New Episode of Transaction Talk | Employment Issues for Small Businesses

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Check out the latest episode of Transaction Talk featuring Todd Bennett, a litigation attorney at Bennett & Belfort, P.C., specializing in employment law matters for employers and employees. In this episode, Todd discusses the critical issues facing business owners as they navigate relationships between employers and employees. From differentiating between non-competes and solicitation agreements to…

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Department of Labor Issues Guidance in Connection with President Biden’s Artificial Intelligence Order

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Late last year, President Biden issued a sweeping Executive Order concerning Artificial Intelligence (“AI”). Last month, the U.S. Office of Management Budget released a Memorandum providing “requirements and guidance for AI governance, innovation, and risk management” in the federal public sector. (I previously wrote about the Executive Order and Memorandum). On April 29, 2024, the…

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Talking Politics in the Workplace: What Can an Employer Do?

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Hard to believe, but we are fast approaching the general election campaign and election in November 2024. Welcome to the silly season, folks! Our televisions, web browsers, and social media feeds are all about to be inundated with political advertisements. Since this topic will quickly take over our lives (whether we want it to or…

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Adam Gutbezahl to Speak at the MPI New England Chapter’s 2024 Educational Institute

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Adam Gutbezahl will be a featured speaker at the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) New England Chapter’s 2024 Educational Institute in Providence, RI. Adam’s session titled, “Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Friend or Foe?”, will take place on February 6 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. Adam represents individuals and businesses on complex commercial, employment, land use and…

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Adam Gutbezahl to Co-Present a Rhode Island SHRM Webinar on How AI Can Enhance Everyday Business Practices

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On January 18 at 12pm ET, Adam Gutbezahl will co-present a webinar for the Rhode Island SHRM Chapter with Julie Alig from JLA Analytics on how AI can enhance everyday business practices, focusing on user-friendly tools and strategies that require minimal technical know-how. The session will also explore the legal side of AI, and will…

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Adam Gutbezahl and Sarah Melia Present National Business Institute Program on ChatGPT & Generative AI in Estate Planning

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RIW attorneys Adam Gutbezahl and Sarah Melia recently co-presented a program on “ChatGPT & Generative AI in Estate Planning” for the National Business Institute. The program discussed how generative AI applies to estate planning, from AI assisted drafting and application to client communications. Sarah discussed how reliable (or unreliable) generative AI platforms like ChatGPT can…

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POSTED IN: Employment Law, Events, Trusts & Estates

Kimberly Alley Named a 2023 Top Construction Lawyer by Boston Magazine

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Shareholder Kimberly Alley was recently recognized by Boston Magazine as a 2023 top construction lawyer. Kim represents individuals and businesses in a broad range of construction disputes, employment law issues and general litigation matters. Kim has handled more than 150 trials before state and federal courts, including over 50 jury trials. She concentrates her practice…

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Adam Gutbezahl to Present National Business Institute Webinar on ChatGPT – Legal Issues All Employers Must Know

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On November 28 at 12pm ET, Adam Gutbezahl will present a National Business Institute webinar on “ChatGPT – Legal Issues All Employers Must Know.” In this program, Adam will explore what employers need to know about the rapidly evolving world of ChatGPT and other AI legal issues in the workplace. The program will cover: What…

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Adam Gutbezahl to Present a Webinar on Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace With the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce

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On October 4, Adam Gutbezahl will present a webinar in collaboration with the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce titled, “Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Friend or Foe?” The webinar will explore issues related to the current and future landscape of AI in the workplace, including a look at the challenges and obstacles related to AI implementation,…

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Adam Gutbezahl to Attend the Northeast HR Association’s 2023 Annual Conference

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Associate Adam Gutbezahl will be attending the Northeast HR Association’s 2023 Annual Conference (NEHRA) in Newport, Rhode Island from October 10 to 12. RIW is a proud member of NEHRA, which is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management with more than 2,600 active members in the New England area. Adam is a…

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