Q: An employee just asked her manager for an exemption from one of our company’s rules because it would require her to violate her religious beliefs. Does the company need
Know the Law: Do We Have to Accommodate Our Employees’ Religious Beliefs?
The Need for ‘Active Bystanders’
They can be a company’s best defense against workplace harassment and discrimination. It is an unfortunate fact that acts of harassment and discrimination occur in workplaces every day. Sometimes the
What Does It Mean When It Is a Seller’s Market
The past year has been unusual for many reasons, including that we have been experiencing an extraordinarily robust market for acquisitions and sales of privately held companies. Those who watch
What Troubles May Lurk Ahead When It Comes to Treatment of Trust Interest in Divorce
In 2017, I wrote an article about the treatment of trust interest in a marital proceeding. It started with the following: “Your divorce client advises you that her parents, who
Revisiting Your Enrollment Contract for a Post-COVID Pandemic Environment
Independent school administrators are finally settling into a rhythm with the academic year, and then the holidays approach and you realize it: it’s time to update your school’s enrollment contract.
Risk & Compliance: Religious Rights and Personal Liberties in Independent Schools
By: Charla Stevens Employers must make accommodations for their workers’ religious beliefs as long as no “undue hardship” is imposed on the business by doing so. This is law, Under
OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID Vaccinations
A replay of the November 10, 2021 webinar with presenters Adam Hamel, Peg O’Brien, Jennifer Parent, Charla Stevens, and Laura Kahl.
Using “Purpose Trusts” for the Tax-Efficient Transfer of Cabins, Camps and Cottages
New Hampshire is a leading jurisdiction for establishing trusts. Since 2004, the New Hampshire Legislature has continually modernized its trust laws to make trust administration more efficient, to provide flexibility
Know the Law: Emails, Texts and iPhones: Preserving Devices, Communication in Probate Litigation
Q: My mom passed away a few months ago, and my sister is challenging the estate plan. She is asking for my mom’s texts and emails. I tried to access
OSHA Releases Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID Vaccinations and Testing for Employers With 100 or More Employees
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued an Emergency Temporary Standard imposing significant new requirements on employers with 100 or more employees regarding COVID-19 vaccination, testing, face coverings, notification,
New Hampshire Law Regarding Relocating a Minor Child Out of State
If you are currently involved in a divorce or parenting matter and trying to relocate your minor child out of the state of New Hampshire, and the move will result
Know the Law: Getting Your Trademark Stake in the Ground
Q: I’m in the process of getting my new business off the ground. I have created a trademark that I plan to use with my products and want to ensure
Offshore Wind Promotion and Procurement in New Hampshire
Over the past few years, both the New Hampshire Legislature and Executive Branch considered initiatives to advance offshore wind (“OSW”) development. Legislative and Executive Branch support for an OSW procurement
Where Do We Go From Here? A Look at the Future of Virtual Mediations
Two weeks. I recall the ask clearly in March 2020 – please plan to work from home for two weeks in an effort to slow the emerging spread of the
Know the Law: Email May Not Suffice for Boards to Act
Q: Our board of directors often needs to act quickly outside of our regular meetings. Can we just vote by email? A: While voting by email may seem like an
The Offensive Sound of Music
What happens if an employee claims harassment from vulgar songs playing in the workplace? Claims for harassment in the workplace frequently include factual allegations that one employee has directed vulgar