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MAY 18, 2009
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
In its May 18, 2009 issue, David Yas, the publisher of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, took a lighter look at the coverage of the Swine flu virus, suggesting that Schwartz Hannum and other Boston law firms are 'hogging all the attention.' We thought you might find Mr. Yas' take entertaining, but encourage you to consult your own medical and legal team.
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JANUARY 1, 2009
New England In-House
William E. Hannum III authored an article for New England In-House, in their 'Special Feature' section, entitled 'Memo to employers: Employee Free Choice Act is on the horizon.' Will explains that the Employee Free Choice Act ('EFCA'), which President Obama promised to sign, if enacted, would make it dramatically easier for labor unions to organize employees and thus employers should act now.
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DECEMBER 1, 2008
Lawyers USA
William E. Hannum was quoted in an article entitled “New family leave rules draw mixed reaction,” as saying 'Employers wanted a way to control intermittent level [leave] so that they are less at the mercy of whatever [the employee's] circumstances are.' Will also commented that many employers had hoped that the rules would require employees to take leave in longer increments but predicted that employers will be 'thrilled' that the new rule clarifies that employees can settle/release FMLA claims without court or DOL approval.
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NOVEMBER 17, 2008
Lawyers USA
William E. Hannum recently contributed to an article in Lawyers USA entitled 'Top 10 tips for more effective hiring'. The hiring process is never easy, but these tips can help minimize the risks of liability.
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NOVEMBER 10, 2008
Sara Schwartz and Will Hannum Are "Massachusetts Super Lawyers" For the Fifth Year In a Row
We are pleased to announce that Sara Schwartz and Will Hannum have been selected as Massachusetts Super Lawyers in the area of Labor and Employment Law, for the fifth year in a row. These listings are published in the November, 2008 issue of Boston Magazine and in Massachusetts Super Lawyers. Only five percent of Massachusetts lawyers were named Super Lawyers. Each year, Massachusetts Super Lawyers are selected following a 'Blue Ribbon Panel' review of the results of ballots sent to 37,000 lawyers throughout Massachusetts by Law & Politics.

NOVEMBER 9, 2008
Shannon Lynch is a "Massachusetts Rising Star" For The Second Year In a Row
For the second year in a row, we are pleased to announce that Shannon Lynch has been selected as a Massachusetts Rising Star in the area of Labor and Employment Law. This recognition was published in the 2008 issue of Massachusetts Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition. Only two and one-half percent of Massachusetts lawyers were named Rising Stars.

Congratulations, Shannon, and to the entire team at Schwartz Hannum PC.

FEBRUARY 25, 2008
Lawyers USA
William E. Hannum was recently quoted in an article entitled “Supreme Court takes on employment” in the February 25, 2008 edition of LawyersUSA. Despite maintaining a select docket, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari on a surprisingly large number of employment-related cases this term. Will comments that because Congress hasn’t addressed a number of controversial issues, this has created a “pent-up demand. Judges at the trial and appellate level are dealing with issues that are now working their way up to the Supreme Court.”
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NOVEMBER 10, 2007
Boston Magazine and Massachusetts Super Lawyers
Sara Schwartz and Will Hannum have been selected as Massachusetts Super Lawyers in the area of Labor and Employment Law, for the fourth year in a row. These listings are published in the November, 2007 issue of Boston Magazine and in New England Super Lawyers. Only five percent of Massachusetts lawyers were named Super Lawyers.

Each year Massachusetts Super Lawyers are selected following a “Blue Ribbon Panel” review of the results of ballots sent to 37,000 lawyers throughout Massachusetts by Law & Politics.

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