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        Category: HR Best Practices
        by Hannah B. Owings Saturley on December 23, 2025

        “On the twelfth day of HR’s favorite season, my lawyers said to me… twelve drummers drumming (and a reminder that workplace playlists aren’t...

        by Hannah B. Owings Saturley on December 22, 2025

        “On the eleventh day of HR’s favorite season, my lawyers said to me… eleven pipers piping (and eleven questions about marijuana at...

        by Hannah B. Owings Saturley on December 19, 2025

        “On the tenth day of HR’s favorite season, my lawyers said to me… ten lords a-leaping (and a plan to maintain a safe workplace).” While...

        by Hannah B. Owings Saturley on December 18, 2025

        “On the ninth day of HR’s favorite season, my lawyers said to me… nine ladies dancing—and a guide to hosting a compliant holiday...

        by Hannah B. Owings Saturley on December 16, 2025

        “On the eighth day of HR’s favorite season, my lawyers said to me… eight maids a-milking (and eight essential rules for supporting nursing...

        by Hannah B. Owings Saturley on December 15, 2025

        "On the seventh day of HR’s favorite season, my lawyers said to me… seven swans a-swimming (in germs)—and a tidal wave of sick-leave rules to...

        by Hannah B. Owings Saturley on December 11, 2025

        "On the sixth day of HR’s favorite season, my lawyers said to me… six geese a-laying (and a flock of pregnancy-related protections to...

        by Hannah B. Owings Saturley on December 9, 2025

        "On the fifth day of HR’s favorite season, my lawyers said to me… five golden rings (but first, let’s talk compliance)." Bonuses,...

        by Hannah B. Owings Saturley on December 8, 2025

        "On the fourth day of HR’s favorite season, my lawyers said to me… four calling birds (and a guide to employee communications)." The rise of...

        by Hannah B. Owings Saturley on December 4, 2025

        "On the third day of HR’s favorite season, my lawyers said to me… three missed deadlines (and one looming penalty)." As the year winds down,...

        by Hannah B. Owings Saturley on December 2, 2025

        "On the second day of HR’s favorite season, my lawyers said to me… two workplace romances (and policies to manage them)." Those turtle doves...

        by Hannah B. Owings Saturley on December 1, 2025

        "On the first day of HR’s favorite season, my lawyers said to me … one handbook in need of updating." As the year draws to a close, now is the...

        by Elizabeth T. Johnston on June 5, 2025

        Last year, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a decision in Baker v. CVS Health Corporation with an important reminder...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on April 27, 2024

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Vicky Oliver. This episode discusses why women have left the...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on March 30, 2024

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Linda Riddell. This episode discuses in-work poverty, its...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on March 16, 2024

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Dr. Anna Marie Frank. This episode discusses how COVID has...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on March 2, 2024

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Colette Phillips. This episode discusses how without an...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on February 3, 2024

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Carla Fowler, MD PhD. This episode discusses the top five...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on January 20, 2024

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Senior Government Relations Specialist Peter Gore. This episode...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on January 6, 2024

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to James Cluskey. This episode discusses how embracing pressure...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on December 9, 2023

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Lori Wallace. This episode discusses how many common interview...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on October 28, 2023

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Robert Brooks and Elizabeth Johnston. This episode discusses...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on October 14, 2023

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Jeremy Vesta. This episode addresses the hidden costs of...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on September 30, 2023

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Fernanda Anzek. This episode discusses the effect “Quiet...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on August 19, 2023

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Heather Hansen. This episode discusses how accent bias effects...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on June 24, 2023

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Elizabeth Johnston. This episode discusses pregnancy and the...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on May 27, 2023

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to John Robertson. This episode discusses the skills, resources,...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on May 13, 2023

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Carol Bowser. This episode discusses ways in which companies...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on April 29, 2023

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Dr. Keri Ohlrich. This episode discusses the tools companies...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on April 1, 2023

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to psychologist Dr. Amy Wood. This episode discusses ways that...

        Firm Highlights

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        What is a Bonus for Purposes of ERISA?

        An ongoing dispute about a Department of Labor advisory opinion published last September raises a basic but unanswered question under the ERISA: What...
        Media Mentions

        Verrill Recognized by WMTW for Partnership Supporting Hunger Relief in Maine

        Verrill was recently featured in coverage by WMTW News 8 for its role in a collaborative effort to combat food insecurity across southern...
        Press Releases

        33 Verrill Attorneys, Across Four Offices, Recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide

        BOSTON, Massachusetts, PORTLAND, Maine, WESTPORT, Connecticut, and WASHINGTON, D.C. – Verrill has been recognized as a Leading Firm in 14...
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        Will the Knicks Beat the Spurs? (Are Prediction Market Event Contracts Gambling?)

        For those of you who like to keep score, currently 18 states are engaged in litigation over prediction markets, such as Kalshi and Polymarket,...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        DOJ Announces Faster Review and Enhanced Enforcement for Benefits-Fraud FCA Matters

        On May 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division issued a new memorandum, “Accelerating Review and Enhancing Enforcement in...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        DOJ Announces Minnesota Health Care Fraud Takedown; Signals Intensified Medicaid Enforcement Nationwide

        On May 21, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a first-of-its kind Minnesota Health Care Fraud Takedown charging 15 defendants, including...
        Media Mentions

        Lauren Galvin Quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on Arbitration and Anti-SLAPP Protections

        Verrill Partner Lauren Galvin was recently featured in a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article highlighting a notable Superior Court decision...
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        Section 530A Accounts: What Employers Should Consider Before Offering Contributions to “Trump” Accounts

        Section 530A accounts, commonly referred to as Trump accounts, have attracted attention since the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in...
        Blog

        Navigating PBM Reform: Regulatory Changes, Market Shifts, and Practical Guidance for ERISA Fiduciaries

        Pharmacy Benefit Manager (“PBM”) arrangements have long relied on rebates with limited transparency into true drug costs. Recent regulatory and...
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        DOL’s Proposed Regulation on Selecting Alternative Investments: Broad Implications for 401(k) and 403(b) Plan Fiduciaries

        On March 30, 2026, the Department of Labor issued a proposed regulation purporting to implement an executive order to expand access to “alternative...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Welcomes Private Clients & Fiduciary Services Attorney Gracie Castle

        BOSTON, Massachusetts – Verrill is pleased to welcome Gracie Castle to the firm’s Private Clients & Fiduciary Services Group as an Associate,...
        Published Works

        Francesco De Vito Authors Article in the Journal of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys

        Verrill Partner Frank De Vito authored an article featured in the Spring 2026 issue of The Abstract, the journal of the American College of Mortgage...