Q: Our company became aware of a new federal law, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. What are the key provisions of the law? A: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“the
Know the Law: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Forum Selection Clauses: More Than Just a Boilerplate Term
Many businesses spend significant time and energy negotiating the substantive provisions of a contract. Fewer businesses put careful thought into the remaining terms of the contract, often viewing them as
The Impact of the Supreme Court’s Admissions Decisions on Independent Schools
Additionally republished from the Enrollment Management Association’s The Yield magazine, September 2023. On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the latest in a series of consequential decisions
Taking the Leap From Solo Entrepreneur to Employer
Many solo entrepreneurs consider expanding their footprint by hiring employees for the first time. Growing your workforce provides scalability, invites innovation and expertise, increases productivity and revenue, and establishes business
Significant Changes to a Retirement Plan Near You
At the end of 2022, President Biden signed the second major piece of retirement plan legislation in the past three years, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement 2.0
Where Is New Hampshire Going with Cybersecurity and Privacy?
The privacy and security of personal information is a critical societal and business issue. Individuals are rightfully interested in managing their personal information. Businesses are rightfully interested in using the
Exploring Copyright Issues in Connection with Generative AI
Although artificial intelligence (AI) has been assimilated into most of our lives in one way or another for many years, the recent increase in visibility of “generative AI” systems and
Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers, Bar Associations, and Courts
The New Hampshire Bar News recently published articles by Tom Jarvis and Misty Griffith that considered the adoption of generative “artificial intelligence” (AI) tools into the legal profession. As Jarvis
Know the Law: Legal Paycheck Deductions
Q: Sometimes, our employees lose their uniforms or quit their job with a negative PTO balance. Can we, as an employer, make deductions from the employee’s final paycheck to cover
Solar Power Electrifies Businesses Around NH
New Hampshire businesses are using solar power more and more for their energy needs. The New Hampshire Business Review reached out to a panel of experts, including McLane Middleton attorney
Steering A Closely Held Company Clear of Claims of Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Lately, there seems to be a run on internal disputes between the owners of closely held companies who also serve as corporate officers and directors. Some of those disputes are
Know the Law: How Do I Grow My Business?
Q: I started my company 3 years ago and our customers love our products. However, our sales have remained stagnant and we are barely making a profit. What are some
Employers Take Note: In-Person Document Inspection for I-9 Forms Resumes
Andrea Hellrigel, Suffolk Law Student and Summer Associate The option for remote work has become a new normal for many companies. With employees working throughout the country, sometimes thousands of
How the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Impacts Seacoast Employers
On May 11, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rescinded the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). That decision followed the non-renewal of the national emergency declaration (NE)
NIL Deals Sweeping the SEC Could Lead to a Slippery Slope
Lawmakers in some of the states housing South Eastern Conference (SEC) schools are beginning to adopt laws intended to give schools more leeway with name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals
$500B Lawsuit Over Failed Commander’s Sale
Dan Davis’ $7.1B bid to purchase the Washington Commanders from NFL owner Dan Snyder back in March failed. Davis is now seeking $500B in damages from Bank of America in