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Smith Kane’s Payal Salsburg Moderates BBA Webinar, “From Practice to Politics: Candid Stories from Women Who’ve Done It”
Smith Kane, LLP announces that Partner Payal Salsburg served as a moderator on the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) webinar, “From Practice to Politics: Candid Stories from Women Who’ve Done It,” January 27. The panel hosted candid conversations with women of color who began their careers as attorneys, entered the political arena, and then returned to […]
Smith Kane Attorneys Serve as Faculty for MCLE’s 11th Annual Appellate Practice Conference
Smith Kane, LLP managing partner Matthew A. Kane and partner Payal Salsburg served as faculty for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education’s (MCLE) 11th Annual Appellate Practice Conference on December 11. Kane covered new developments in civil law practice. Salsburg was conference co-chair and moderated a panel of the newest judges of the Massachusetts Appeals Court, including […]
Laredo, Smith & Kane Rebrands as Smith Kane Following Co-Founder’s Election as Mayor of Newton
Laredo, Smith & Kane has rebranded to Smith Kane, LLP, reflecting the next chapter in the firm’s nearly 30-year history. The change follows the election of Marc C. Laredo, the firm’s co-founder and former managing partner, as Mayor of the City of Newton, Massachusetts. Laredo will step down from the firm on January 1, 2026, […]
Boston Globe: As Marc Laredo leaves to become mayor of Newton, law firm changes name
As published in the Boston Globe on December 17th: The new year will mean a new mayor in Newton — and a new name for the law firm he used to lead. As Marc Laredo prepares to be sworn in as mayor on Jan. 1, taking over for Ruthanne Fuller, he’s also wrapping up matters […]
What happens when HR execs violate their own policies?
Darshana Indira authored an article, “What Happens When HR Execs Violate Their Own Policies,” for HR Executive. In the article, Darshana discusses how recent headlines involving HR executives and workplace misconduct highlight a critical issue for employers: the heightened legal exposure and credibility concerns that arise when compliance leaders violate the policies they enforce. The […]
Payal Salsburg Moderated MCLE 11th Annual Appellate Practice Conference Panel of Judges
Payal Salsburg co-chaired the 11th annual MCLE Appellate Practice Conference in December. A premier yearly event for appellate practitioners, the conference featured a full-day, concentrated focus on the appellate process. This year, the conference covered exciting changes happening in appellate practice, including developments in criminal law and civil law, new judges, new clerk of court, […]
Brendan Cox Discusses Defending Cases Amid Science Distrust in Recent Law360 Article
Brendan Cox was quoted in a recent Law360 article, “What To Do When Jurors Don’t ‘Trust the Science.’” The article discusses declining trust in science and regulatory agencies and how that complicates jury trials. Recent stats show that attorneys report that regulatory approval, which once carried significant weight with jurors, no longer has the same […]
Matt Kane Quoted in a recent Legal Management Article on Partner Transition Planning
Managing Partner, Matt Kane, was quoted in a recent article, “Critical Moves to Make When a Partner Leaves” published by the ALA’s magazine, Legal Management. The article examines the challenges law firms face when partners depart. Matt discussed the firm’s experience managing the departure of the former Managing Partner Marc Laredo, who announced in mid-2024 […]
Brendan Cox Quoted in Article Published in the Concord Bridge
Brendan Cox was quoted in the recent article published in the Concord Bridge, “Free Speech, or Viable Threat.” The article examines a legal case in Concord involving an individual who was arrested for allegedly violating a harassment prevention order by placing “scarecrow” displays targeting the School’s Superintendent. Cox, an experienced criminal defense lawyer, discusses two points […]
Five Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorneys Recognized by Boston Magazine as 2025 “Top Lawyers”
Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that five of its attorneys were selected by Boston Magazine for inclusion on the 2025 Top Lawyers list. The exclusive list honors the best attorneys in the region, from corporate to family law. The five Laredo, Smith & Kane attorneys named to the list include: Brendan S. Cox: Criminal Defense […]
Laredo, Smith & Kane’s William G. Cosmas, Jr. Elected Chairperson of the City of Beverly Zoning Board of Appeals
Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that Partner William G. Cosmas, Jr. has been elected Chairperson of the City of Beverly Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) by fellow board members. The ZBA is an advisory and regulatory committee of the City. In this role, Cosmas will hear and decide individual cases brought by persons seeking land […]
Laredo, Smith & Kane Adds Melissa King as New Litigation Associate
Laredo, Smith & Kane announces the addition of Melissa King as an associate in the firm’s Business Litigation practice. King will support clients across all aspects of litigation including legal research, due diligence, discovery, case strategy, and trial preparation. King is a business litigator representing small and mid-sized businesses in complex civil matters. With a […]
Seven Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorneys Recognized in the 2025 Edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers
Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that seven of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers, with six 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 on the 2025 list. The Laredo, […]
Tenant’s Termination Rights Upheld Despite Lender Consent Clause
In a decision clarifying the relationship between lease provisions and lender consent clauses, the Massachusetts Appeals Court recently upheld a trial court’s order in favor of the tenant, allowing the tenant to terminate a long-term lease and service agreement without first obtaining the mortgage lender’s written approval. Hasseltine House, LLC (the landlord) leased a Newton […]
Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Payal Salsburg Inducted into Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 Top Women of Law: Circle of Excellence
Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that Partner Payal Salsburg will be inducted into the 2025 Top Women of Law: Circle of Excellence by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Salsburg, a 2020 Top Women of Law honoree, is one of only five attorneys named to this year’s Circle of Excellence, which recognizes past awardees whose continuing achievements merit […]
Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Darshana Indira Appointed Vice Chair of the MBA’s 2025 Business Law Section Council
Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that Senior Counsel Darshana Indira has been appointed Vice Chair of the Massachusetts Bar Association’s (MBA) Business Law Section Council. In this role, Indira and fellow council members will plan educational seminars, practice forums, legislation and committee activities in a variety of areas, such as high technology, small business, bankruptcy, […]
Six Laredo, Smith & Kane Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® 2026
Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that six of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 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 six Laredo, Smith & Kane attorneys listed in Best […]
Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Payal Salsburg Appointed to the Massachusetts Judicial Nominating Commission
Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that Partner Payal Salsburg has been appointed by Governor Maura Healey to serve on the Massachusetts Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC). The JNC plays a vital role in advising the Governor on the nomination and appointment of judges and judicial officers. Salsburg was sworn in for her one-year term on July […]
Brendan Cox Quoted in Law360 Article Analyzing Precedent-Setting Immigration Bail Case
Partner Brendan Cox provided comments in a Law360 article, “Deportation Before Due Process? Mass. Justices to Decide” regarding a precedent-setting case before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, involving state bail decisions and federal immigration enforcement. In Commonwealth v. Alvarez, (a case in which he is not involved), the state’s highest court is considering whether judges […]
Court Clarifies Boundaries of Post-Employment Restrictions
On June 13, 2025, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) issued a decision in Miele v. Foundation Medicine, Inc. that reinforces the distinction between noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements under the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act, G.L. c. 149, § 24L (the “Act”). The court concluded that a forfeiture clause triggered by a former employee’s breach of […]
Payal Salsburg Quoted by MassLive on Karen Read Case
Described as nothing short of a massive victory, Karen Read was acquitted of the three most serious charges she faced: second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident causing injury or death. MassLive.com quoted Payal Salsburg in recent coverage of the verdict: “Payal Salsburg, a partner at the […]
Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Darshana Indira Announces “Pioneering Women of Color” as Co-Chair of Women’s Bar Association Women of Color Committee
Darshana Indira, Senior Counsel at Laredo, Smith & Kane, serves as co-chair of the Women’s Bar Association (WBA) Women of Color Committee. In this role, Indira helped plan and organize the Committee’s annual event,“Pioneering Women of Color,” June 4. “I’m proud to serve the members of the WBA and co-chair the Women of Color Committee […]
Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Darshana Indira Presents on BBA Webinar, “MA Pay Transparency Law – Policies & Practice”
Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that Senior Counsel Darshana Indira served as a panelist on the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) webinar, MA Pay Transparency Law – Policies & Practice, on May 21. Indira and fellow panelists provided an overview of the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Statute’s salary-range disclosure rules, new wage-data reporting duties, and the enforcement […]
Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Marc C. Laredo Named to The Legal 500’s Boston City Elite Rankings for Commercial Litigation
Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that Partner Marc C. Laredo has been named to The Legal 500’s inaugural Boston City Elite rankings in the area of Commercial Litigation. The Legal 500 U.S. City Elite rankings highlight leading lawyers at regional powerhouse firms who are handling work at the top of the legal market in their […]
Laredo, Smith & Kane’s Payal Salsburg Presents on BBA Webinar, “Fostering Wellness and Connections in the Workplace”
Laredo, Smith & Kane announces that Partner Payal Salsburg will serve as a panelist on the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) webinar, “Fostering Wellness and Connections in the Workplace,” May 6, 2025. This panel will explore how individuals and organizations across the legal field are fostering healthier, more connected workplaces that support both personal resilience and […]