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We supported Mancini Beverage’s acquisition of Dichello Distributors, a leading Connecticut beverage wholesaler now operating as Mancini Beverage Coastal Connecticut, by assembling a cross-functional team of M&A, tax, labor and employment, environmental, real estate, and benefits specialists—ensuring every dimension of this transaction received specialized attention.
The DOJ's civil rights fraud initiative continues to accelerate in relation to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Employers should act now before a whistleblower does. Deloitte recently agreed to pay the United States $21.5 million to resolve allegations that its DEI programs violated the False Claims Act. Our Labor & Employment attorneys examine the settlement and outline steps employers should take when reviewing DEI programs and employment practices.
The firm has filed a Complaint in Newport Superior Court on behalf of more than 40 Rhode Island homeowners challenging the constitutionality of the state's new tax on high-value second homes.
AI is reshaping the workplace—creating both opportunities and challenges for employers along the way. We provide employers with the practical, business-focused guidance needed to leverage technologies responsibly, from AI policies and governance to contracting, training, risk management, and litigation.