Samantha McDonald

04/09/2025

Sometimes an Offer to Purchase Is just an Offer to Purchase

The question of enforceability of an offer to purchase real estate was recently addressed by the Mas...

04/08/2025

Peter Cifichiello Discusses StartUp Week Worcester

This morning, Peter Cifichiello joined Hank Stolz on the "Talk of the Commonwealth" radio show on WC...

04/02/2025

Join our team! We’re hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant for our Family Law & Fiduciary Litigation practice area. Based in our Plymouth office, this full-time position is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a tight-knit, team-oriented environment where collaboration, reliability and willingness to help others are key values. Competitive salary and benefits. Learn more and apply today https://tinyurl.com/5x2t3cma

Bowditch & Dewey has an opening for a legal assistant in our Family Law & Fiduciary Litigation pract...

04/01/2025

Join Matthew Ray on May 8 as he moderates “Funding New Construction & Capital Improvement Projects" at Bisnow’s Boston Capital Markets Conference. Learn how developers are overcoming challenges in accessing debt and equity funding. Attendees will also hear about lenders prioritization of capital improvement projects with the slow down of new construction. Learn more and register today https://www.bowditch.com/2025/05/08/matthew-ray-to-moderate-funding-new-construction-capital-improvement-projects/

At “Funding New Construction & Capital Improvement Projects,” learn how developers are overcoming ch...

03/31/2025

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re proud to highlight the incredible achievements of the women who are shaping our firm and making history. Committed to the advancement and success of women throughout the firm, we are proud to be at the forefront of the advancement of women in law firms and to share the following accomplishments:

- More than 50% of our attorneys are women
- 40% of our equity partners are women
- 75% of our administrative leadership team are women

We honor the dedication, expertise and leadership of these remarkable women who inspire us every day. Here’s to breaking barriers, building legacies and empowering the next generation of leaders!

03/30/2025

This Women’s History Month, we’re excited to congratulate the Mass Brewers Guild (MBG) for an incredible milestone: their most diverse and women-led board in the history of the association! With a mission to create a community of passionate brewers and craft beer loving industry professionals across the Commonwealth, the MBG promotes and protects the interests of craft brewers in Massachusetts. We look forward to seeing the continued growth and success of the MBG and its members.

03/28/2025

On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an interim final rule that eliminates reporting requirements for domestic reporting companies under the Corporate Transparency Act. Learn more from Julie O'Neill and Zachary Chupak in our client alert https://tinyurl.com/bddanbfn

FinCEN issued an interim final rule on March 21, 2025 that eliminates reporting requirements for dom...

03/27/2025

Congratulations to Joseph Duquette for being selected to participate in the 2025 Boston’s Future Leaders program! This ten-month program, run by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, allows emerging leaders the opportunity to learn from world-renowned faculty at Harvard Business School. Participants engage in workshops focused on management, inclusive leadership and effective communications. The cohort also works with one another, creating a network of leaders across various industries. tinyurl.com/5ev5sjtm

The Boston’s Future Leaders program is a ten-month program that allows emerging leaders the opportun...

03/26/2025

Starting a business is exciting, but navigating the legal landscape can be overwhelming. During Startup Week Worcester on April 9, Peter Cifichiello will moderate “Legal Basics for Startups: What Every Founder Should Know,” presented by Auxilium and the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. Learn more and register: https://www.bowditch.com/2025/04/09/peter-cifichiello-to-co-present-legal-basics-for-startups/

Starting a business is exciting, but navigating the legal landscape can be overwhelming. During Star...

03/25/2025

What happens if you file a bankruptcy petition if you are in the process of getting divorced or after your divorce is final? Robin Lynch Nardone discusses what you need to know and explains why choosing the right time to file for divorce and deciding whether to file a bankruptcy petition are important decisions with significant impact. Learn more https://tinyurl.com/3t8apt6u

When someone cannot pay their debt, filing for bankruptcy eliminates their debts or restructures the...

03/24/2025

We are pleased to announce Christopher Condon has joined the firm as a partner. A seasoned commercial restructuring and insolvency litigation attorney, Chris advises clients on lasting and practical distressed asset solutions. He has more than 20 years of experience counseling clients across a broad spectrum of business sectors and a track record of success representing clients in restructuring matters in both formal bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court workouts and refinancings. Learn more about Chris and his practice https://tinyurl.com/3bba4yk4

Christopher M. Condon, a seasoned commercial restructuring and insolvency litigation attorney, has j...

03/21/2025

On March 19, the U.S. EEOC and the U.S. DOJ issued joint guidance highlighting workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion practices that may be unlawful. The published guidance includes an FAQ entitled “What You Should Know About DEI-Related Discrimination at Work” and a summary geared towards employees entitled “What To Do If You Experience Discrimination Related to DEI at Work.” Learn more: tinyurl.com/mtrf8jmd

On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Justi...