Creditors’ rights in business bankruptcy are the legal entitlements of a lender to recover funds from a debtor who has filed for Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 relief. These rights are determined by the priority of the claim, the type of collateral held, and the specific bankruptcy chapter filed. While an automatic stay halts immediate…
Tracy A. Craig was quoted in WSJ Buy Side in an article focused on how to choose a life insurance beneficiary, and what to consider when naming an individual, a trust, an estate, or a charity. The piece highlights how beneficiary decisions can affect control, timing, and administration, especially when family circumstances or planning goals…
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…
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 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…
Seder & Chandler is pleased to announce that ten attorneys were recognized for legal excellence in the 2026 edition of the Best Lawyers in America®. The firm’s full roster of recognized Best Lawyers in America® includes: Additionally, three attorneys were recognized as “One’s to Watch”: Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication…
