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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
You grab your morning coffee and head to your office in a rush, ready to close the door and bury yourself in the paperwork you have been neglecting for weeks
The last thing you want as an estate planner is to take the stand to explain why a will or trust you drafted should be upheld. Yet, the risk of