-19 is impacting industries across the globe and clean energy is no exception. As the pandemic continues to influence economic relief efforts at both the state and federal level, states are beginning to offer specific forms of relief through their incentive programs.
What the Hospitality Industry Should Know About New Regulations and Guidance for the CARES Act
Below is a brief synopsis of some of the recent regulations and guidance pertaining to the CARES Act, which the Hospitality Practice Group at Sherin and Lodgen believes to be of particular concern to the hospitality industry.
COVID-19 Essential Services Orders: What Massachusetts Hotel Owners Need to Know
In this alert, we will summarize the two COVID-19 Essential Services Orders issued by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 13 and COVID-19 Executive Order No. 21).
Rent Relief Considerations in the Time of COVID-19
Rent Relief Considerations in the Time of COVID-19
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and other COVID-19 Employment Issues
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which went into effect on April 1, 2020, and applies to employers with fewer than 500 employees, provides for certain leave for employees affected by COVID-19.
The CARES Act and Your Compensation: What Every Executive Should Know
The Coronavirus Aide, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) provides access to loans and loan guarantees from the United States Treasury to various businesses. Not surprisingly, such financial support comes with strings, some of which impact executive compensation and careers.
Our “Top Five to Ten” List of Important Recent Cases
In an effort to keep our newsletter readers abreast of recent developments and legal trends, we are continuing our “top five to ten” list of cases of importance to executives and professionals. This time we are addressing cases in the following fields: privacy rights in the workplace; discriminatio
“But I Can’t Prove It.” Yes You Can, With Circumstantial Evidence
It is impossible to count the number of times we have heard an employee say, “I know something is wrong but I can’t prove it.” Our response is to say, “That is what we do.” If something is wrong, we help you prove it using what evidence is available, which is often what lawyers call circumstantial
High Court Reinforces Discrimination Is About More Than Money
Discrimination in the workplace can take many forms and present itself in countless ways. Many people mistakenly believe that discrimination is not actionable until the discrimination has had a financial impact. A recent Supreme Judicial Court decision clarified that this is not true under Massachus
UPDATE: IRS Says NDAs Don’t Prevent Plaintiffs from Deducting Attorneys’ Fees in Sexual Harassment S
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act (the “Act”), contained troubling language for plaintiffs seeking to settle sexual harassment claims – section 162(q). In an apparent effort to shine light on workplace sexual harassment, the Act prohibited the deduction of attorneys’ fees in the settlement of such claim
The Evolution of the Health Club as a Tenant in Retail and Mixed-Use Developments; Pros and Cons
A health club used to be an unwelcome tenant in any retail shopping center. The traditional thinking was that health club patrons occupied the parking areas at peak shopping times and for extended periods, and then left without shopping at the other retail stores in the center.
Sherin and Lodgen’s Employment Law Department Recognized by Chambers USA
Sherin and Lodgen LLP announces that it was ranked for Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs Representation in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
LEGAL ALERT: Updated Equal Pay Act, Effective July 1, 2018
On July 1, 2018, the new Massachusetts Equal Pay Act takes effect. The Office of the Attorney General has published an overview of the new law and answers to frequently asked questions.
#MeToo and the New Tax Law: Beware Of The Unintended Consequences
As the dust settles from the recent legislative collision between the #MeToo movement and tax reform, it is the proponents of the #MeToo movement that are left scratching their heads and crying foul.
There is No Such Thing as “Boilerplate”: Protecting Equity and Deferred Compensation
Typically, an executive separating from employment is asked to sign a severance agreement in exchange for severance. Severance agreements may include myriad terms.
Sexual Misconduct and the Definition of “Cause”
The Balles v. Babcock Power Inc. decision sheds light on whether sexual misconduct constitutes “cause” and provides go-forward guidance to all parties drafting and negotiating (or re-negotiating) “for cause” language in employment and compensation agreements.
Retailers Can Improve Leasing Efficiency with Document Automation
Corporate legal departments in the retail industry are under constant pressure to cut costs, and they often pass those pressures on to outside counsel. In turn, law firms are searching for new technologies to help increase efficiencies for their clients.
Federal Tax Deductibility: Three Changes That Impact Employees
On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law, making numerous and significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code, many of which impact executive compensation and employee benefits. Two changes that impact deductibility are of particular concern.
Relief for Board Members and Investors in Non-Payment of Wages Cases
The Massachusetts Wage Act, M.G. L. c. 149, § 148, imposes on employers treble damages and attorney’s fees for the failure to timely and fully pay wages.
MCAD Issues Guidance on the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act becomes effective on April 1, 2018 and will be enforced by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.