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Student Handbooks: Essential Updates for the New School Year

Posted on March 29, 2023 (November 30, 2023) by Jessica Oliveri
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Brian B. Garrett, Linda S. Johnson, and Vineesha S. Sow provide guidance on how to tackle the annual project of updating an independent school’s student handbook to meet both evolving laws

Posted in Education

NLRB Rules Overly Broad Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Clauses are Unlawful

Posted on March 28, 2023 (May 23, 2023) by Jessica Oliveri
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In a recent decision, the National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) ruled that overly broad confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements are unlawful. In fact, even the mere offering of

Posted in Employment & Labor

Privacy in the Workplace: Legal Considerations of Surveillance at Work

Posted on March 24, 2023 (March 28, 2023) by Jessica Oliveri
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As technology continues to advance, so does the capability for employers to monitor the workplace.  From video surveillance to keystroke tracking and social media monitoring, there are many ways employers

Posted in Employment & Labor

Landlords’ Right to Restrain Tenant Transfer Rights

Posted on March 24, 2023 (June 13, 2023) by Jessica Oliveri
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As business needs change, a tenant may have excess space that could be sublet to generate income to offset the lease expense.  In the alternative, the sale of the business

Posted in Real Estate & Land Use, Uncategorized

Know the Law: Preparing to Sell a Business

Posted on March 19, 2023 (March 20, 2023) by Jessica Oliveri
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Q: I am the owner of a business and have decided the time is right for me to explore a sale of the company. Is there anything I should be

Posted in Corporate

Potential for Individual Liability in Employment Claims

Posted on March 16, 2023 (March 16, 2023) by Jessica Oliveri
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Many business owners, officers and managers incorrectly believe that corporate formation will automatically protect them from personal liability in employment litigation.  In other words, they think that the only possible

Posted in Employment & Labor

New Hampshire Magazine Ask the Expert: Wills & Estate Planning

Posted on March 15, 2023 (May 2, 2023) by Jessica Oliveri
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Should people create a Living Will and grant healthcare power of attorney and financial power of attorney in case they are incapacitated? Appointing an agent to make health care and

Posted in Trusts & Estates

Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank – Massachusetts depositors have more options

Posted on March 14, 2023 (March 15, 2023) by Jessica Oliveri
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The regulatory seizure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank understandably caused significant concern that depositors’ funds would not be paid. Why the panic?  Because deposits of more than $250,000

Posted in Corporate

An Estate Planner’s Guide to Key Changes Under SECURE 2.0

Posted on March 13, 2023 (March 13, 2023) by Jessica Oliveri
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Just as most estate planners, financial advisors, employers, and plan administrators had gotten accustomed to the recent changes to federal laws and regulations that control retirement accounts, on December 29,

Posted in Trusts & Estates

The Sports Broadcasting Act’s Decaying Authority Highlighted as Amazon Announces Black Friday NFL Game

Posted on March 10, 2023 (November 6, 2023) by Michael McLean
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Earlier this week, Amazon announced that it would broadcast an NFL game on Black Friday this year through its popular streaming service Prime Video. According to the online shopping retailer,

Posted in Sports Practice Group

PGA vs. LIV: What Does the Future Hold?

Posted on March 9, 2023 (March 21, 2023) by Michael McLean
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The Players Championship, one of the biggest events in golf, is set to be played in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL this weekend. The event build-up calls for the usual conversations

Posted in Sports Practice Group

Know the Law: NH Has Options to Protect Assets from Creditors

Posted on March 6, 2023 (March 20, 2023) by Michael McLean
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Q:  I work in a profession that exposes me to potential liability. I have insurance, but what options does New Hampshire law provide for additional protection from creditors? A: New

Posted in Trusts & Estates

The Health Benefits of an Electric Vehicle Future

Posted on March 2, 2023 (March 2, 2023) by Jessica Oliveri

The economic and greenhouse gas emissions benefits of transitioning to electric vehicles, or EVs, get significant attention, as they should.  The so-called wallet and environmental paybacks of EVs will be

Posted in Energy & Environment

Know the Law: Privileged Communications with Corporate Counsel

Posted on February 18, 2023 (March 20, 2023) by Jessica Oliveri
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Q: I work for a corporation. Is my conversation with its attorney privileged? A: It might depend on what you are talking about.  Important to keep in mind is that

Posted in Corporate, Trial Practice and Litigation

The Corporate Transparency Act

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Jessica Oliveri
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A replay of the Corporate Transparency Act webinar from February 16, 2023 with Patrick Closson and Tony Delyani.  

Posted in Corporate

McDonald’s Complaints Serve up Some Workplace Legal Lessons for all Employers

Posted on February 16, 2023 (February 21, 2023) by Jessica Oliveri
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Businesses are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and harassment-free work environment for their employees. A business’s failure to promptly and thoroughly respond to allegations of sexual harassment may

Posted in Employment & Labor

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