May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, which recognizes the significant accomplishments and contributions made by Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to our rich history, diversity and culture. Asian-Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and...
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CMBG3 Honors Transgender Day of Visibility
Transgender Day of Visibility (“TDOV”) is celebrated every year on March 31st. This day was originally founded in 2009 by Rachel Crandall, a Michigan-based transgender activist and the Executive Director of Transgender Michigan. TDOV is a day to bring awareness,...
Leadership Advancement and New Hires
We are thrilled to share news of our team members' new promotions, and welcome our newest team members. Our announcements are especially timely, as we are committed to celebrating our status as a majority women-owned law firm, and these additions and advancements for...
CMBG3 Stands In Solidarity With the AAPI Community
Last week, Our team learned with the rest of the world of the heinous and senseless murder of eight people, six being members of the Asian American community, in an Asian-owned spa in Atlanta. The shocking acts were but one of the many examples of anti-Asian hate and...
CMBG3 Honors Womens’ History Month
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate and educate our team on diverse holidays and cultures, we welcomed the month of March honoring women who played vital roles in American history. Being part of a majority women owned and women led firm, this day bring us...
CMBG3 Honors Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, CMBG3 commemorated and honored the achievements of African Americans and their central roles in U.S. history by featuring a historical African American every day in a firm-wide email. The emails were intended to honor well-known...
Eviction Moratorium Extensions Nationwide
In our last report, we discussed the expected wave of eviction proceedings as a result of the pandemic, as nearly 40 million Americans are struggling to pay their rent and housing expenses. Since then, the Trump administration, operating through the Centers for...
COVID Waiver Not Waving Goodbye To Lawsuits
During the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are moving towards a “new normal” in dealing with customers. We’ve all had experiences like this: When you walk into a business, you are greeted by a masked employee. You are asked to sanitize your hands. Signs are posted...
WAVE OF EVICTION SUITS NEARING OVERBURDENED HOUSING COURTS
As COVID-19 continues to severely impact the nation’s economy, with unemployment numbers significantly increasing, and industries reeling, tenants and homeowners are feeling the squeeze. In Massachusetts, 654,000 residents either missed their July rent or mortgage...
One-Two Punch: Businesses Must Fight the Virus and Possible Liability Claims
After several weeks in lockdown and thousands of business closures in an attempt to control the spread of the novel coronavirus, businesses are finally reopening their doors. Given the high transmission of COVID-19, businesses should consider their risks of legal...