The IRS recently issued a new fact sheet to answer certain FAQs about the rules in SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (the “Act”) that give special rights under certain qualified
IRS Releases Guidance on Disaster Relief Under Qualified Plans and IRAs
Can Former UNLV QB Matthew Sluka Seek to Enforce His NIL Agreement with the University
On September 25th, now former University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) quarterback Matthew Sluka announced he was leaving the UNLV Rebels football program immediately because, in his view, the representations
The Corporate Transparency Act Requires Filings from Most LLCs, Corporations and Limited Partnerships
On January 1, 2024 the Corporate Transparency Act, which imposes reporting requirements on small businesses, went into effect. The purpose of the CTA is to require most small business entities
Effective Immediately: Streamlined Energy Siting in New Hampshire
On July 26, 2024, Governor Sununu signed into law House Bill 609 to streamline energy project siting under RSA 162-H:1 and provide greater continuity in decision-making. The product of over
Local Communities Responding to the Homelessness Crisis
With Prior New Hampshire Precedent, Recent U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Gives Flexibility The homelessness crisis and its effects on our community, state, and country have become increasingly severe in recent
Know The Law: Confidential and Non-Disclosure Protections
Q: I am a business owner, and my company shares sensitive business information both internally and externally. What do I need to do to protect my business from another party’s
Massachusetts Issues New Workers’ Compensation Notice That Must be Posted by September 16
The Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents recently announced that it has revised the workers’ compensation Notice to Employees poster and has established new notice requirements. Pursuant to Circular Letter No.
Final Regulations Concerning Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
On June 18, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (“EEOC”) final regulations implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) came into effect. The final regulations help to fill in the
Know the Law: Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreements
Q: What’s an SNDA, and why does my commercial lender want my landlord and its bank to sign one? A: Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement, or SNDA, is an agreement
Texas Federal Court Sets Aside the FTC’s Rule Banning Non-Competes, With the Court’s Order Having Nationwide Effect
Last week brought a major development in litigation surrounding the FTC’s sweeping rule that would ban and render unenforceable most non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Specifically, on August 20, 2024, the
Understanding the Vital Role of Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Umbrella Policies
It was about 8:30 p.m. on a Friday evening. Tony, who was delivering for one of the meal delivery services, is on his way home from his last drop off
AI Law Is Emerging: Are You Prepared for It?
Artificial intelligence is not just useful to compose an essay, legal brief, or article for the Bar News. Businesspeople who believe that AI is far from widespread application or inapplicable
Know the Law: Due Diligence Considerations
Q: I am thinking about purchasing a commercial property, but I want to know as much about the property as possible before going through with it. What should I consider?
Estate Planning Considerations for Highly Appreciated Assets
The average American is generally unconcerned with federal estate taxes because exclusions are historically high.[1] As of 2020, this federal transfer tax only applied to an estimated 0.2% of deceased
New Hampshire Adopts New Law Prohibiting Workplace Discrimination Based on Protective Hairstyles
New Hampshire has adopted a law that creates a private cause of action for discrimination based on hairstyles related to a person’s ethnicity. On July 3, 2024, New Hampshire Governor
Supreme Court Lowers Threshold for Discriminatory Job Transfer Claims
In a recent decision, the United States Supreme Court in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri settled a conflict between the federal courts about the level of harm an