Q: I will be receiving restricted stock from my employer. Is there a way to minimize my taxes when I sell the stock in the future? A: Restricted stock is
Know the Law: Keeping Taxes Down on Stock From Your Employer
Don’t Forget About 409A in Retirement Agreements
An employer may seek to reward a long-time or key employee for good work by promising to pay a bonus to the employee upon the employee’s retirement. However, an employer
SCOTUS Rules on Standard of Proof in FLSA Exemption Cases
The United States Supreme Court just issued a unanimous decision settling a dispute in the lower courts about what standard of proof applies in cases where an employee’s exemption from
Law Enforcement Wants to Bring Your Client in for Questioning – Common Themes Advising Clients for Testimony in White Collar Criminal Investigations
Your client is a medical device sales representative who had an FBI agent knock on her front door requesting to ask some questions about her former employer. Your client is
Insurance for Cyber, Privacy and AI: Are You Sure You Have It?
Cybersecurity breach, privacy law violation, and artificial intelligence pose risks of significant liability for law firms and businesses. Just like we would never practice law without malpractice insurance, we should
H-2B Visa First-Half FY 2025 Cap Reached
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the cap for additional H-2B visas for the first half of fiscal year 2025 (FY 2025). USCIS received enough petitions by the
TPS Extensions and Romania Added to VPW
The Biden administration has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of nearly one million immigrants from four countries: El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela. For those covered by the extension,
Accounting for and Disclosure of Software Costs
For those entities that follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an Invitation to Comment regarding a proposed amendment to update guidance on accounting
Know the Law: Therapeutic cannabis to treat anxiety – Is it legal in NH?
Q: I have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. Am I legally able to purchase and use therapeutic cannabis in New Hampshire? A: To legally purchase and use therapeutic cannabis
2025 Futurecast: M&A Outlook
2025 promises to be a dynamic year for business growth and M&A activity in New Hampshire. By understanding the key drivers and challenges, companies can position themselves for success and
Navigating Estate Planning with Carried Interest
Carried interest is a partnership tax concept, a hallmark of investment fund economics, and a driver of powerful estate planning opportunities. At the same time, complex tax rules pose traps
Understanding Probate and How to Avoid It
We constantly hear from advisors that we should plan our affairs in such a way as to avoid probate. What does the phrase mean and what property is subject to
To Emoji Or Not to Emoji, That Is The Question: The Legal Consequences of An Image
Emojis have become a global language in the digital age, yet their meanings are far from uniform. What appears as a friendly gesture in one culture might be interpreted as
Know the Law: Accommodating Workers with Conditions Related to Pregnancy
Q: After giving birth, Kim is returning to her retail job that includes working as a cashier and folding and putting away clothing. Kim developed carpal tunnel syndrome at the
Cyber Financial Crime: What Should Businesses Do To Prevent It?
Disaster strikes. One of your employees was tricked into changing the payment account for your business’s largest vendor, sending a series of payments to a fraudulent account. The vendor has
Responding to Subpoenas
Being served with a third-party subpoena[1] is an unwelcome event. In a best-case scenario, it presents a hassle. Failing to comply with one’s legal obligations regarding the subpoena can result