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CLIENT NOTICE: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Compliance Requirement

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Jessica Oliveri
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This memorandum provides an update regarding the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (“FinCEN”) Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers (the “Rule”). On March 19, 2026, the U.S. District Court for

Posted in Corporate

Federal Independent Contractor Rules May Be Changing (Again), but New Hampshire Businesses Still Face a Higher Bar

Posted on March 27, 2026 (March 31, 2026) by Jessica Oliveri
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On February 26, 2026, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division released a new notice of proposed rulemaking that would significantly revise the test used under the Fair Labor

Posted in Employment & Labor

The New England Energy Market: Rising Demand, Transmission Constraints, and the Push for Regional Solutions

Posted on March 27, 2026 (March 31, 2026) by Jessica Oliveri

According to a 2024 ISO New England study, regional electricity consumption will increase by approximately 17% over the next decade. This is a shift from prior years.  The projected increase

Posted in Energy & Environment

Know the Law: The Wage-Powered H-1B Lottery Effective February 27, 2026

Posted on March 21, 2026 (March 24, 2026) by Jessica Oliveri

Q: How does the new wage-level H-1B lottery change the game for employers and foreign professionals? A: The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals in specialty

Posted in Immigration

Know the Law: Forming a NH Nonprofit

Posted on March 7, 2026 (March 10, 2026) by Jessica Oliveri
Insights - Featured Image - Corporate

Q: I would like to form a nonprofit entity in New Hampshire, what steps should I take?  A: In New Hampshire, a nonprofit, called a “voluntary corporation”, is formed pursuant

Posted in Corporate

$2.75 Million Record Settlement with Disney and California DOJ

Posted on March 2, 2026 (March 3, 2026) by Jessica Oliveri
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Disney found out you can’t just wish upon a star and make compliance obligations disappear. On February 11, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the largest enforcement settlement under

Posted in Cybersecurity and Privacy

Understanding the H-1B Visa: What Employers Should Know for the Upcoming Cap Season

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Jessica Oliveri
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Each year, thousands of employers prepare for H-1B program cap registration, the process through which companies may sponsor foreign national professionals to work in the United States. Similar to prior

Posted in Employment & Labor, Health Care

New Hampshire Employment Law in 2026

Posted on February 27, 2026 (March 3, 2026) by Jessica Oliveri
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What Employers Are Getting Wrong and How to Fix It Before It Becomes a Claim New Hampshire’s employment law landscape heading into 2026 may not be—on its face—dramatically different from

Posted in Employment & Labor

Know the Law: Does Structure Follow Substance? Evaluating Asset Purchases Beyond Liability Protection

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Jessica Oliveri
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As 2026 progresses, lower and middle-market acquisitions continue to accelerate across industries such as professional services, insurance brokerage, healthcare, manufacturing, and engineering. Asset purchase structures remain a popular choice, often

Posted in Corporate

2026 Changes to Workplace Benefits: What Employers Need to Know

Posted on February 18, 2026 (February 19, 2026) by Jessica Oliveri
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The landscape of employer‑provided fringe and other benefits continues to evolve rapidly as federal legislation, regulatory guidance, and workplace trends influence both compliance obligations and opportunities for improving total compensation

Posted in Tax

From Roombas to Regulators: Privacy Consequences in the Wake of iRobot’s Bankruptcy

Posted on February 18, 2026 (February 19, 2026) by Jessica Oliveri
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In mid-December 2025, iRobot announced it was filing a prepackaged Chapter 11 petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Under its restructuring support agreement, Shenzhen Picea

Posted in Cybersecurity and Privacy

Navigating AI Regulation: How Can Business Leaders Plan Strategically in a Complex Legal Landscape?

Posted on February 17, 2026 (February 17, 2026) by Jessica Oliveri

Artificial Intelligence is not a futuristic concept. It is a present-day business imperative. But as adoption accelerates, companies face a fragmented and evolving regulatory environment. The European Union’s AI Act,

Posted in Artificial Intelligence

OBBBA Changes to the QSBS Regime under Section 1202: A Comprehensive Overview

Posted on February 17, 2026 (February 17, 2026) by Jessica Oliveri
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”), enacted on July 4, 2025, significantly expands the tax benefits available under Internal Revenue Code Section 1202, resulting in new opportunities for owners

Posted in Tax

Know the Law: Changes to the H-1B Lottery

Posted on February 7, 2026 (February 9, 2026) by Jessica Oliveri

Q: I have heard there are significant changes to the H-1B lottery this year. How do these changes impact sponsoring employers? A: By way of background, the H-1B visa is

Posted in Immigration

EEOC Rescinds 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Workplace Harassment: What Employers Need to Know

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Jessica Oliveri
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On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2–1 to rescind its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace — a comprehensive document finalized in 2024

Posted in Employment & Labor

Tax Amnesty: Act Now to Save on NH Liabilities

Posted on January 30, 2026 (February 3, 2026) by Jessica Oliveri
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There are no magic wands in tax disputes, but the current New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) tax amnesty program is about as close as it gets. Through the

Posted in Tax
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  • Know the Law: The Wage-Powered H-1B Lottery Effective February 27, 2026
  • Know the Law: Forming a NH Nonprofit

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