After years of building up your business, you are faced with the ultimate question: how to pass on the business to the next generation? The “next generation” may be one
Passing the Baton
New Hampshire’s New Trust Act A Boon To Local Businesses
By the middle of this century, as Americans pass along their accumulated wealth from one generation to the next and to charity, the projections are that the largest intergenerational wealth
Duties Of Retirement Plan Fiduciaries In The Wake Of Mutual Fund Settlements
In the last several months, a number of mutual fund providers have either been fined or reached multi-million dollar settlements with regulators over investment practices. Most recently, Citigroup and Putnam
Finding CERCLA Potentially Responsible Parties: Going Beyond The Basics
Anyone familiar with Superfund litigation knows that one of the first tasks a liable party undertakes is to search for other potentially responsible parties (PRPs). For sites with comparatively short
The Best Defense to Construction Litigation – Don’t Get Sued
It has become a cliche to say that we have a society that is pre-conditioned to file lawsuits to resolve business disputes. Many contractors, to their misfortune, have first-hand experience
What Lessons can be learned from Google’s Dutch Auction?
There are many ways to measure an IPO. One commonly watched metric is the first day performance of the stock price once the shares begin trading on a public exchange.
The Economics of H-1Bs: A Call to Strengthen the System
While the federal government holds the monopoly on issuing visas, the United States does not have a monopoly on the best and the brightest minds in cutting edge technology fields.
The Anatomy of a Business Sale Term Sheet
If you are marketing your company for sale or otherwise appear to be an attractive acquisition target, you may receive inquires from potential purchasers seeking to learn more about your
Real Estate Finance
The recent combination of low interest rates and increased fervor with which commercial banks are pursuing real estate-based loans has created an opportunity for many small to medium sized businesses
Self-Reporting Environmental Violations: When And How To Do It
Imagine you are the CEO of a mid-sized manufacturer with facilities in several New England states. You receive a report that a company-wide environmental audit has just revealed that your
Obtaining Insurance Coverage For Environmental Liabilities
Businesses often do not appreciate the opportunities that may exist to offset current environmental liabilities with insurance coverage. Now is an especially good time to consider this issue. The United
Google’s Dutch Auction IPO: Is There a Take Away Lesson for the Rest of Us?
Co-Written by Colleen Karpinsky There are many ways to measure an IPO. One commonly watched metric is the first day performance of the stock price once the shares begin trading
COBRA Notice Regulations Finalized
On May 26, 2004 the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) published final regulations on the content, timing, and delivery method for all COBRA notice requirements. The final regulations include
Final Paycheck Deduction For Advanced Vacation Time Held To Violate NH Law
Across the state, many a New Hampshire employer allows its employees to take vacation time before it is fully accrued. In such instances, the employer will usually have the employee
NH Law May Give Age Discrimination Protection For Young
The United States Supreme Court recently issued a noteworthy decision interpreting the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”). In the case of General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. v.
Showing Compliance With Employment Eligibility Verification Requirements
For the most part, employers are aware that all new employees are required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9, within three days of their start date. Prior to