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
Know the Law: Preparing to Sell a Business
Potential for Individual Liability in Employment Claims
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
New Hampshire Magazine Ask the Expert: Wills & Estate Planning
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
Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank – Massachusetts depositors have more options
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
An Estate Planner’s Guide to Key Changes Under SECURE 2.0
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,
The Sports Broadcasting Act’s Decaying Authority Highlighted as Amazon Announces Black Friday NFL Game
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,
PGA vs. LIV: What Does the Future Hold?
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
Know the Law: NH Has Options to Protect Assets from Creditors
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
The Health Benefits of an Electric Vehicle Future
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
Know the Law: Privileged Communications with Corporate Counsel
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
The Corporate Transparency Act
A replay of the Corporate Transparency Act webinar from February 16, 2023 with Patrick Closson and Tony Delyani.
McDonald’s Complaints Serve up Some Workplace Legal Lessons for all Employers
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
What Non-Tax Lawyers Should Know About LLC Tax
It is critical that individuals who are forming New Hampshire LLCs, whether these are single-member or multimember LLCs, be aware of the federal and New Hampshire tax issues relevant to
Life Insurance as a Funding Mechanism for Deferred Compensation Plans: Tax Traps for the Unwary
Business owners frequently use nonqualified deferred compensation (“NQDC”) plans to attract, retain and incentivize key employees. An NQDC plan, unlike a 401(k) plan or other qualified plan, cannot be funded
A Bid to Improve New Hampshire’s Energy Infrastructure Siting Process
In 2021, the New Hampshire Legislature established a committee to study necessary revisions to the Site Evaluation Committee (“SEC”), including whether the statutory purpose and original intent for the SEC
Know the Law: Shared Driveway Easement
Q: I purchased a property with a shared driveway easement with my neighbor. What is an easement and how do I allocate costs of maintaining and repairing the driveway with