Samantha AhearnAssociateNelson MullinsWebsitewww.nelsonmullins.comOrganization ProfileFull ProfileConnectEmail617.217.4617 Professional Biography Sam is a member of the Boston litigation group. She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation and business disputes, insurance disputes, and labor and employment matters. More Legal and Business Bylines From Samantha Ahearn I Want You to Want Me. But I Don’t Need You to Need Me: Manti Holdings v. The Carlyle Group and the Meaning of Non-Ratable Benefit in Controller Transactions in Delaware - (Posted On Friday, January 17, 2025) Massachusetts Enacts Salary Transparency Law - (Posted On Monday, October 14, 2024) Supreme Court Says When It Comes to Deciding Arbitration Clauses: “I Am the Law” - (Posted On Monday, June 10, 2024) Current Legal Analysis Lessons from Lincoln for Legal Professionals by: Sameer Somal Fishing Expedition or Legitimate Dawn Raid? The Latest on European Commission’s Cartel Enforcement and Dawn Raids from the EU’s General Court by: Oliver Heinisch OBBBA’s Impact on Employee Benefit Plans, Programs, and Arrangements by: Alden J. Bianchi , Jacob Mattinson HHS Guidance Excluding Non-Qualified Aliens from More Federal Programs Raises Questions for Providers and Grantees by: Anil Shankar , Lauren P. Carboni California Enacts Significant CEQA Reforms for Housing and Advanced Manufacturing Projects by: Robert M. Smith , Kenneth A. Kecskes Court Rejects Subcontractor’s Safety Excuse for Jumping Ship by: John Mark Goodman Workplace Injuries in Michigan: Employer Responsibilities and Employee Rights by: Lawrence J. Buckfire New Section 301 Investigation into Brazil's Trading Practices by: Hendricks Valenzuela , Luis F. Arandia, Jr. White House Announces Asia Trade Deals, Emphasizing Japan Partnership by: Michelle Rosario , Clinton K. Yu Executive Order Enhances Federal Permitting and Incentives for AI-Related Data Centers by: Jason B. Hutt , Taylor M. Stuart DOJ Enforcement Under the National Security Division’s Data Security Program by: John F. Korba , Joseph W. Swanson Court of Appeals Decision May Offer Employers Relief for Attorneys’ Fees Under California Labor Code Section 1102.5 by: Charles O. Thompson , Priya Singh Dutch Supreme Court Rules on Anti-Abuse in Dividend Withholding Tax Exemptions by: Wesley Boldewijn USPTO Standardizes Timeline for Setting PTAB Filing Dates to Improve Predictability of Post-Grant Proceedings by: Ehsun Forghany , Margherita A. Capolino AI Governance Series, Part 2: Mapping Your AI Risk Landscape by: Jason M. Loring , Andrew R. Lee Upcoming Events Aug 21 2025 Crash Course: How to Acquire and Resuscitate Distressed Companies Jul 30 2025 Local Housing Development Incentives: What's Working? A Bi-Coastal Perspective Jul 31 2025 Critical Insights for App Owners: Mastering Privacy Compliance and Avoiding Class Actions Jul 31 2025 Financial Deregulation and the Law of Unintended Consequences Webinar Print