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Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Partner Presents “Legal Considerations for Adapting Employment and Remote Work Policies”
Katherine Hesse, a partner with Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP presented for the New England Employee Benefits Council’s webcast titled “New Ways to Work Solutions: Insights & Innovative Tools to Help You Develop Timely Workplace Policies”...
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Partner Awarded Favorable Decision in Arbitrability
Attorney Michael Maccaro, a Partner at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP, represented the City of Methuen on an arbitrability issue, and was awarded a favorable decision on June 23, 2021. The issue, brought forth by the opposing party, pertained to...
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Attorneys Present on Fundamental Examination and Review of Education Law
The Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) presented a School Law: MCLE BasicsPlus! Seminar titled “Fundamental Examination and Review of Education Law”. Mary Ellen Sowyrda, a Partner, and Felicia Vasudevan, both from MHTL, were speakers at the...
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Presents “American Rescue Plan Act: COBRA Premium Assistance Provisions”
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP hosted a live webcast last month that focused solely on the American Rescue Plan Act and COBRA. The firm decided to present on this specific topic after receiving a high volume of questions about COBRA during their...
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Partners Present with the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network
Katherine Hesse, Kier Wachterhauser and Nan ONeill, three partners at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP, presented “COVID Now & Later: Navigating the COVID-Related Issues Today and Preparing for the Changed Workplace Tomorrow”, in collaboration...
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Advisory Board Member Named to Regional List of 50 Most Influential People of Color in Higher Education
Get Konnected! announced their inaugural list of Most Influential People of Color in Higher Education earlier this month; among the seven honorees from UMass Boston was Dr. Charles Desmond, a member of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP’s advisory...
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane Loses Accomplished Special Education Lawyer
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP is deeply saddened to announce that Doris R. M. Ehrens, a long-time attorney with the firm, passed away on May 23, 2021. Doris was an outstanding lawyer and litigator, and her accomplishments for our clients in the...
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Partner Presents Legislative Update
On May 5, 2021 Katherine Hesse, a partner at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP, was among the presenters for Segal Marco Advisors’ two-day virtual client conference. Ms. Hesse, who presented in the afternoon of the second day, presented a...
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Presents Their Annual Labor & Employment Law Update Virtually
The Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP 2021 Annual Labor & Employment Law Update, presented in collaboration with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce, was held as a webinar on May 6, 2021. As the pandemic continues to restrict social gatherings,...
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP Partner Presents for an IFEBP Live Event
On April 29, 2021, the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans hosted a live event titled “American Rescue Plan Act: COBRA Premium Assistance Provisions”. Katherine Hesse, a partner at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP, and longtime...
United States Supreme Court Rejects Parent's Appeal to Video Tape Special Education Team Meetings
On June 10, 2024, the United States Supreme Court (USSC) denied Scott Pitta’s petition for writ of certiorari. This means that the lower First Circuit ruling, denying parents any claim of entitlement to video tape team meetings, or to treat team meetings as a “public forum”, stands as the law governing this area. Attorney Peter Mello of Murphy Hesse Toomey & Lehane successfully defended the Bridgewater/Raynham School District throughout the litigation in the federal courts.
United States Supreme Court Rejects Parent's Appeal to Video Tape Special Education Team Meetings
On June 10, 2024, the United States Supreme Court (USSC) denied Scott Pitta’s petition for writ of certiorari. This means that the lower First Circuit ruling, denying parents any claim of entitlement to video tape team meetings, or to treat team meetings as a “public forum”, stands as the law governing this area. Attorney Peter Mello of Murphy Hesse Toomey & Lehane successfully defended the Bridgewater/Raynham School District throughout the litigation in the federal courts.
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