Businesses face serious risk of liability arising from cybersecurity and privacy breach and use of artificial intelligence. Just like we would not (or should not) drive a car without auto
Cyber, Privacy and AI Insurance – Do You Have It?
Know the Law: My Insurance Company Denied My Business Coverage
Q: I am the CEO of a steakhouse chain that franchises restaurants across the northeast. We recently terminated a franchisee that was not living up to its contractual obligations. We
Zoning in on Change: The Potential Implications of House Bill 631
The 2023 New Hampshire Statewide Housing Needs Assessment predicted that the State needs roughly 60,000 additional housing units by 2030 to keep up with its growing population. The Assessment identifies
Practical Uses for Financial Powers of Attorney
Estate planning is often thought of as a way to pass your assets to the next generation at your death. However, another aspect of estate planning is designating someone to
Major Retirement Plan Changes to Become Effective in 2025 and 2026
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
Know the Law: Keep in Line with NH’s New Privacy Law
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
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NH Interest and Dividends Tax Repealed as of January 1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