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Earlier this week, the SJC affirmed the broad protections granted to public employees under the state's whistleblower law. Attorney Noah Gillen discusses the decision on our blog:
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SJC Confirms Broad Reach of Whistleblower Protections
Earlier this week, the Supreme Judicial Court issued a decision on the rights of public employee whistleblowers. The decision clarified what activity is protected under the Massachusetts ...
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January 29, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Earlier this week, the SJC affirmed the broad protections granted to public employees under the state's whistleblower law. Attorney Noah Gillen discusses the decision on our blog:
www.bostonlawyerblog.com/sjc-confirms...
www.bostonlawyerblog.com/sjc-confirms...
NEW LAWSUIT: Yesterday, along with the National Lawyers Guild, we sued UMass Amherst for free speech and due process violations arising out of a peaceful protest last fall. Read about the suit here: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/recent_news/...
January 28, 2026 at 2:32 PM
NEW LAWSUIT: Yesterday, along with the National Lawyers Guild, we sued UMass Amherst for free speech and due process violations arising out of a peaceful protest last fall. Read about the suit here: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/recent_news/...
A number of prominent universities have made deals with the Trump administration to prevent the withholding of federal funds. Attorney Jacob Bezner discusses what those deals mean for students on our blog: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/leading-univ...
Leading Universities ink deals with the Trump Administration
Leading Universities ink deals with the Trump Administration Since taking office, the Trump administration has overhauled enforcement of federal anti-discrimination laws on college campuses, ...
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January 26, 2026 at 9:48 PM
A number of prominent universities have made deals with the Trump administration to prevent the withholding of federal funds. Attorney Jacob Bezner discusses what those deals mean for students on our blog: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/leading-univ...
@naomishatz.bsky.social spoke to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly about a federal decision requiring Lexington Public Schools to provide parents detailed notice and the ability to opt their children out of curricula that conflicts with their religious beliefs: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/in_the_press...
January 22, 2026 at 4:48 PM
@naomishatz.bsky.social spoke to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly about a federal decision requiring Lexington Public Schools to provide parents detailed notice and the ability to opt their children out of curricula that conflicts with their religious beliefs: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/in_the_press...
Attorney Emma Quinn-Judge won an appeal of criminal convictions at the SJC today. The SJC agreed with our argument that a criminal indictment may never be substantively amended. Read more here: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/recent_news/...
January 12, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Attorney Emma Quinn-Judge won an appeal of criminal convictions at the SJC today. The SJC agreed with our argument that a criminal indictment may never be substantively amended. Read more here: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/recent_news/...
How to approach concurrent Title IX and criminal proceedings: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/title-ix-cri...
Title IX, Criminal Law and Civil Remedies: How to Approach Concurrent Proceedings
We have repeatedly discussed on this blog how schools handle sexual misconduct allegations through internal grievance procedures. However, students involved in these processes must remember that ...
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December 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
How to approach concurrent Title IX and criminal proceedings: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/title-ix-cri...
With great sadness we announce the passing of our founder, Norman Zalkind: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/recent_news/...
December 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
With great sadness we announce the passing of our founder, Norman Zalkind: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/recent_news/...
We just filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Judicial Court explaining why the state law prohibiting sexual harassment must allow students to sue their harassers in addition to their schools. Read more here: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/recent_news/...
Zalkind Law Files Amicus Brief on Scope of Sexual Harassment Law
Zalkind Law has filed an amicus ("friend of the court") brief with the Supreme Judicial Court on behalf of Jane Doe Inc., the Victim Rights Law Center, the Women's Bar Association of ...
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December 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
We just filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Judicial Court explaining why the state law prohibiting sexual harassment must allow students to sue their harassers in addition to their schools. Read more here: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/recent_news/...
The Massachusetts pay transparency law is now in effect. Attorney Jackson Estrin discusses what the law does on our blog: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/massachusett...
Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law Goes Into Effect
Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law Goes Into Effect In recent years, in an attempt to address concerns related to pay disparities across race, gender and other group classifications, several ...
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December 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The Massachusetts pay transparency law is now in effect. Attorney Jackson Estrin discusses what the law does on our blog: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/massachusett...
Zalkind Law's David Russcol spoke to @concordbridgema.bsky.social about the intersection of free speech and harassment prevention orders. Read more here: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/in_the_press...
David Russcol speaks to The Concord Bridge about harassment and free speech
Attorney David Russcol spoke to The Concord Bridge about the prosecution of a local resident for violating a harassment prevention order protecting school superintendent Laurie Hunter. Hunter ...
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December 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Zalkind Law's David Russcol spoke to @concordbridgema.bsky.social about the intersection of free speech and harassment prevention orders. Read more here: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/in_the_press...
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for our colleagues, partners, and community.
We remain committed to our shared work toward a more just, inclusive, and democratic future—and we’re thankful to be doing that work alongside you.
Wishing you a peaceful holiday from the Zalkind Law legal team.
We remain committed to our shared work toward a more just, inclusive, and democratic future—and we’re thankful to be doing that work alongside you.
Wishing you a peaceful holiday from the Zalkind Law legal team.
November 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for our colleagues, partners, and community.
We remain committed to our shared work toward a more just, inclusive, and democratic future—and we’re thankful to be doing that work alongside you.
Wishing you a peaceful holiday from the Zalkind Law legal team.
We remain committed to our shared work toward a more just, inclusive, and democratic future—and we’re thankful to be doing that work alongside you.
Wishing you a peaceful holiday from the Zalkind Law legal team.
What is administrative leave, and what should you do if you are put on it? We break it down on our blog: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/what-to-do-i...
What to do if you’re placed on administrative leave
Being placed on administrative leave can feel like limbo – you still have your job, but you’ve been told to stay away from your workplace, and perhaps your colleagues, often for an unknown amount ...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
What is administrative leave, and what should you do if you are put on it? We break it down on our blog: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/what-to-do-i...
Zalkind Law won an $8.6 million judgment against a real estate developer who failed to repay money owed to our clients. He now has to sell his properties until the judgment is satisfied. @bostonglobe.com has the story of Andrew Collins and the investors trying to collect from him. shorturl.at/pFMFT
A sprawling Southie real estate project, a state senator’s brother, and $143 million in lawsuits - The Boston Globe
Investors suing Andrew Collins are alleging a series of unmet promises and unpaid debt related to a promise to revitalize an industrial stretch along Dorchester Avenue.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Zalkind Law won an $8.6 million judgment against a real estate developer who failed to repay money owed to our clients. He now has to sell his properties until the judgment is satisfied. @bostonglobe.com has the story of Andrew Collins and the investors trying to collect from him. shorturl.at/pFMFT
Congratulations to Rachel Stroup, who was named one of the Top Women of the Law tonight by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly!
November 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Congratulations to Rachel Stroup, who was named one of the Top Women of the Law tonight by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly!
⚖️ We just filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court in support of transgender athletes challenging state laws restricting who can play on girls' sports teams. Read more about our brief here: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/recent_news/...
November 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
⚖️ We just filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court in support of transgender athletes challenging state laws restricting who can play on girls' sports teams. Read more about our brief here: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/recent_news/...
Zalkind Law's student rights attorney @naomishatz.bsky.social discusses the First Circuit's recent campus free speech case with Mass Lawyers Weekly ⬇️
As someone who represents students in both free speech and harassment/discrimination cases, I care about universities protecting both sets of rights. I spoke at length with Mass Lawyers Weekly about the First Circuit's recent decision in StandWithUs v. MIT: masslawyersweekly.com/2025/11/11/m...
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Zalkind Law's student rights attorney @naomishatz.bsky.social discusses the First Circuit's recent campus free speech case with Mass Lawyers Weekly ⬇️
On our blog Attorney Tess Halpern discusses the SJC's decision limiting the scope of the Wage Act in Nunez v. Syncsort: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/title-the-sj...
The SJC limited the scope of the Wage Act. What does that mean for employees?
The late 1800s and early 1900s constitute a historical period known as the Second Industrial Revolution. While this time period is marked by significant advancements in technology, such as the ...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
On our blog Attorney Tess Halpern discusses the SJC's decision limiting the scope of the Wage Act in Nunez v. Syncsort: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/title-the-sj...
A new federal law criminalizes online sharing of revenge porn. Attorney Niamh Gibbons discusses the law on our blog: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/new-federal-...
New Federal Law Criminalizes Online Sharing of “Revenge Porn” and Requires Websites to Remove Images on Request
As we have previously written, most states have passed legislation in recent years to criminalize the distribution of non-consensually distributed intimate images, often known as “revenge porn.” ...
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October 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A new federal law criminalizes online sharing of revenge porn. Attorney Niamh Gibbons discusses the law on our blog: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/new-federal-...
Massachusetts is considering a law to address book banning in public schools. Attorney Jacob Bezner discusses the strength of the law on our blog: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/massachusett...
Massachusetts state legislature considers enhanced protections for librarians and safeguards against book bans
As book bans continue to cause controversy nationwide, Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill that would prohibit ideologically driven book bans and protect public school employees from ...
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October 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Massachusetts is considering a law to address book banning in public schools. Attorney Jacob Bezner discusses the strength of the law on our blog: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/massachusett...
In Shah v. The System, Super Lawyers profiles our own Monica Shah. She shares how her career has been driven by challenging powerful institutions in Massachusetts that claim to support equality and diversity. Read more about Monica here: www.superlawyers.com/articles/mas...
October 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
In Shah v. The System, Super Lawyers profiles our own Monica Shah. She shares how her career has been driven by challenging powerful institutions in Massachusetts that claim to support equality and diversity. Read more about Monica here: www.superlawyers.com/articles/mas...
The Supreme Judicial Court just held that murder charges cannot be based on the accidental killing of a bystander in the course of legitimate acts of self-defense. Attorney Noah Gillen discusses the case on our blog: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/supreme-judi...
Supreme Judicial Court holds murder charges cannot be based on accidental killing of bystander in course of legitimate acts of self-defense
Massachusetts courts have recognized self-defense as a defense to homicide as far back as the trial following the Boston Massacre in 1770, where John Adams successfully defended all but one of a ...
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October 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The Supreme Judicial Court just held that murder charges cannot be based on the accidental killing of a bystander in the course of legitimate acts of self-defense. Attorney Noah Gillen discusses the case on our blog: www.bostonlawyerblog.com/supreme-judi...