A few months ago, our Sports Practice Group hosted a panel event focused on name, image, and likeness (NIL), which featured discussion among Michael McCann of The University of New
Will Congress Pass Federal NIL Legislation?
Maximizing the Effectiveness and Impact of School Employee Interviews
The employee interview process is a critical component of building and shaping school culture. Not only is it a chance to learn more about candidates to your school and to
Know The Law: Complete Setting Up Your Business
Q: I wanted to start my own business, so I created a New Hampshire corporation by filing Articles of Incorporation with the New Hampshire Secretary of State. While I was
Mitigating Liability from a Cyber Breach
All businesses – in all industries and of all sizes – are now targets for cyber criminals. Therefore, implementing reasonable measures to reduce the risk of cyber breach is the
An Introduction to the Corporate Transparency Act
For many years, Congress and law enforcement officials have recognized that organized crime, terrorists, and various other bad actors have utilized legally created entities to engage in and finance illegal
Malpractice Risks in Forming New Hampshire Multi-Member LLCs
To sue a lawyer for breaching her duty of care in forming a New Hampshire multimember LLC, a plaintiff must prove, on the basis of expert testimony: That an attorney-client
Ring in the New Year with an Internal Wage and Hour Audit
The start of a new year is the perfect time for New Hampshire employers to review their pay practices for compliance with state and federal wage and hour laws and
The Massachusetts Millionaires Tax
Massachusetts voters have approved a ballot initiative known as the “Millionaires Tax.” It amends the Massachusetts Constitution to impose an additional 4% tax on annual taxable income in excess of
Know the Law: Upstream Gifting
Q: What is Upstream Gifting and How Can it Minimize My Taxes? A: The average American is generally unconcerned with federal estate taxes because exclusions are historically high (in 2023,
Real Estate Tips for Pro Athletes
High net worth individuals comprise a core of McLane Middleton’s clientele, including a number of professional athletes. As has been well reported, many professional athletes have made questionable investments, including
The NBA’s Equity Portfolio Eyeing Growth
While the NBA has been acquiring equity stakes in companies since 2014, the NBA Board of Governors officially approved the NBA Equity division last December to ramp up the leagues
Bruins Hire Law Firm After Controversial Player Signing
Just a few weeks after the Boston Bruins’ controversial signing of Mitchell Miller, the team has engaged Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison “to conduct an independent review of [its]
Know the Law: Best Practices for Student Athletes Pursuing Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Deals in New England
Q: What legal issues should New England student athletes and their parents be considering and aware of when pursuing an NIL opportunity and reviewing proposed NIL agreements? A: Since the
Preparing to Sell – Initial Steps for a Successful Middle Market Transaction
Selling a business is not for the faint of heart. The mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) process takes discipline and focus. It will be enormously distracting and will require significant management
Could the Washington Commanders Play in DC Again? There Are Some Legal Hurdles.
With rumors of Daniel Synder’s potential sale of the Washington Commanders running through the NFL, much of the gossip centers around possible buyers, including Jeff Bezos, two former suitors for
The Cybersecurity Risks Posed by Employee Benefit, Payroll Services
Employers commonly utilize online cloud services to administer employee benefits and payroll. Those services entail the collection and management of huge amounts of highly sensitive information about employees and their