Q: There are so many business formation resources online. Why should I hire a lawyer to help me launch my startup company? A: With a quick internet search, founders can
Know the Law: DIY vs. Hiring a Business Lawyer to Help Launch Your Startup
Protecting Intellectual Property From Infringement on Amazon
What does a business do when it finds its copyright is being infringed by an online seller? Consumers and businesses alike know and appreciate the value and dominance of Amazon
The Importance of Retirement Plan Oversight
On April 26th Fidelity Investments announced that it was expanding its retirement plan investment offerings to enable employers to offer digital assets, specifically bitcoin, as an investment option in 401(k)
Cyber: What Is the Role of an Attorney?
Businesses often mistakenly believe that cyber is task for information technology (IT). They do not know that attorneys play a critical role in security and privacy, or they do not
An Overview of Florida’s Tenancy by the Entireties Law
Florida’s housing market has consistently been at or near the top of the hottest markets during the last several years. Zillow named Tampa, Florida as the hottest city in the
Groundwater Rules Confusion
Supreme Court’s discharge regulation ruling raises ‘functional equivalency’ questions. Federal courts are now applying, with some real difficulty, the recent, dramatic expansion of the Clean Water Act (“CWA”) by the
Know the Law: Legal Implications for Student Athletes and NIL
Q: What does “NIL” mean, and how might it affect me or my child? A: Simply put, NIL refers to one’s “Name, Image, and Likeness.” More particularly, the news surrounding
Know the Law: New Hampshire Advance Directive and the Agent’s Authority
Q: What is an Advanced Directive and what authority does it provide my Agent? A: The New Hampshire Advance Directive contains two parts – the Durable Power of Attorney for
Office Hoteling: Are Reserved Workspaces Right for Your Hybrid Company Needs?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way Americans work, probably forever. When government quarantine orders required companies to shutter their offices and send employees home, employers soon found out that
Cause for Paws: How to Effectively Manage Animals in the Workplace
What is your company’s policy on pets in the workplace? What about emotional support pets? Employers are increasingly receiving requests from employees with disabilities—ranging from physical limitations to psychological or
Massachusetts Employers Beware! Treble Damages Are Available When Employers Are Even One Day Late with Final Wage Payment to Employee
The Massachusetts Wage Act, G.L. c. 149, §148 (the “Wage Act”) requires employers to pay employees discharged from employment all wages owed on the date of discharge. Employees who resign from
Businesses Beware – Misclassification of Workers as Independent Contractors Can Be Costly
For many businesses, hiring independent contractors seems like a perfect cost-saving solution during a start-up phase or in an uncertain economy. Because independent contractors are considered to be in business
Managed IT Services: Do You Really Know What You’re Getting?
Republished in NH Society of CPAs’ Connection newsletter (7/15/2022) Many businesses rely on managed services providers (MSPs). Doing so can be an effective solution to obtain technology services that businesses
The Importance of Promoting Mental and Physical Wellbeing in the Legal Profession
Regardless of whether one works in private practice or the public sector, one thing we lawyers all know – the practice of law is demanding. It constantly taxes our minds
Know the Law: What No-Contest Provisions in an Estate Plan Mean for You
Q: My mother’s estate planning documents contain something called “no-contest” provisions. What are these and how do they affect me? A: No-contest provisions, also referred to as “in terrorem” clauses,
A Room with a View: Is It an Office Perk or a Required Accommodation?
An office with a window is often a sign that the employee occupying it has some seniority. This framework was recently called into question by the U.S. District Court in