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Worcester

Worcester

The Guaranty Building
370 Main Street, 12th Floor
Worcester, MA 01608

P: 508.459.8000
F: 508.459.8300

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Framingham

Framingham

The Meadows
161 Worcester Road, Suite 501
Framingham, MA 01701

P: 508.532.3500
F: 508.532.3100

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Boston

Boston

12 Post Office Square, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02109

P: 617.336.2284
F: 617.336.4484

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Providence

Providence

1 Richmond Square, Suite 303N
Providence, RI 02906

P: 401.331.0808
F: 401.223.5115

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Cape Cod

Cape Cod

1597 Falmouth Road
Centerville, MA 02632

P: 508.815.2500
F: 508.459.8300

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Hudson

Hudson

69 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749

P: 978.568.0111
F: 508.532.3124

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New Bedford

New Bedford

651 Orchard Street, Suite 107
New Bedford, MA 02744

P: 508.992.8677
F: 508.992.8678

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Medfield

Medfield

Olde Medfield Square
266 Main Street, Bldg. 2, Suite 15A
Medfield, MA 02052

P: 508.459.8000
F: 508.459.8300

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February 2021

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Estate Planning Webinar

Please join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti for an informative webinar. In the comfort of your own home or office, you will learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly. Details for the next upcoming date.

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Planning a Life: Transition Considerations for Your Child's Future

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March 2021

March 4, 2021
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News

Immigration Alert UPDATE: Final Rule on "Strengthening the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification"

January 21, 2021 - The Biden-Harris Administration has provided some immediate relief for users of employment-based immigration programs. Yesterday, incoming White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain issued a memorandum that directs the following:

Immigration Alert: Final Rule on "Strengthening the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification"

January 20, 2021 - Final Rule on "Strengthening the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification" An advance copy has been made available of the final rule entitled "Strengthening the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program," which narrowly amends U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations to clarify how the agency will determine whether there is an employer-employee relationship between an H-1B petitioner and beneficiary, for the purposes of qualifying as a "United States employer."

Immigration Alert: New Prevailing Wage Rule

January 14, 2021 - Executive Summary: New Department of Labor regulations have been introduced which will cause significant increases in required Prevailing Wage Levels in the H-1B, E-3, H-1B1 and PERM categories. The new Wage Levels may become mandatory as early as March, although future litigation is likely to delay this.

Fletcher Tilton Presented with a Certificate of Outstanding Support

January 12, 2021, Fletcher Tilton was presented with a certificate for outstanding support of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program.

Immigration Alert: H-1B Cap Lottery will be Weighted by Offered Wage

January 7, 2021 - U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has just released an advance copy of a new H-1B regulation, which will be officially published tomorrow. In short, the new rule will give priority to new H-1B filings on behalf of foreign national candidates whose offered salary falls within the highest Prevailing Wage level for their occupation, and geographic area of employment.

Immigration Alert: Visa Bans Extended to March 31, 2021

January 5, 2021 - As previously reported, on April 22, 2020, President Trump issued an Executive Order that limited certain Immigrant Visa admission to the United States...

Brian J. Buckley, Esq. 1957-2020

It is with great sorrow that we inform clients of the late Brian Buckley that he passed away Christmas morning after a long period of declining health.

Fletcher Tilton wins "Best Law Firm" designation in Best of Central MA Reader's Choice Contest

Fletcher Tilton wins "Best Law Firm" designation in Best of Central MA Reader's Choice Contest. 17,960 Telegram & Gazette/LocaliQ readers voted in the 2020 Best of Central MA Contest, casting a total of 324,000 votes.

Immigration Alert: DOL Announces Steps in Complying with Court Order for Prevailing Wages

December 4, 2020 - DOL Announces Steps in Complying with Court Order for Prevailing Wages. As reported earlier this week, a U.S. District Court Judge has set aside a new set of Department of Labor (DOL) regulations, which had already taken immediate effect on October 8, 2020.

Immigration Alert: New Wage Levels and H-1B Rules Halted

December 2, 2020 - New Wage Levels and H-1B Rules Halted. Yesterday, a U.S. District Court Judge set aside two new immigration rules, which had been previously announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Department of Labor (DOL). The court's action has halted further implementation of these rules, on an immediate basis.

Business Liability Insurance: Intro. to Causes of Action

Is your business properly protected by business liability insurance? Litigation Attorney Michael Brangwynne's article about protecting your business was published in the November 20, 2020 issue of New England Real Estate Journal.

Legacy Newsletter - Volume 20 Issue 3

Read the latest from Fletcher Tilton's Trust and Estate Department. Legacy - Volume 20, Issue 3.

Fletcher Tilton SuperLawyers® 2020

We are pleased to announce the 2020 SuperLawyers® selections have been published and include five of our attorneys.

Immigration Alert: November Visa Bulletin, and Proposed Changes to the H-1B 'Cap' Process

October 30, 2020 - As reported last month, the U.S. Department of State announced significant filing date advancements in its monthly Visa Bulletin for October.

Inside the Law - Fall 2020

See what's new inside the law. Read our latest edition, Fall 2020.

Immigration Alert: USCIS Increase in Premium Processing Fee Effective Today, October 19th

October 19, 2020 - U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will increase the required filing fee for expedited ‘Premium Processing' service beginning today, October 19, 2020.

WBJ's Webcast: The Future of Commercial Real Estate

FT Shareholder attorney Mark L. Donahue participated in the Worcester Business Journal's October 2, 2020 Webcast regarding the future of Commercial Real Estate.

Worcester Business Journal Webcast Series - Commercial Real Estate

Attorney Mark Donahue will be a panelist in Worcester Business Journal's Oct 2 Webcast on Commercial Real Estate

FT Attorney Alex Rodolakis elected Corporator at Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Annual Meeting

Earlier this week Fletcher Tilton's Commercial and Corporate attorney Alex Rodolakis was honored by election to a ten-year term as Corporator for The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod.

Under what circumstances can a civil lawsuit be filed?

Litigation Attorney Michael Brangwynne's article on Civil Lawsuits was published in the September 18, 2020 issue of New England Real Estate Journal.

Legacy Newsletter - Volume 20 Issue 2

Read the latest Legacy newsletter from Fletcher Tilton's Trust & Estate department.

Dealing With IRS Penalties

Read Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney Michael P. Duffy's article "Dealing with IRS Penalties" in the August 21, 2020 issue of New England Real Estate Journal.

Immigration Alert: New H-1B Cap Selections

August 14, 2021 - Read the latest Immigration Alert from Fletcher Tilton's Immigration Practice Group. "New H-1B Cap Selections."

Attorney Michael Duffy's Article featured in New England Real Estate Journal

Tax attorney Michael Duffy's article "Catching Up On Your Taxes" featured in New England Real Estate Journal, July 2020.

Red Hot Play on a Blistering Day

FT Litigation attorney Adam Ponte poses with Matthew Owens of the Massachusetts State Police and Jessica McGarry of Country Bank on July 27 at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton, MA.

FT Foursome Sweats the Details on the Course

FT Litigation attorney Adam Ponte poses with FT Transactional Group attorney Amanda Risch and Jessica McGarry of Country Bank on July 27 at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton, MA.

Fletcher Tilton Voted Favorite for Special Needs Assistance

Fletcher Tilton voted the winner in the category of Special Needs Legal Assistance by the readers of Boston Parents Paper.

Attorney Joseph Bartulis Participates in "Back2Business" Panel

Re-opening your business: Chair of Fletcher Tilton's Labor & Employment group, Joe Bartulis, participates in WBJ panel "Back2Business."

Fred Misilo speaks about protecting the rights of persons with disabilities.

In his capacity as President of the Arc of the United States, Fred Misilo, Jr., speaks with Naveh Eldar from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee about the mission of The Arc.

Attorney Joseph Bartulis is Panelist in WBJ Webcast Series

Getting back to business is critical, but it's not going to be business as usual. Companies have a long list of requirements and safety precautions that they need to have in place before they can have employees or customers in the workplace.

FT Tax Attorney Michael Duffy talks to the Worcester Telegram about this unusual tax season.

Although the deadline to file state and federal taxes was extended by three months this year — from April 15 to July 15 — because of the COVID-19pandemic, local accountants said that clients still waited until the last minute.

Inside the Law - Summer 2020 Issue

See what's new inside the law. Read our Summer 2020 Issue.

Read Recent Article by Christopher Yates in the Latest New England Real Estate Journal

Attorney Christopher Yates writes about real estate appraisal standards being loosened by regulators during COVID period. His article appeared in New England Real Estate Journal on June 19, 2020.

Three Attorneys Featured in New England Real Estate Journal

Three Attorneys, Adam Ponte, Nelson Santos and Michael Brangwynne are featured in the "Ones to Watch" section of New England Real Estate Journal.

Legacy Newsletter - Volume 20 Issue 1

Read the inaugural issue of our Legacy newsletter

Attorney Fred Misilo featured in the Telegram

See what Director Fred Misilo has to say when asked about leadership -- As seen in the Sunday Telegram, Business Matters: Leaders Step Up Amid COVID-19 on May 10, 2020.

Inside the Law - Spring 2020

See what's new inside the law. Read our Spring 2020 issue.

Surviving Difficult Times: What Employers Need to Know Now - PART 3

Surviving Difficult Times: What Employers Need to Know Now - PART 3. Read the latest by Fletcher Tilton employment law attorney Joseph Bartulis.

Important Information for Recipients of SSI, SSDI and RSDI regarding Economic Impact Payments

Important Information for Recipients of SSI, SSDI and RSDI regarding Economic Impact Payments. Read the latest article by Attorney Meredith Greene.

PART 2 - The CARES Act: What Business Owners Need to Know

PART 2 - The CARES Act: What Business Owners Need to Know. Read part 2 from Fletcher Tilton Attorney Elena Despotopulos.

PART 2 - Surviving the CORONAVIRUS: An Employer's Guide

PART 2 - Surviving the CORONAVIRUS: An Employer's Guide to Addressing Some of the Most Pressing Employee Issues

Stimulus Bill - Tax Relief for Individuals and Businesses

Stimulus Bill - Tax Relief for Individuals and Businesses. Read tax attorney Michael P. Duffy's article on the new Stimulus Bill.

U.S. Immigration Updates Related to COVID-19

Read Immigration Attorney Brian Coughlin's article on U.S. Immigration Updates Related to COVID-19.

PART 1 - The CARES Act: What Business Owners Need to Know

PART 1 - The CARES Act: What Business Owners Need to Know. Read the latest article by Attorney Elena Despotopulos on surviving the CORONAVIRUS.

Open for Business in a Whole New Way

A quick update for our friends and clients as we adhere to Governor Baker's Stay-at-home advisory. Click here to read more.

PART 1 - Surviving the CORONAVIRUS: An Employer's Guide

Surviving the CORONAVIRUS: An Employer's Guide to Addressing Some of the Most Pressing Employee Issues - PART 1

Attorney Adam Ponte Speaks to BU School of Law

Litigation Attorney Adam C. Ponte spoke on February 6, 2020 at BU School of Law's "Bench Meets Bar" event for BU Law School students.

Attorney Michael Duffy Elected New Board Officer of Better Business Bureau

The Better Business Bureau of Central New England has elected Michael Duffy, Esq., Secretary for the 2019-2020 term.

Attorney Adam C. Ponte appointed by Governor Charlie Baker to Judicial Nominating Commission

On October 8, 2019 Governor Charlie Baker appointed FT Civil Litigation attorney Adam Ponte to the statewide Judicial Nominating Commission.

Attorney Mark Donahue helps Edgemere development in Shrewsbury move toward ground breaking.

Fletcher Tilton Attorney Mark Donahue helps Edgemere development in Shrewsbury move toward ground breaking.

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