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
The Art of Managing a Cyber Security Breach
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
A Practical Guide to Cybersecurity Laws
Compliance can be a daunting task, principally because it is new to most businesses. Information security and privacy is daunting for most businesses. Sophisticated hackers victimize even large companies, like
Pay Transparency Pitfalls
There is no question pay equality is a significant issue. Some studies indicate that, on average, women earn about 78% of what men earn. The disparities are even greater when
How to Safeguard Your Family Business in Divorce
The end of marriage can spell the end of a married couple’s business relationship. In family businesses, particularly those owned and operated by married couples, boundaries are often blurred between
Best Practices for Head of School Contracts: Tips and Traps (Presentation at AISNE Governance Conference, 11/7/19)
McLane Middleton attorney John E. Rich, Jr. presented at the AISNE Governance Conference on November 7, 2019 in Norwood, Mass. John’s presentation, “Best Practices for Head of School Contracts: Tips and Traps,” covered
Keeping Up with Stormwater Permits
Q: How serious is it if my company is required to have a federal stormwater permit but does not, or is out of compliance with a stormwater permit? A: In short,
Governor Baker Proposes Legislation to Address Ruling on Overtime Pay for Commissioned Sales Employees
Published in NEHRA News (10/31/2019) On May 8, 2019, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled in Sullivan, et al. v. Sleepy’s, LLC, et al., 482 Mass. 227 (2019) that sales
The Persistence of Memory May Not Get You Off The Hook
It appears it may be more difficult for former employees to utilize certain “remembered information” obtained through previous employment for the benefit of their new employer. This is particularly so
Know the Law: Private Companies Need to Protect Directors and Officers from Liability
Published in the Union Leader (10/27/2019) Question: Does my private company need to worry about directors and officers indemnification and insurance? Answer: In a word, yes. Corporations often provide indemnification to
Owning Property Jointly at Death: What Happens?
How many of us have a joint bank account, either with a spouse, child or parent? Similarly, when we make the plunge and buy a house or condo, quite often
Mediation: When a Settlement Is a Better Alternative to Trial
It is often said that a good mediation is one that results in both sides being equally unhappy with the outcome. While it may be true that parties often emerge
New England States Take the Lead on Noncompete Reform
Most states, with the notable exception of California, have long enforced noncompetition agreements. However, in recent years, there have been increasing calls for noncompete reform. The New England states have
Know the Law: Is the ‘Poor Man’s Patent’ Real?
Question: I have an invention, but I’m not sure that I want to spend the money to file a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. I have
New Developments in Section 403(b) Plans (presentation at Kidder Educational Law Conference, 10/2/19)
McLane Middleton attorney John E. Rich, Jr. presented at the Annual Bradley F. Kidder Educational Law Conference on October 2, 2019 in Concord, N.H. This workshop is sponsored annually by