Late Wednesday evening the Senate unanimously passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The House is expected to pass the Act today after which it will
Senate Passes CARES Act
H-1B Employees: Work-From-Home; Reduction in Hours; Furlough; Termination
With shifts in businesses due to COVID-19, employers are faced with difficult decisions about how to reduce workforce. Foreign national employees who are in the U.S. pursuant to H-1B visas require special
To Build or Not to Build?: That is the Question
Updated 4/6/20 Construction “Essential Services” List Changes Significantly The description of essential construction services issued by Governor Baker last week has been changed. The earlier description of allowable construction was
One More Task: Consent Related to Online Learning
Independent schools have spent recent days and weeks scrambling to transition the classroom to an online platform. Now that Governor Baker of Massachusetts extended his order requiring all schools to
IRS Issues Guidance on Filing Deadline of Extensions for Tax Returns
The IRS has issued some FAQs that address, positively, the issue of the filing deadline for extensions. See below: What if I am unable to file my 2019 income tax
Remote Notarization of New Hampshire Estate Planning Documents
There is good news for New Hampshire clients who need notarized documents and who may be reluctant to sign in the presence of a Notary Public, or are otherwise having
HHS Provides More Information on HIPAA During COVID-19 Crisis
3/24/2020 United States Department of Health and Human Services Provides More Information on HIPAA Exceptions for Telehealth During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Following up on the Notification of Enforcement Discretion
Navigating Estate Planning Issues
We face unprecedented times as the world confronts COVID-19 (Coronavirus). With the incredible speed at which things are changing around us, it appears the disruption in our daily lives will
The Latest on NH Emergency Orders
On March 23, 2020, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu issued five orders seeking to provide solutions to New Hampshire residents facing challenges caused by the COVID-190 outbreak. The Governor’s orders
Immigration Updates Related to COVID-19
*As with everything in this climate, immigration-related changes are happening rapidly. We will do our best to keep this page updated. 3/27/2020 Per USCIS: In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
New Hampshire Governor Sununu Executive Orders and Independent Schools
Many New Hampshire Independent Schools have been keeping a watchful eye on the Executive Orders being issued by Governor Chris Sununu as they relate to independent and public schools. The
Massachusetts Governor Baker’s Executive Orders and Independent Schools
Governor Baker of Massachusetts declared a State of Emergency on March 10, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that date, he has issued 13 Executive Orders, culminating in the
Unemployment Benefits for Foreign Nationals on Non-Immigrant Visas
Q: Can foreign nationals on Nonimmigrant Visas (NIV) collect unemployment benefits? A: Each state has its own laws pertaining to unemployment. Many require an individual to be in status or
How Can Your Business Keep Up with Expanding Cyber Regulations?
(updated 1/28/2021) Businesses face a multiplicity of laws governing information privacy and security, and the regulatory landscape expands continuously. Addressing each applicable law and responding to each emerging regulation is
Creating Enforceable Agreements Electronically
With most people working remotely because of self-quarantining or legally mandated sheltering in place, many find themselves with limited or no access to their usual business tools, such as scanners
Form I-9 Compliance Requirements due to COVID-19
DHS and ICE announced flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19. The announcement provides guidance that allows employers with remote employees to obtain, remotely