The MBBP M&A team has extensive experience guiding clients through the complexities of M&A transactions in diverse markets. Over the last decade, we have represented hundreds of publicly-traded and privately-held companies in transactions, both buyers and sellers, valued from several million dollars up to hundreds of millions of dollars. For a sampling of our 2016 …
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New Federal Law Protects Trade Secrets But Also Requires Changes to Employee and Contractor Agreements
By: Sandra E. Kahn It is expected that President Obama will soon sign into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA), which creates a new federal civil cause of action for trade secret theft. While claims for trade secret theft may still be brought under the various state laws which protect intellectual property, …
Recent Amendment to Delaware General Corporation Law
By Joe Marrow As expected, on June 24, 2015, Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed into law legislation amending the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) that will (1) prohibit “fee shifting” provisions in corporate “charter documents” (certificate of incorporation and by-laws) and (2) permit the use of forum selection clauses in charter documents. The amendments become effective …
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MBBP’s Joe Martinez to Discuss Fundamentals of Raising Start-Up Capital Through the Internet – Upcoming MCLE Program
MBBP Corporate Attorney Joseph R. Martinez will be among the faculty presenting at MCLE New England‘s upcoming program “Fundamentals of Raising Start-Up Capital Through the Internet” on Thursday, June 18th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. In this new program, leading practitioners in the field will analyze the legal and business points of internet-based fundraising in a small, highly-focused, …
MBBP Clients Among BBJ’s Honorees – “Best Places to Work of 2015”
On Thursday, April 30th, the Boston Business Journal announced the 80 honorees for its annual Best Places to Work of 2015 program. This year's employers were divided among five different categories based on company size, and were selected based on survey responses provided by employees. The BBJ will recognize this year's honorees on June 18th at the Citi Performing …
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Employment Law Update: Proposed Sick Leave Regulations
As we previously advised clients, on November 4 Massachusetts voters approved a ballot measure entitling employees to earned sick leave, which goes into effect on July 1, 2015. The Massachusetts Attorney General recently issued proposed regulations on the application and enforcement of the new law. To learn more about the MA Sick Leave Law or the proposed regulations, please …
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MBBP to Sponsor Upcoming TiE Startup Con
MBBP is proud to sponsor TiE Startup Con, taking place at the Cambridge Marriott on Friday, May 1st. The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) is a non-profit, global community supporting entrepreneurs all over the world by offering education, mentorship, networking, and funding opportunities. TiE's upcoming conference seeks to help early-stage entrepreneurs along their journey to launch and build their own …
Team Wine or Team Tequila? Upcoming TUGG 9th Annual Tech Charity Wine and Tequila Party
On Thursday, April 16th, MBBP will be sponsoring the TUGG 9th Annual Wine and Tequila Party. Join 1,500+ of Boston tech's entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and philanthropists as we raise $400K+ to support six local nonprofits, while enjoying top-shelf wine and tequila. The non profits at this year's party will consist of three returning favorites from the TUGG portfolio, and three new and promising ones. Meet and mingle …
MBBP Clients Named 2015 MITX Awards Finalists
On Wednesday, April 8th, the Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange announced the finalists for the 2015 MITX Awards. The MITX Awards is the largest and most prestigious annual awards competition in the country for digital marketing and technology innovation, bringing together 1,200 of the best and brightest minds in the digital media, marketing and technology industry. …
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MBBP Attorney to Present Upcoming myLawCLE Program
On Monday, April 13th, MBBP Attorney Mark Tarallo will be presenting myLawCLE's "Basic LLCs 101". The goal of the program is to provide course participants with a basic understanding of limited liability companies. The course will discuss a wide range of information regarding limited liabilities companies, including: What is an LLC? Comparison of LLCs with other entities-Liability, …
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