When parents separate or divorce, shared parenting arrangements can be challenging to navigate even under the best of circumstances. But when conflict between parents is frequent and intense, co-parenting can become overwhelming and emotionally draining. We help clients throughout Massachusetts understand their rights and options when facing high-conflict co-parenting challenges. By learning how to set…
When it comes to business contracts in Massachusetts, restrictive covenants are often a key consideration. These legal provisions can protect a company’s interests by limiting certain activities of employees, contractors, and business partners after their relationship with the company ends. However, while restrictive covenants can help prevent competitors from gaining access to proprietary information, they…
Why Estate Planning Matters for Singles For individuals without close family or heirs, estate planning is more than just dividing assets—it is about crafting a plan that aligns with personal goals and long-term intentions. Without a valid will or trust in place, Massachusetts intestacy laws dictate how assets are distributed, often to distant relatives the…
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…
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 are ways…
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…
