Somehow, we’ve finally made it to 2021, and at least a few readers may have formed new business entities with the Secretary of State that have effective dates of Jan. 1,
Law in the Marketplace: Single-member LLCs need operating agreements
Know the Law: Does Dissolution of LLC Terminate Liability?
Q: Many years ago I formed a New Hampshire Limited Liability Company for the purpose of operating my home renovation business. I dissolved the LLC last year, but now I
What Can Employers Expect from a Biden Administration?
By: Charla Stevens As we flip the calendar to 2021, we are anticipating a new presidential administration, a divided congress, and a starkly different U.S. Supreme Court. It is a
Should Employers Mandate COVID-19 or Flu Vaccines?
With the availability of COVID-19 vaccines on the horizon, employers are wondering whether they can or should require employees to receive a vaccine. After all, there could be significant benefits
Trends In Force Majeure Litigation After Eight Months Of COVID-19
Whether your client is a hair dresser, builds skyscrapers, owns a concert venue, or is an NFL star sitting out this year’s season, COVID-19 has impacted countless businesses and professionals
Cloud Storage and Computing: What Must We Do To Utilize this Technology?
Lawyers and law firms should no longer be asking if we can or should use cloud storage and computing. That technology is simply too ubiquitous and useful to ignore. Rather,
Will Remote Workers Impact Jurisdiction In Commercial Disputes?
Many businesses today have a number of employees working remotely. While these homebased arrangements started as a temporary answer to the stay at home orders, a number of them have remained
“Stay Home But Pay Up” – Taxing Telework During a Global Pandemic: New Hampshire v. Massachusetts
On October 19, 2020, the New Hampshire Department of Justice filed a much-anticipated “Motion for Leave to File Bill of Complaint” with the United States Supreme Court, challenging Massachusetts’ authority
Three Things You Should Know About LLC Forms
The key practice tools for New Hampshire lawyers who form LLCs for their clients are their LLC forms—i.e. the blank model operating agreements that they use as starting points in
Know the Law: PPE Raises Questions About Donning and Doffing Pay
Q: Donning and doffing sound like words from another era. Are they still relevant to my workplace? A: Donning and doffing refers to time spent putting on and taking off
Important to Do Environmental Due Diligence
People buying commercial property understand the importance of conducting a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) prior to closing. Although a properly performed ESA in the closing binder can bring
Law in the Marketplace: Obtaining Deductions on Rental Real Estate Income
Thousands of New Hampshire people who have non-real estate full-time jobs also own real estate that they rent to tenants as a side business. If you are one of those
A Fight Over Trade Dress Can Be a Mess, But a Necessary One to Protect Your Brand
I. Trade Dress May Be Better Than the Rest Fights over trade dress are legendary, costly, and complicated, but sometimes very necessary. The entire point of the product’s trade “dress”
Don’t Be a Turkey! CDC Recommendations On How to Stay Safe During Thanksgiving
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recently issued guidance for Thanksgiving celebrations in light of the continuing risks associated with COVID-19 exposure. The CDC recommends that: “Staying
Everything Is Not Terminator: Assessment of Artificial Intelligence Systems
Many information security and privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act and the New York Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act require periodic assessments of an organization’s information
Know the Law: What to Do When You’re Unable to Pay Federal Taxes
Q: I lost my job due to the pandemic and cannot pay my federal taxes. What can I do? A: First, if you have not already done so, file your 2019