Linda S. Johnson, Patrick C. Closson, and Adam M. Hamel discuss an overview of the CARES Act in this webinar. If you would like to view this webinar, from April
CARES Act: What You Need to Know Now
Know the Law: Mistakes with Employee Expense Reimbursements Can Be Expensive
Q: My employee is asking to be reimbursed for mileage and other expenses. Am I obligated to pay them? A: When it comes to reimbursement of employee expenses, New Hampshire
Environmental Due Diligence of Commercial Property
Under federal environmental laws, purchasers of commercial real estate who conduct an environmental due diligence inquiry may be entitled to rely on safe harbor provisions under federal law limiting otherwise
SMBs Are Not Immune From Ransomware Attacks
Hackers are intentionally targeting small and medium sized businesses (SMBs), and are likely to continue doing so for the foreseeable future. Headlines certainly have exposed recent breaches of large and
Cyber Privacy and Security Is the Biggest Threat to Business Value
A replay of the March 25, 2021 webinar with Cameron G. Shilling from McLane Middleton and Ray Gandy from CBIZ.
Everything Is Not Terminator: The Federal Government and Trustworthy AI
Although President Biden has begun overturning the previous administration’s executive orders, many of those prior orders will survive. One such order appears to be Executive Order 13,960, “Promoting the Use of
So, You’ve Gotten the Vaccine, Now What? The CDC Has Some Advice
By: Charla Stevens The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued interim recommendations – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html – for fully vaccinated people. As more individuals have access to the three
When in Doubt: A Trial Lawyer’s Call for Caution When it Comes to Remote Signings
Like the New Hampshire Legislature’s enacting House Bill 1249 in July 2020, states across the country are taking steps to permit remote execution of estate planning documents. In some instances,
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “Act”), President Biden’s first major legislative effort of his administration, was passed by Congress following a 220-211 vote in the U.S. House
Know the Law: Mentally Declining Father Refuses Assistance
Q: My father’s mental faculties are declining, and he is making bad decisions and having difficulty caring for himself. What are my options if he is refuses help? A: If
Markets and Government in Energy Policy
Legislative debates over energy policy often reflect fundamentally differing beliefs and biases about the efficiency of free markets relative to the effectiveness of government in bringing about desired outcomes. Some
Know the Law: Can I Still Obtain an H-1B Visa?
Q. After many unsuccessful attempts at filling an open position, my company recently interviewed an exceptionally qualified candidate. The candidate is a foreign national living abroad. Years ago, my company
Employers and COVID-19 Vaccinations
A replay of the February 24, 2021 webinar with attorneys Susan E. Schorr and Laura McKelligott Kahl.
Update Your Employee Handbook in 2021
Federal and state employment laws are constantly changing, so policies and practices should be regularly updated. Employee handbooks are an important, and often overlooked, tool for the effective management of
Massachusetts Appeals Court Addresses Application of Public Policy Exception to At-Will Employment
In a recent decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled that the narrow public policy exception to the general principle that an “at will” employee can be terminated without cause does
Law Firm Hacks Abound – Do You Think You Are Immune?
Hackers are intentionally targeting law firms, and are likely to continue doing so for the foreseeable future. Headlines have exposed recent breaches at some large and prominent firms, like Goodwin