As New Hampshire businesses continue to navigate the evolving COVID-19 landscape, it is important that they are well prepared for employee separations, whether voluntary or involuntary. Former employees are ambassadors
Exiting Employee Obligations
The Cost of Injured Children: An Examination of Carrigan v. N.H. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Child abuse imposes untold suffering, both physical and emotional, on each child it impacts. According to the Center for Disease Control: “In fiscal year 2008, U.S. state and local child
Biden Administration Marks ADA Anniversary by Releasing Long COVID Disability Guidance
In honor of the 31st anniversary of the enactment of the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) on July 26, the Biden Administration has announced the release of a package of guidance and
Moving Toward Mandates? The Latest Thoughts on COVID Vaccination for Employers
A replay of the August 5, 2021 webinar with attorneys Susan E. Schorr and Laura McKelligott Kahl.
Know the Law: Considerations for Implementing a Parental Leave Policy
Q: Our New Hampshire company would like to implement a parental leave policy. What are some things we need to consider to get started? A: The following are some of the
Know The Law: Getting Credit – Creditor Claim Process and Deadlines
Q: Before my mom died, I took care of her. I spent about 10 hours per week providing caregiving services and coordinating medical visits and a schedule of visiting nurses.
Privacy Laws and Rights: New Hampshire Doesn’t Have One Yet, But Businesses Should Be Prepared
Throughout their short history, privacy regulations have caused a stir among the organizations they govern. When the European Union’s privacy law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), was adopted in
Law in the Marketplace: Should Lawyers Work Remotely?
Eric Grossman, the chief legal officer of Morgan Stanley, the billion-dollar global investment bank, recently sent a letter to all law firms working for his company, advising them that Morgan
Mobile Device Management: What Can You Gain With It and Lose Without It?
Practicing law today requires the use of mobile devices, like cellphones, tablets, and laptops. Yet, because of their mobility and value, there is an increased risk that these devices will
Defenses to Preference Actions: New and Refined Tools to Keep in Mind
One common interaction businesses have with the United States bankruptcy system is the unfortunate experience of being a defendant in a preference action. Generally, the business receives a demand letter
Defining the Standard of Care
When the pandemic struck and schools switched to remote learning in March 2020, independent school administrators and boards shifted into crisis mode. The year that followed has been exhausing. Fortunately,
Know the Law: Permitting and Regulatory Requirements on Public Waters
Q: Last week’s Know the Law on “Mooring Placement on Unregulated Lakes” discussed littoral rights and mooring placements in the absence of explicit State regulations. In response to the article,
A Proposal to Mitigate the Risk to Public School Teachers’ Careers From New Hampshire’s Right to Freedom from Discrimination in Public Workplaces and Education Act
*updated August 2, 2021 On June 25, 2021, N.H. RSA 354-A:29, the Right to Freedom from Discrimination in Public Workplaces and Education Act, became law. The statute is only five
Know the Law: Mooring Placement on Unregulated Lakes
Q: I recently purchased lakefront property in New Hampshire and want to place a mooring adjacent to my shoreline. I’ve been told that moorings on this lake are not regulated
Environmental Priorities and Regulation Under the Biden Administration
How will environmental regulation change under the new Administration? What is Environmental Justice? Is my business more likely to be inspected by the State or federal government than a year
Summer Hiring and Youth Employment Laws in New Hampshire
Published in Drive: NH – a Publication of the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association (June 2021) Now that Governor Sununu has lifted many of the COVID-19 restrictions, and replaced them