Q: My dad changed his trust to reduce my share shortly before he died, at a time when he was being treated for dementia. An attorney told me that the
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Know the Law: Your Property in Peril: Adverse Possession
Q: Is there such a thing as “squatters’ rights”? A: Under the doctrine of adverse possession (sometimes colloquially referred to as “squatter’s rights”), you could lose your property, or at
Can You Make High-Risk Employees Telework?
Under the ADA, it’s not an easy matter, even in a pandemic Q. Our company wants to protect those workers who may be at higher risk for severe illness if
Everything Is Not Terminator: Defining AI in Contracts
It is an open secret in the artificial intelligence (“AI”) field that there is no widely accepted definition of “artificial intelligence.” For example, Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig present eight different
The Allocation of Fault Between Intentional and Negligent Tortfeasors
There have been a number of cases filed over the past year that involve human trafficking victims suing hotels claiming those hotels turned a blind eye to the use of
How Can Employers Support Working Parents This School Year?
This school year is going to be different – very different. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, school districts in the region are still developing their plans which include elements
U.S. Department of Commerce Responds to the Court of Justice of the European Union Ending EU-U.S. Privacy Shield
Last month, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) struck down the 2016 data-sharing agreement between the United States and the European Union, which permitted personal data to
The Child Care Dilemma: Balancing the Legal and Practical Aspects of Business and Family Needs
A replay of McLane Middleton’s webinar on August 18, 2020 featuring attorneys Charla Bizios Stevens and Adam M. Hamel.
Know the Law: An Adoption and a Legal Challenge
Q: I’m planning to adopt my stepchild. Do we need to provide notice to the biological parent? A: This summer, the New Hampshire Supreme Court, in In re J.P., No. 2019-0743, 2020
Older and Pregnant Employees Have COVID-19 Workplace Protections
As states begin to reopen their economies following months of shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers are wrestling with challenging questions about how to bring their employees back
Officer and Director Liability in the Age of Coronavirus
Running a successful business is a tough job. In the age of pandemic, it’s even tougher. Deciding how best to manage your business over the next several months and years
SBA FAQs Regarding PPP Loan Forgiveness
On August 4, 2020, the SBA published much awaited guidance regarding loan forgiveness. The following are key points to consider as borrowers complete and file applications for forgiveness: COVERED LOAN
Environmental Enforcement During the Pandemic
Diligence is still recommended despite easing of some policies The world faces an uncertain, and for some, insecure future amid the evolving Covid-19 pandemic. For the regulated community, the combined
Is the Application Your School Plans to Use to Track Coronavirus Symptoms Really Secure?
As we pass the midpoint of the summer, schools are debating how to reopen in the fall. Do you welcome all of your students back to campus? Do you establish
Know the Law: Tenants May Have Options to Reduce the Square Footage of Their Leased Premises
Q: The pandemic’s quarantine period has shown me that I do not need all the square footage my company leases, but my lease still has several years left. Is there
Leadership Is a Choice
“Average leaders raise the bar on themselves; good leaders raise the bar for others; great leaders inspire others to raise their own bar.” – Orrin Woodward Ten months ago, I