Q: What is a Revocable Trust and why is it so popular? A: A person who creates a modern New Hampshire estate plan using a Revocable Trust (or Living Trust)
Know the Law: Revocable Trusts Provide Privacy and Avoid Probate Court
A New Administration and New Congress Brings More Changes to Employee Benefit Plans
To the surprise of no one who closely follow these matters, the Biden Administration and new Congress has quickly moved to advance their priorities relating to employee benefit plans even
Get to the Point: COVID-19 Vaccinations and Independent School Students
With the pandemic under greater control and vaccines increasingly available, independent schools are entering this summer looking to take a well-deserved break. One issue on the top of many school’s
Massachusetts Enacts Temporary Emergency Paid Sick Leave Law Extending COVID-19 Paid Time Off Through September
Beginning on May 28, 2021 and extending through the end of September, Massachusetts employees will be eligible for up to 40 hours of Emergency Paid Sick Leave providing paid time
What Should Trademark Owners Know About the Trademark Modernization Act?
In recent years, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has seen a substantial increase in the number of trademark applications and registration maintenance filings with fraudulent or inaccurate claims
Know the Law: Massachusetts Provides a Private Fund Adviser Exemption
Q: I would like to create and manage a fund for investments in various securities of public and private companies in Massachusetts. Do I need to register as an investment
The Battle to Trademark “THE”
In late April, fashion brand Marc Jacobs and The Ohio State University (OSU) called a truce in their battle over the trademark “THE.” Marc Jacobs filed an intent-to-use (ITU) application
Everything Is Not Terminator: The AI Genie Bottle
Earlier this year, Amnesty International announced its “Ban the Scan” campaign in New York City. It warns that “[f]acial recognition technology can amplify racially discriminatory policing” and that “Black and
Know The Law: Foreign Qualification Doesn’t Mean International
Q: I operate a construction supply sales business in New Hampshire as a limited liability company. My bank recently asked me if the business has any foreign qualifications. We do
The Biden Administration’s Environmental Agenda Approaching The President’s 100th Day in Office
On his first day in office, President Biden issued Executive Order 13990 entitled “Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis” (EO). The EO
The Exit (or Stay) Interview: Done Well, It’s a Critical Tool in the Business Toolbox
By: Charla Stevens In a March 21, 2021 article the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) advised businesses to be prepared for a turnover “tsunami” once the pandemic ends. Although
Cybersecurity Breach: How Can Businesses Mitigate Damages of Breach?
Breach happens. It is an unavoidable fact of life. Every business will experience breach: it’s not a matter of if but when. Businesses certainly should prepare themselves by adopting safeguards
New Hampshire and Massachusetts Condominium Practice: What’s Different? What’s the Same?
As bordering states it is hard to think of two other bordering states with more contrasts, although Utah and Nevada come to mind. Although we regard Massachusetts as more likely
Know The Law: A Nonprofit Board’s Duties When Ceasing Operations
Q: What are the duties/responsibilities of a non-profit organization and/or its Board of Directors regarding surplus funds and physical inventory should that non-profit decide to cease operations? A: The law of
Review of Purchase and Sale Agreement Important Before Signing
A home purchase or sale is likely the biggest transaction of your life. Hiring a real estate attorney to review the purchase and sale agreement and represent you in the
Pfizer Announces its Vaccine May Soon be Administered to Children
The Chairman and CEO of Pfizer announced on Tuesday, May 4, that it expects the FDA to expand Emergency Use Authorization, allowing children ages 12-15 to receive its vaccine. Previously,