Bowditch & Dewey

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311 Main Street
P.O. Box 15156
Worcester, MA 01608, United States
Phone: (508) 791-3511
Areas Of Practice
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Commercial Law & Contracts
  • Construction Law
  • Education
  • Environmental Law
  • Family Law
  • Finance & Banking
  • Health
  • Insurance
  • Labor & Employment Law
  • Litigation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
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  • Real Estate
  • Securities Law
  • Taxation
  • Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
  • Workers' Compensation
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Number of Attorneys
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Federal District Court Vacates EEOC Guidance on Transgender Workplace Protections

On May 15, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) overstepped its authority by issuing guidance that extended certain workplace…more
 /  Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law

Estate Planning Considerations for Individuals Using IVF with Cryopreserved Embryos

The use of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (“ART”) is becoming more and more common, and those utilizing ART may have additional considerations when creating or updating their estate plan. This blog will focus specifically on…more
 /  Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning

Income Tax and State Family Medical Leave Benefits

Earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service issued long awaited guidance on the taxation of paid family medical leave. The revenue ruling is effective for payments received on or after January 1, 2025…more
 /  Labor & Employment Law, Taxation

Building a Good Relationship with a Lawyer

Hiring a lawyer is a major decision. You select someone to help you navigate a challenging, often emotional, situation, and you may spend a significant amount of money on their legal services. So how can you get the best return…more
 /  Family Law, Law Practice Products & Services

EOHLC Files Permanent Regulations to Implement the MBTA Communities Law, Nearly 70 Communities Already Compliant

In response to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruling in Attorney General v. Town of Milton, 495 Mass. 183 (2025), the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) filed permanent regulations on…more
 /  Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

Key Legal Tips for Family Business Succession Planning

Transferring your family business into the hands of a new generation is an exciting opportunity for growth. But with that opportunity also come legal considerations that are crucial to the ongoing success of any business. We…more
 /  Business Organizations, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning

Made a Mistake on Your Tax Return? What to Do if You Filed Incorrectly

Mistakes happen, and the tax law can be complex and ambiguous. The question becomes, what does a taxpayer do if they discover a mistake on their tax return? Should an amended tax return be filed? In some cases, the taxpayer will…more
 /  Taxation

Sometimes an Offer to Purchase Is just an Offer to Purchase

The question of enforceability of an offer to purchase real estate was addressed by the Massachusetts Appellate Court in McCarthy v. Young, 105 Mass. App. Ct. 203 (2025). In this case, the buyer offered to purchase real estate…more
 /  Commercial Law & Contracts, Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential

Corporate Transparency Act – CTA for Foreign Reporting Companies Only

On Friday, March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule that eliminates reporting requirements for domestic reporting companies via redefining “reporting company” to include only…more
 /  Business Organizations, Finance & Banking

Federal Agencies Release Much-Anticipated Guidance on DEI in the Workplace

On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued joint guidance highlighting workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) practices that may be…more
 /  Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law

Broke and Broken Hearted – The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Divorce

Bankruptcy is the process where someone who is unable to pay their debts files a petition to discharge (eliminate) those debts or restructure the debt with a payment plan. But what happens if a bankruptcy petition is filed by…more
 /  Bankruptcy, Family Law

Managing Parental Conflict

Many people find themselves in contentious relationships with their co-parent. Managing this conflict can be difficult and frustrating. Below are some tips and tricks that may help…more
 /  Family Law

Do the Retirement Plan Provisions in Your Trust Still Align with Your Estate Planning Goals Following Updates to the SECURE Act?

Following the IRS’ finalization of the SECURE Act regulations on July 18, 2024, it is a good time to review the retirement benefit provisions of your trust to make sure they still align with your estate planning goals…more
 /  Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning

Corporate Transparency Act – CTA on Ice Once Again

Sunday, March 2, 2025, the Treasury Department announced that it would not enforce penalties or fines relating to the Corporate Transparency Act against U.S. citizens or domestic reporting companies or their beneficial owners…more
 /  Business Organizations, Finance & Banking

Corporate Transparency Act – Yes, it’s Back, but no Fines or Penalties for Now

On February 27, 2025, in a move to comply with the Treasury’s commitment to reducing regulatory burdens on businesses, FinCEN announced that it will not impose fines or penalties or take other enforcement actions against any…more
 /  Business Organizations, Finance & Banking
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