For many professionals in Massachusetts, particularly in technology, finance, and biotech, compensation often extends well beyond salary and annual bonuses. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and stock options frequently make up a substantial share of overall earnings. Dividing these assets in a divorce can be significantly more complicated than splitting a bank account. To make informed…
Key Points Land use limitations can be a significant obstacle for property owners, developers, and investors seeking to maximize the potential of their land. Zoning restrictions, conservation laws, and historical preservation regulations can all impose constraints that limit how land can be used, developed, or modified. However, these limitations aren’t always set in stone, there…
Seder & Chandler, LLP is proud to announce that Attorneys Demitrios M. Moschos and Ryan P. Avery have been selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as part of its inaugural “Legal Luminaries” program. The event celebrates legal professionals who have shaped the community and advanced the practice of law across Central Massachusetts. Honorees will be recognized…
Seder & Chandler LLP announces that a number of the firm’s practices received top rankings in the Worcester metropolitan market in the Best Lawyers® 2026 edition of “Best Law Firms.” Firms included in the “Best Law Firms” rankings are recognized for professional excellence and have impressive ratings from clients and peers. The practice areas recognized…
The Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act (Chapter 141 of the Acts of 2024) officially takes effect tomorrow, October 29, 2025. Signed into law by Governor Maura Healey, this Act introduces new requirements for employers to disclose salary ranges and file equal employment opportunity (EEO) reports, marking a significant step toward promoting pay equity across the Commonwealth….
When disputes between business partners, individuals, and other parties cannot be resolved, they often end in litigation. Filing a lawsuit opens the door to seeking judicial relief and potentially encouraging settlement negotiations. It also requires extensive understanding of not only the relevant laws and regulations but the various court rules that guide the litigation. On…
Seder & Chandler, LLP is proud to announce that seven of its attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers in the 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. These distinctions are reserved for attorneys who have achieved a high degree of professional excellence, peer recognition, and success in their respective practice areas. The Super…
Seder & Chandler, LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Spotlight Guide for its excellence in Corporate/Commercial and Trusts & Estates law. The Chambers Spotlight Guide is a specialized edition of the internationally respected Chambers USA rankings. Unlike the traditional guide, which focuses on large national…
Seder & Chandler, LLP is pleased to announce that Attorney Andrew C. Bartholomew has been named to the 40 Under Forty Class of 2025 by the Worcester Business Journal. This annual recognition honors emerging leaders across Central Massachusetts for their professional excellence and community impact. At just 36, Andrew has already built a reputation in…
Seder & Chandler Attorney Ryan P. Avery, a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment and Litigation Practice Groups, was recently quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in coverage of a significant Chapter 93A decision involving the alleged “poaching” of a medical device company’s sales force. In the case, a federal judge doubled a $15 million…
