Q: What does New Hampshire’s recently enacted privacy law mean for individuals and businesses? A: New Hampshire has joined a group of 20 states that have enacted an information privacy
Know the Law: Keep in Line with NH’s New Privacy Law
Are Salaried Employees in New Hampshire Eligible for Overtime Pay?
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), all employees in the workplace are classified as either exempt or non-exempt. Non-exempt employees must be paid at least minimum wage for
NH Interest and Dividends Tax Repealed as of January 1
Starting January 1, 2025, New Hampshire taxpayers are no longer subject to the New Hampshire Interest & Dividends Tax (“I&D”). The I&D tax was enacted in 1923 and assessed tax
USCIS Announced FY 2026 H-1B Cap Registration Period
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap will be open from 12pm EST on March 7, 2025, through 12pm EST
How Independent Schools Can Prepare for an ICE Encounter
The executive orders enacted by President Trump in the early days of his second administration have raised significant concerns among independent schools nationwide. Schools are increasingly worried about potential U.S.
Best Practices for Employers Navigating ICE Visits
Immigration has been a central focus of the new presidential administration since taking office and is expected to remain a top priority. Workplace raids soared during the early years of
Know the Law: Defining Operating Agreements
Q: What is an LLC operating agreement, and what provisions does it typically include? A: An operating agreement outlines the internal affairs and governance of a limited liability company, akin
Forecast 2025: What Are this Year’s Biggest Legal-Tech Challenges?
Businesses face three predominate legal-technology challenges in 2025. First, businesses need to implement artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations using foresighted legal strategies to do so. Second, organized cyber criminals
The Coming Update to The New Hampshire Coastal Flood Risk Summary
Against the backdrop of the two huge January 2024 storms that heavily damaged the New Hampshire coast (www.seacoastonline.com), cities, towns, individuals and businesses (“stakeholders”) on the Seacoast should be aware
Employment Agreements: Considerations for Independent Schools During the Hiring Season
Brian B. Garrett, and Sean S. LaPorta cover the process of updating faculty and staff employment agreements, including guidance on what language is essential for this annual ritual for independent
Navigating I-9 Compliance Amid Rising Scrutiny
Immigration enforcement was a key focus of President Trump’s reelection campaign, with his administration expected to target employers hiring undocumented workers. A potential sign of the impending increase in worksite
Know the Law: Keeping Taxes Down on Stock From Your Employer
Q: I will be receiving restricted stock from my employer. Is there a way to minimize my taxes when I sell the stock in the future? A: Restricted stock is
Don’t Forget About 409A in Retirement Agreements
An employer may seek to reward a long-time or key employee for good work by promising to pay a bonus to the employee upon the employee’s retirement. However, an employer
SCOTUS Rules on Standard of Proof in FLSA Exemption Cases
The United States Supreme Court just issued a unanimous decision settling a dispute in the lower courts about what standard of proof applies in cases where an employee’s exemption from
Law Enforcement Wants to Bring Your Client in for Questioning – Common Themes Advising Clients for Testimony in White Collar Criminal Investigations
Your client is a medical device sales representative who had an FBI agent knock on her front door requesting to ask some questions about her former employer. Your client is
Insurance for Cyber, Privacy and AI: Are You Sure You Have It?
Cybersecurity breach, privacy law violation, and artificial intelligence pose risks of significant liability for law firms and businesses. Just like we would never practice law without malpractice insurance, we should