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Smith Kane Contributes Chapter to MCLE’s Massachusetts Evidence: A Courtroom Reference Guide
Smith Kane announces that Matthew A. Kane and Payal Salsburg co-authored a chapter for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education’s (MCLE) Massachusetts Evidence: A Courtroom Reference guide. Their chapter, “Documentary Evidence,” provides Massachusetts litigators with practical tools for getting documents admitted and keeping damaging ones out. With up-to-date case law and commentary on authentication, the best evidence […]
Smith Kane Partner Payal Salsburg Speaks at MCLE Program on Securing Injunctive Relief
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Partner Payal Salsburg served as faculty for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education’s (MCLE) program, “When and How to Get an Injunction at the Beginning of a Case,” on October 8, 2026. The two-hour live webcast provided practical guidance for attorneys seeking temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions at the outset of […]
Smith Kane’s Payal Salsburg Presented at BC Law’s Lawyer Well-Being Panel
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Partner Payal Salsburg spoke on a Lawyer Well-Being Panel on September 29, 2026, at Boston College (BC) Law School. The program, which focused on the mental demands of the legal profession, was hosted by BC Law’s Lambda, the Black Law Students Association (BLSA), the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association […]
Lawdragon Honors Two Smith Kane Partners in 2027’s Top 500 Litigators
Boston law firm Smith Kane announces that Matthew A. Kane and Payal Salsburg were named to the list of the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, which recognizes accomplished trial lawyers from across the nation. With two of the firm’s four partners earning a place on the list, the recognition reflects the depth of Smith […]
Are AI-Generated Materials Protected by the Work Product Doctrine?
Shealy v. Seaside Investments is one of the first Massachusetts decisions to address whether AI-generated materials are protected by the work product doctrine. Although its holding is narrow, it provides an early warning about the risks associated with clients’ independent use of generative AI. In Shealy, upon receiving the defendants’ reservation of rights letter, the […]
Four Smith Kane Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® 2027
Smith Kane announces that four of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 edition. Published by Woodward/White, Inc., Best Lawyers is considered by many to be the oldest and most respected peer-reviewed publication in the legal profession. The Smith Kane attorneys listed in Best Lawyers are: Matthew A. Kane: […]
Smith Kane Co-Founder Mark D. Smith Honored with 2026 New England Legal Awards Lifetime Achievement Award
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Partner Mark D. Smith has been named a recipient of the 2026 New England Legal Awards (NELA) Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes attorneys who have left a lasting imprint on the legal community in New England. Smith was selected for his distinguished 40-year legal career and unwavering commitment to professional […]
Smith Kane Co-Founder Mark D. Smith Named a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2026 Hall of Fame Honoree
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Partner Mark D. Smith was selected as a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2026 Hall of Fame honoree. The Hall of Fame recognizes top Massachusetts lawyers who have been practicing for 30 or more years and who have made significant contributions to the development of the law and bar while improving the […]
Smith Kane’s Payal Salsburg to Receive BBA’s 2026 Voice of Change Award
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Partner Payal Salsburg is the recipient of the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) 2026 Voice of Change Award. As part of the BBA’s annual Beacon Awards, the Voice of Change Award recognizes a luminary leader in the legal community who has forged a new path and played an extensive role in advancing […]
Matthew Kane Featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Article on Recent Auto Industry Sales Call Case
Matt Kane was featured in a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article about a court case involving a Toyota dealership and unwanted sales calls. In a recent case, a customer sued a Toyota dealership claiming it kept calling her after she’d asked to be left alone, despite her number being on the national do-not-call list. The dealership argued […]
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Names Smith Kane, LLP a 2026 Best Legacy Law Firm for Long-Term Success and Community Impact
Smith Kane, LLP was named a 2026 Best Legacy Law Firm by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, a distinction that recognizes Massachusetts-founded law firms with a proven record of success, longevity, workplace excellence, and community engagement. The recognition comes during a milestone year for Smith Kane as the firm celebrates its 30th anniversary and begins a new […]
Smith Kane’s Darshana Indira Contributes Chapter to 2026 Edition of MCLE Massachusetts Employment Law Guide
Boston law firm Smith Kane, LLP announces that Partner Darshana Indira authored a chapter on gender discrimination for the 2026 edition of the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Employment Law Guide. A comprehensive resource for navigating the state’s stringent labor and employment statutes, the guide provides step-by-step guidance on state employment laws, case law, and […]
Smith Kane’s Payal Salsburg Appointed to the South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston’s Advisory Board
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Partner Payal Salsburg was appointed to the Advisory Board of the South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston (SABA GB). In this role, she works with other board members to help the organization advance initiatives that promote the mentorship and professional development of South Asian legal professionals. A longtime SABA […]
Brendan Cox Quoted in Law360 Article on Massachusetts Superior Court’s New Standing Rule 1-26
Brendan Cox was featured in a Law360 article discussing Massachusetts Superior Court’s new Standing Rule 1-26. Taking effect June 1, it expands the range of proceedings held presumptively by videoconference. Brendan discussed that while remote hearings offer real savings in travel and wait time, they also eliminate the informal interactions between attorneys that may provide […]
Five Smith Kane Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers
Smith Kane, LLP announces that five of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers, with four included on the Super Lawyers list and one on the Rising Stars list. With these rankings, nearly all of the attorneys at the firm were recognized this year. The following Smith Kane attorneys […]
Smith Kane’s Payal Salsburg Speaks at AALAM Webinar on the Massachusetts Judicial Nominating Process
Partner Payal Salsburg served as a panelist for the webinar, “From AAPI Attorney to Judge: Becoming a Judge in Massachusetts,” on May 26th. Hosted by the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM), the webinar provided an overview of the Massachusetts Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) and the judicial application process. The program featured former and […]
Smith Kane’s Darshana Indira Co-Chairs WBA’s Pioneering Women of Color Celebration
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Darshana Indira co-chaired the Women’s Bar Association’s (WBA) “Pioneering Women of Color Celebration,” on May 20. The event honored Clerk Allison Cartwright, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County, and the late Renee Inomata, Casner & Edwards LLP, in recognition of their inspiring dedication to advancing equity in the legal […]
Smith Kane’s Payal Salsburg Presented on the BBA Webinar, “Civil Motions 101: A Practical Guide for New Litigators”
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Partner Payal Salsburg presented on the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) webinar, “Civil Motions 101: A Practical Guide for New Litigators,” May 15. Hosted by the BBA’s Business & Commercial Litigation Section, the webinar provided early-career attorneys with a clear, practical introduction to common civil motions and their role in litigation. […]
Smith Kane’s Payal Salsburg Speaks at the BBA’s “Game Changers: Celebrating Living Legacies of Women in the Law” Event
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Partner Payal Salsburg presented at the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) annual “Game Changers: Celebrating Living Legacies of Women in the Law” event, May 14. The program featured a distinguished panel of trailblazing women who have broken barriers across the legal profession, offering insights on leadership, career progression, and the evolving […]
Darshana Indira and Trisha Gautam Publish Law360 Article Covering Massachusetts Whistleblower Protections
Darshana Indira and Trisha Gautam recently published an article in Law360 analyzing the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s recent decision in Galvin v. Roxbury Community College and its implications for employers under the Massachusetts Whistleblower Act. In the article, titled “What Mass. Ruling Clarifies About Whistleblower Protections,” Indira and Gautam examine the court’s decision, addressing whether […]
Smith Kane’s Darshana Indira Presents at the MBA’s 47th Annual Labor & Employment Spring Conference
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Partner Darshana Indira presented at the Massachusetts Bar Association’s (MBA) 47th annual Labor & Employment Spring Conference, April 30 at Suffolk University Law School. Indira spoke on the “Employment Law Update Panel,” which brings together practitioners to discuss pressing legal issues including recent case law, new regulations and other employment […]
Matthew Kane Publishes Article in Mass Lawyers Weekly on Wire Fraud Loss Allocation
Matthew A. Kane authored an article titled “Wire fraud litigation: understanding the loss allocation rules for Article 4A” for Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. In the article Matt examines the loss allocation rules governing wire transfer fraud under Article 4A of the Uniform Commercial Code. Drawing on his experience representing banks, Matt explains how losses from wire […]
Payal Salsburg Quoted in Mass Lawyers Weekly on Law Firm Succession Planning
Smith Kane partner Payal Salsburg was recently quoted in a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article covering succession planning challenges facing small and midsize law firms. The article is entitled “Are small, midsize firms facing succession planning crisis?” and discussed Payal’s firsthand account of Smith Kane’s recent successful leadership transition. In the article, Payal describes the firm’s […]
Smith Kane’s Payal Salsburg Moderates BBA Webinar, “Behind the Curtain at the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission: A Practitioner’s Guide”
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Partner Payal Salsburg served as a moderator on the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) webinar, “Behind the Curtain at the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission: A Practitioner’s Guide,” April 16. The panel featured members of the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission, offering an overview of practice before the Commission with perspectives from both […]
Smith Kane Adds Trisha Gautam As New Litigation Associate
Smith Kane, LLP announces the addition of Trisha Gautam as an associate in the firm’s Business Litigation practice. Representing companies and executives in complex business disputes, Gautam supports clients in all aspects of litigation including legal research, due diligence, discovery, depositions, case strategy, and trial preparation. Before joining Smith Kane, Gautam was an associate at […]