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SUMMARY:2026 NH Mergers & Acquisitions Conference
DESCRIPTION:McLane Middleton and the New Hampshire Society of CPAs are excited to partner once again and host the New Hampshire Mergers & Acquisitions Conference on June 4 at Jimmy’s Jazz Club in Portsmouth. \nThis conference returns for its second year\, bringing together leading legal\, tax\, finance\, and business experts from diverse industries to explore the evolving M&A landscape. Building on the success of last year’s event\, this year’s conference will feature dynamic panel discussions on innovative strategies and offer unparalleled opportunities for professional networking. Panelists will share actionable insights\, in-depth analysis\, and proven strategies to help you thrive in today’s competitive M&A market. Join us for this premier event and gain the knowledge and connections you need to navigate the ever-changing world of mergers and acquisitions with confidence. \n\nAGENDA:\n\n8:30 a.m. – Registration and Welcome \n9:05 a.m. – State of the Market: Key M&A Trends \nPresenters: Patrick Closson\, McLane Middleton; Ramey Sylvester\, McLane Middleton; John-Michael Girald\, Peloton; Chris Annand\, Baker Tilly \nThe M&A landscape continues to evolve amid shifting economic conditions\, regulatory scrutiny\, and changing buyer and seller expectations. This session will provide a timely overview of the current state of the market\, highlighting key trends shaping deal activity across industries. Topics will include valuation dynamics\, the impact of interest rates and capital availability\, buyer and seller motivations\, deal structures\, and what market participants are seeing in today’s transactions. Attendees will gain practical insights to help assess opportunities\, manage risk\, and position themselves effectively in an increasingly competitive M&A environment. \n9:45 a.m. – Powering the Deal: Financing Strategies in M&A Transactions \nPresenters: Kimberly Kramer\, McLane Middleton; Mike Kent\, BellMark Partners; Joseph Alberghini\, Eastern Bank; Alvin Reynolds\, Woodland South Capital.  \nFinancing is a critical driver of successful M&A transactions and can significantly influence deal structure\, timing\, and risk. This session will explore the financing options commonly used in today’s M&A market\, including institutional lender debt financing and private credit debt financing. Speakers will discuss how market conditions\, interest rates\, and lender expectations impact deal financing\, key considerations for buyers and sellers when negotiating terms\, as well as how these credit facilities are currently being structured and the additional legal requirements necessary to obtain the facility. Attendees will gain practical insights into structuring and securing financing to support transaction goals and power deals to the finish line. \n10:30 a.m. – Break \n10:45 a.m. – Preparing for Liquidity Before the Deal Starts \nPresenters: Kendall Spencer\, McLane Middleton; Whitney Alexander\, McLane Middleton; Mitchell Stagnone\, TSS Advisors; Connor McGuirk\, Merrill Lynch \nSuccessful transactions are often determined long before a deal is on the table. This session will focus on the critical legal\, financial\, and tax steps business owners and stakeholders can take to prepare for a future liquidity event. Speakers will discuss advance planning strategies to enhance value\, address potential red flags\, align internal teams and advisors early in the process\, and ensure the seller has adequately planned for the liquidity event. Attendees will gain practical guidance on how thoughtful advance preparation can help ensure equity ownership is held optimally from an estate planning perspective\, and put a business owner or stakeholder in an optimal financial and tax standpoint after the liquidity event takes place. \n11:30 a.m. – Understanding Key Tax Structures in M&A Transactions \nPresenters: John DeWispelaere\, McLane Middleton; Amy Drake\, McLane Middleton\, Cory Vargo\, Wipfli; Brian Corrigan Baker Tilly \nTax structure plays a pivotal role in shaping the economics and outcomes of M&A transactions for both buyers and sellers. This session will provide an overview of the most common tax structures used in M&A\, including asset sales and stock sales\, and examine how each impacts deal value\, risk allocation\, and post-closing outcomes. Speakers will address key considerations such as F- Reorganizations\, tax elections (including 338(h)(10) elections)\, and how state corporate and personal income tax issues can impact transactions and transaction structures. Attendees will gain practical insight into how federal and state tax matters can impact and dictate the outcomes of various M&A transaction structures. \n12:30 p.m. – Lunch \n1:30 p.m. – Aligning Buyer and Seller: Driving Alignment Throughout the M&A Process \nPresenters: Jesse Angeley\, McLane Middleton; Stephanie Lee\, McLane Middleton; John DeWispelaere\, McLane Middleton; Scott McKenzie\, Baker Newman Noyes; David Schneider\, River Birch Partners LLC; Kohl Geibel\, Bigelow LLC; Matt Nadeau\, Nathan Wechsler \nSuccessful M&A transactions require alignment between buyers and sellers on all aspects of a transaction. This session brings together attorneys\, accountants\, investment bankers\, and private equity professionals to discuss how key transaction issues are viewed from both the buyer’s and seller’s perspective. The conversation will explore how different deal professionals analyze common friction points\, where expectations tend to diverge\, and how experienced advisors help parties navigate those differences to keep transactions moving toward closing. \n3:00 p.m. –  Networking Reception \n\n\n  \nCOST: \n$399  (Registration includes continental breakfast\, lunch\, reception\, electronic copies of materials\, CPA and CLE credits.)
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/2026-nh-mergers-acquisitions-conference/
LOCATION:Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club\, 135 Congress Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 New Hampshire Employment Law Update
DESCRIPTION:McLane Middleton’s annual New Hampshire Employment Law Update will be on May 5\, 2026 at the Castleton Banquet & Conference Center in Windham\, NH. \nJoin our employment attorneys as we discuss the latest trends in employment law. As always\, we will share “news you can use\,” along with presentations on topics affecting employers today. \nAgenda: \n8:00 a.m.  – Registration \n8:30 a.m.  – News You Can Use: Court Decisions\, Legislative Changes\, and Federal Agency Updates\nPresenters: Adam Hamel & Jennifer Parent \n9:30 a.m.  – Employee Benefits Update\nPresenter: John Rich \nOverview: This session will provide an update on new laws\, administrative guidance and court decisions that impact retirement and other workplace benefit plans offered by New Hampshire employers. \n10:00 a.m.  – Break \n10:15 a.m.  – Managing Litigation Risks During Performance Management and Termination Decisions  \nPresenters: Jennifer Parent & Amanda Brahm \nOverview: This session is designed for HR professionals and supervisors who are directly involved in managing performance\, documenting concerns\, and making termination decisions. We will discuss the most common litigation risks that arise from performance management—such as inconsistent documentation\, poorly timed discipline\, comparator issues\, and retaliation claims—and how those risks are evaluated by courts and federal and state agencies. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating defensible performance records and coordinating HR and legal review at key decision points. \n11:00 a.m.  – Review of ADA Accommodations Best Practices \nPresenters: Margaret (“Peg”) O’Brien & Brian Garrett \nOverview:  Latest developments from the EEOC and federal courts on reasonable accommodation issues and the importance of training supervisors on possible triggers to the interactive process\, what supervisors and HR personnel should be trained to say and document in response to employee requests\, practical developments on the meaning of the term “reasonable\,” particular accommodation questions\, such as remote work\, whether/how much “leave” (including a repeated leave extension) is required\, how this interplays with the FMLA\, whether reduced workloads\,  a “fragrance or chemical free” environment\, shift changes\, or supervisor changes\, are required\, and whether discipline must be rescinded as an accommodation. \n12:00 p.m. – Lunch \n12:45 p.m.  – Immigration Law Update – Preparing for an I9 Audit or ICE Raid\nPresenter:  Andrea Hellrigel \nOverview: Would your business be ready to respond to ICE or other government actions? Workplace immigration compliance and enforcement are under scrutiny now more than ever. This session provides HR professionals and business leaders with practical guidance on Form I-9 compliance\, audits\, inspections\, and broader business immigration considerations. Participants will gain actionable strategies to avoid compliance pitfalls\, respond effectively to ICE visits or government inquiries\, and maintain secure lawful hiring practices while protecting employees and the organization. \n1:15 p.m. – Federal and State Wage and Hour Compliance \nPresenter: Margaret (“Peg”) O’Brien \nOverview: The latest federal law guidance with respect to the white collar and other exemptions; new exemption and misclassification decisions including under the highly compensated and salary basis rules; remote work\, off-the-clock\, expense reimbursement and compensable time challenges; actual or constructive knowledge of time worked; and the explosion of new state laws on salary transparency; and the status of state and federal independent contractor tests and new developments involving independent contractors workers. \n2:15 p.m.  – Break  \n2:30 p.m. – FMLA Compliance and Best Practices for Multistate Employers\nPresenters:  Adam Hamel & Amanda Brahm \nOverview: Keeping up with rapidly changing state leave laws can be a challenge. This session will examine FMLA compliance issues for multistate employers\, with an emphasis on coordinating federal FMLA obligations with related state leave laws. We will address coverage and eligibility analyses\, concurrent vs. non‑concurrent leave designation\, notice and certification timing\, intermittent leave tracking\, reinstatement rights across jurisdictions\, and challenging employee communications.  \n3:00 p.m. – Retaliation and Whistleblower Claims:  Working through Fact Patterns\nPresenters: Adam Hamel\, Amanda Brahm\, & Brian Garrett \nOverview: Employers are seeing an uptick in retaliation and whistleblower claims. Identifying and responding correctly to protected activity can be a challenge and this session is designed to test your knowledge through real-life scenarios. Come ready to discuss! \n4:00 p.m. – Q&A & Wrap-Up \n  \nCredits \nMcLane Middleton will be offering HRCI and SHRM credits for this event. \n  \nCost: \n$199.00 \nRegistration includes continental breakfast\, lunch\, and electronic copies of materials. 
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/2026-new-hampshire-employment-law-update/
LOCATION:Castleton Banquet & Conference Center\, 58 Enterprise Drive\, Windham\, NH\, 03087
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SUMMARY:Immigration Compliance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Policies on Forms I-9 and  ICE Visits in an Aggressive Enforcement Environment \nAs federal agencies continue to prioritize immigration compliance\, employers are facing greater exposure to audits\, investigations\, and penalties stemming from I‑9 errors—many of which are unintentional and avoidable. \nJoin members from McLane Middleton’s Immigration Practice Group as they present an in‑depth Immigration Compliance Workshop focused on the most current and critical Form I‑9 challenges facing employers\, particularly in light of increased worksite enforcement and heightened government scrutiny. \nThis session is designed to help employers understand today’s enforcement landscape and equip HR and hiring teams with the practical tools needed to reduce risk and maintain compliance. \nOur panel will break down the fundamentals of I‑9 compliance and share practical tips and best practices. Topics include: \n\nGeneral I-9 News\nIssues with TPS and EAD Extensions\nRemote Completion Options for Eligible Employers\nOverview of Form I-9 and Acceptable Document List with In-Depth\nInformation and Hands-On Completion Training\nRetention Rules\nI-9 Audit Readiness\nIssue Spotting\nICE Visits at the Worksite and Beyond\n\nThis workshop is recommended for HR professionals\, hiring managers\, and anyone involved in worksite compliance. \nCredits \nMcLane Middleton will be offering HRCI and SHRM credits for this event. \nCost \n$175 – Registration includes continental breakfast\, an I-9 workbook\, and HRCI and SHRM credits.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/immigration-compliance-workshop/
LOCATION:Grappone Center\, 70 Constitution Ave\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T080000
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SUMMARY:2025 NHSCPA/McLane Middleton Tax Forum
DESCRIPTION:The 43rd annual Tax Forum presented by New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants & McLane Middleton will take place on November 21\, 2025 at the Grappone Center in Concord\, NH. \nThis forum brings together experienced practitioners and industry professionals to discuss recent developments in federal\, state\, and local tax law. Attendees will gain valuable updates\, learn best practices\, and explore emerging trends that impact individuals\, businesses\, and advisors alike. \nAgenda just announced!* \n8:00 a.m. – Welcome \n8:05 a.m. – Federal Tax Update/One Big Beautiful Bill\nPresenters: John Rich\, McLane Middleton; Amy Drake\, McLane Middleton; Josh Sandler\, McLane Middleton; Kory Reynolds\, Baker Newman Noyes; Rick Bellitti\, LGA \n9:45 a.m. – Break \n10:00 a.m. – Local/State Tax Update\nPresenters: Steven Burke\, McLane Middleton; Josh Sandler\, McLane Middleton; Kim O’Connor\, Nathan Wechsler; Lawrence Gagnon\, NH Dept. of Revenue \n11:45 a.m. – Lunch \n12:45 a.m. – Estate Tax Update\nPresenters: Patrick Collins & Brandon Vallie\, McLane Middleton \n2:15 p.m. – Break \n2:30 p.m. – M&A Issues for Accounting Firms\nPresenters: Patrick Closson\, McLane Middleton; Harper Marshall\, Peloton \n4:00 p.m. – Conclusion \nCPE Credits: 8 \n*Agenda and speakers subject to change
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/2025-nhscpa-mclane-middleton-tax-forum/
LOCATION:Grappone Center\, 70 Constitution Ave\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T080000
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SUMMARY:NHSCPA/McLane Middleton Tax Forum
DESCRIPTION:This 42 nd annual NHSCPA/McLane Middleton Tax Forum will be held on Friday\, November 17\, 2023 at the Grappone Center in Concord\, NH. \nAgenda: \n8:00 a.m. – 8:05 a.m. – Welcome & Introductions \n\nJohn E. Rich\, Jr.\, McLane Middleton\n\n8:05 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Federal Tax Update\nSpeakers: \n\nHolly Salois & Josh Sandler\, McLane Middleton\nMatthew Foley\, LGA LLP\n\nThis session will focus on recent federal tax updates along with highlighting the key federal tax items that will be addressed\, or not\, upon the forthcoming sunset of certain of the TCJA provisions. This will include an update on key United States Supreme Court cases such as Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Moore v. United States\, as well as legislative guidance issued during the past year and any late breaking tax developments. \n9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. – Break \n9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Artificial Intelligence\nSpeakers: \n\nJohn F. Weaver\, McLane Middleton\nKory Reynolds\, Baker Newman Noyes\nRyan Robinson\, Mainstay Technologies\n\nThis panel will explore how AI is transforming tax and legal services\, focusing on its applications\, risks\, and compliance challenges. Panelists will discuss AI’s role in fraud detection\, data management\, security\, and evolving legal standards\, offering insights into the future of professional services in an AI-driven landscape. \n11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Break \n11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – IRS Update: Direct Filing and Enforcement Initiatives\nSpeaker: \n\nJoe McCarthy\, IRS\n\nIn this session learn about the most common ways tax practices are breached and their client tax information stolen. Also\, learn about steps you can take better secure your tax information. There will also be a discussion about the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) safeguard rule; specifically the written information security plan (WISP) requirement and the FTC multi-factor authentication requirement for securing client data. \n12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Lunch \n1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. – Local/State Tax Update / Issues relating to Remote Workers\nSpeakers: \n\nMargaret “Peg” O’Brien\, McLane Middleton\nLeanne Scott\, Baker Newman Noyes\n\nState & Local Tax Update \nThis session will highlight recent New Hampshire tax developments\, then pivot to focus on a more multistate picture of common tax issues faced by companies in employing and deploying remote workforces. For ex.\, multistate income tax withholding\, nexus for other tax types (business income/franchise\, gross receipts\, sales/use taxes)\, etc. \nLegal Considerations with Remote Workers \nThis session will explore some of the key legal considerations associated with remote workers such as wage and hour compliance and leave laws. Do you know which state laws apply to your client’s workforce? \n2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Break \n2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Gift and Estate Planning for Individuals and Closely Held Business Owners Post-TCJA \nSpeakers: \n\nChristina L. Krakoff\, McLane Middleton\nJean McDevitt\, Baker Newman Noyes\nKevin Kennedy & Jessica Parasco\, Maloney and Kennedy\, PLLC\n\nThis session will provide an overall review of Business Valuations related to estate and gift tax planning as well as updates on IRS positions on business valuations. In addition a discussion on Estate and Gift Tax planning and an update including the Tax Cut and Jobs Act expiring components. \nCPE Credits: 8
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/nhscpa-mclane-middleton-tax-forum/
LOCATION:Grappone Center\, 70 Constitution Ave\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
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