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Barton Gilman Promotes Derek Gillis to Partner

January 29, 2024 by Melissa Maichle

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that Derek Gillis has been promoted to partner at Barton Gilman LLP. “Derek is an exceptional litigation attorney and has made valuable contributions to our firm and clients. We are delighted to announce his…

Barton Gilman Attorney Derek Gillis Files Amicus Brief for Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association, Quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Regarding Uber Technologies Case

January 8, 2024 by Melissa Maichle

Uber Technologies’ clickwrap agreement is before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) for the second time in less than three years. In a 2021 decision (Kauders v. Uber Technologies, Inc.), the Court found that the rideshare company needed to revise…

Barton Gilman Receives Top Rankings in Nine Practice Areas in 2024 “Best Law Firms” Publication

November 7, 2023 by Melissa Maichle

Barton Gilman LLP has been selected to the 2024 “Best Law Firms” ranking by U.S. News and World Report and received rankings in nine regional practice areas. This marks the tenth consecutive year the firm has been included in the…

Client Alert: NLRA Joint Employer Standard Broadened

November 2, 2023 by Matthew Plain and Tim Groves

On October 27, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board’s (“NLRB”) published a final rule broadening the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA” or “Act”) standard for when two entities that conduct business together will be considered “joint employers.” This new rule…

Will We See Increased Instances of Mortgage Fraud?

October 25, 2023 by Vincent J. Averaimo

There is not only one type of mortgage fraud. A borrower may claim at closing that his employment status has not changed even though he has either been terminated or is aware he will be terminated. In other instances of…

Eighteen Barton Gilman Attorneys Named to 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

October 10, 2023 by Melissa Maichle

Eighteen Barton Gilman attorneys have been named to the 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, a directory of leading attorneys who are evaluated on various measures of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process for Super Lawyers includes…

Steven Gerber Named to 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers List

September 29, 2023 by Melissa Maichle

Barton Gilman partner Steven Gerber has again been named to the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list for Employment & Labor. The Super Lawyers selection process combines independent research, peer nominations and evaluations, with no more than five percent…

15 Attorneys from Barton Gilman Recognized in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Four Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™

August 21, 2023 by Melissa Maichle

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that 15 lawyers in its U.S. offices have been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and four attorneys were recognized in the 4th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to…

Derek Gillis Appointed to Multiple Bar Association Leadership Positions

June 13, 2023 by Melissa Maichle

Derek Gillis, an appellate and complex litigation attorney at Barton Gilman, has been appointed to bar association leadership positions with the Rhode Island Bar Association and the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association. Derek will serve as Co-Chair of the Supreme Court…

Zachary Lyons and Barton Gilman’s New Immigration Practice Featured in Law360 Article

June 5, 2023 by Melissa Maichle

Zachary Lyons and Barton Gilman’s new immigration practice were featured in the Law360 Article “Barton Gilman Launches Nationwide Immigration Practice” on May 23. An immigration lawyer since graduating from Roger Williams University School of Law, Zach most recently worked at…

12 Barton Gilman Attorneys Named to 2023 Professional Excellence in the Law

June 5, 2023 by Melissa Maichle

Twelve Barton Gilman attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the Rhode Island Monthly 2023 Professional Excellence in the Law, a directory of leading Rhode Island attorneys who are evaluated on various measures of peer recognition and professional achievement. Those listed include: Stephen…

Barton Gilman Achieves Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus

June 1, 2023 by Melissa Maichle

Certification recognizes firm’s commitment to track, measure and achieve diversity in leadership Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that the firm’s ongoing commitment to creating a culture of equity and inclusion has earned it Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus status from…

Barton Gilman Launches Nationwide Immigration Practice with Addition of Zachary Lyons

May 22, 2023 by Melissa Maichle

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that Zachary K. Lyons has joined the firm as Of Counsel in the firm’s Providence office. Lyons will chair the firm’s new immigration practice, which will provide dependable, top-quality legal representation to immigrants and…

Two Barton Gilman Attorneys Named to 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List

May 19, 2023 by Melissa Maichle

Two Barton Gilman attorneys from the firm’s Philadelphia office have been named to the 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. The selection process combines independent research, peer nominations and evaluations, with no more than five percent of each state’s attorneys named…

Remote Public Meetings and Other COVID-19 Measures Extended in MA until March 31, 2025

April 10, 2023 by Matthew R. Plain and Timothy J. Groves

On Thursday, March 23, Governor Healey signed into law a provision that extends the ability of public bodies to continue meeting remotely until March 31, 2025. The law, Amendment H.3548, was previously set to expire on March 31 of this…

Requirements and Considerations for School Leaders During Ramadan

March 28, 2023 by Patricia A. Hennessy and Adam A. Attia

Ramadan began at sunset on March 22, 2023, and is expected to last through April 21, 2023. Many Muslim students and teachers attend or work in schools throughout Pennsylvania and will be observing religious fasting from dawn to sunset. With…

U.S. Supreme Court Finds School Districts Can Be Sued for Damages Even When IDEA Administrative Process Has Not Been Exhausted

March 27, 2023 by Christopher A. Barrett

Introduction On March 21, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued its written unanimous, 9-0 opinion, in the case of Perez vs. Sturgis Public Schools, et al. At issue in the case was whether students and parents were required to…

Grant Funding Available for Dual Credit Programs in Pennsylvania

February 22, 2023 by Patricia A. Hennessy and Adam Alaa Attia

The Shapiro Administration announced that it will be making $6.5 million of grants available to support dual credit programs in Pennsylvania. With the passage of Senate Bill 237, brick-and-mortar charter schools and cyber charter schools are now required to participate…

Barton Gilman Promotes Kristina Hultman to Partner

February 21, 2023 by Melissa Maichle

Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that Kristina Hultman has been promoted to partnership at Barton Gilman LLP. “Kristina is an exceptional litigation attorney, and we are delighted she has become a partner in the firm,” said Co-Managing Partner, Angela…

FHA Enhances COVID-19 Loss Mitigation Programs

February 17, 2023 by Vincent J. Averaimo

On January 30, 2023, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced that it would be “expanding and enhancing” its loss mitigation options that were developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. For our clients servicing FHA loans, the enhancement allows it to use…