On January 9, 2020, the implementation of the H-1B registration process was published in the Federal Register. Although the final rule regarding registration was issued in January 2019, and an
H-1B Cap Registration Update
Know the Law: New Hampshire Benefit Corporations Aim to Support the Public Good
Published in the Union Leader (1/19/2020) Q: What is a benefit corporation, and how is it different than a traditional corporation in New Hampshire? A: A benefit corporation is a
Everything Is Not Terminator: Personal Information Is the Industrial Byproduct of the 21st Century
Samuel Slater opened the first cotton mill in the United States in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on December 20, 1790, essentially beginning the Industrial Revolution in America.1 In doing so, he
Everything Is Not Terminator: AI Issues Raised by the California Consumer Privacy Act
Following efforts by a California real estate developer to place a new privacy law, the Consumer Right to Privacy Act of 2018, on the November 2018 California ballot, California legislators
To Encrypt or Not To Encrypt, Is There Any Question?
Attorneys and law firms are targets for cyber-attack. We collect large volumes of valuable personal information, and many of us have devoted insufficient time and resources to the security of
Code Section 1202: Big Benefits for Small Business
Since the 1990s, small business owners have gravitated to the pass-through taxation afforded by partnerships and S corporations. Nevertheless, forming a business as a C corporation has some unique advantages
NH Futurecast: 2020 – Immigration
U.S. Businesses Struggle to Find Workers For roughly the past year there have been a greater number of jobs available than workers seeking jobs. Employers are struggling to find workers
Know the Law: Protecting Your Identity After a Breach
Q. I was recently notified that my personal information and credit card number may have been included in a widespread breach. Besides obtaining a card, are there additional measures I
What Property Owners Should Know About NH’s Shoreland Rules
Do you own a lake house or property that abuts a water body in New Hampshire? Are you looking to build a new structure, modify an existing structure, cut trees,
Know the Law: Notification of a Wage and Hour Audit
Q. I just received notification from the U.S. Department of Labor that my business’ wage and hour practices are being audited. They have requested a lot of information about my
Happy Holidays, New Year’s Resolutions and All That
It’s that time of year HR Pros! Holiday parties, too much food and drink, devolving into that awful HR role of party planner and gift giver, and a list a
Don’t Overlook Immigration Rule
Required compliance is often overlooked in routine business transactions. U.S. immigration law is currently a popular topic. The state of the border wall, the fate of asylum-seekers, a continuous stream of
The Art of Managing a Cyber Security Breach
Co-authored by Bill Chang A cyber security breach can be terrifying for any company. Most business leaders and attorneys lack experience with this type of crisis, and few companies have
A Pragmatist’s Solution for Information Privacy & Security
Information privacy and security can seem complex and confusing. Breaches are common, impacting even sophisticated and well-financed corporate giants like Marriot, Equifax, Anthem, and Yahoo!, and leaving small and mid-size
Know the Law: What Does It Mean to Serve as a Fiduciary?
Question: My dad is getting older and is having trouble managing his finances. Years ago he signed a power of attorney document naming me as his agent, so I could
Know the Law: Can I Be Sued By My Commissioned Salespeople for Overtime Pay?
Question: I have been reading about Massachusetts retail sales and automobile sales employees suing their employers for overtime pay. I pay my New Hampshire sales employees on commission, and with