Media Clips

Constellation moves up-market with Gallo deal

The Deal | June 04, 2019

Nixon Peabody is mentioned in this article for the firm’s representation of longtime client Constellation Brands in its $1.7 billion sale of 30-plus wine and spirits brands to E. & J. Gallo Winery.  When this transaction closes, it will go down in history as the world’s largest wine

NLRB reins in employee protections

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | May 29, 2019

Chicago Labor and Employment partner Frank Saibert wrote this article analyzing a case before the National Labor Relations Board, which has taken a newly restrictive view on what constitutes “protected concerted activity” in the workplace.

Experts in times of crisis

New York Law Journal | May 20, 2019

New York Complex Commercial Disputes partner Joe Ortego, vice chair of the Litigation Department, co-wrote this contributed article on how companies should attorneys should respond when a client encounters a crisis. Click here to read the article.

Employer zero-tolerance drug policies put into question

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | April 25, 2019

Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes associate Laura Bacon authored this article about the issues employers may face related to marijuana use policies and drug testing, as more states pass recreational and medical cannabis laws.

Exercise your way to becoming a smarter lawyer

Law.com | April 24, 2019

San Francisco Corporate partner and M&A and Corporate Transactions team leader Tom Gaynor is quoted in this article about how exercising has positive benefits for brain function and productivity.

Baystate Business: Climate Change, Labor Laws

Bloomberg Radio | April 23, 2019

In this radio segment, the hosts interview Boston Labor and Employment partner Jeff Gilbreth about Massachusetts’ new family and medical leave law and how it may impact employers.

Former Wynn Resorts GC Moves to Toss $1B RICO Suit

Law360 | April 22, 2019

Boston Government Investigations and White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly and associate Joshua Sharp are mentioned for their representation of Steve Wynn in this article that provides updates in an ongoing RICO suit in Massachusetts federal court.

Opportunity zone rules leave out data reporting, penalty details

Bloomberg Tax | April 22, 2019

Boston Community Development Finance partner Forrest Milder is quoted in this article, discussing possible confusion stemming from the murky definition of “independent contractor” in proposed IRS rules governing opportunity zones.

Experts delve into Opportunity Zones and housing

Affordable Housing Finance | April 22, 2019

Boston Community Development Finance partner Forrest Milder discusses opportunity zones and housing in this video from the AHF Live Forum.

To avoid lawsuits, businesses must review websites for accessibility

Rochester Business Journal | April 19, 2019

Rochester Labor and Employment counsel Todd Shinaman is quoted in this column on the legal reasoning behind the view that provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act apply to commercial websites.