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Are Nature-Related Disclosures the Next Frontier in Financial Reporting?

Posted on December 6, 2024 (December 10, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri

Reproduced with permission by the ABA Co-written by Jennifer Wollenberg,  Ph.D., Principal, Sustainability – Integral Consulting There is growing global recognition of the material financial risks posed by biodiversity loss

Posted in Energy & Environment

What Employers Need To Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Posted on December 6, 2024 (December 10, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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As an employer, are you aware of your responsibilities under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?  The PWFA is a relatively new law—it went into effect in June 2023, and the

Posted in Employment & Labor

Admitting and Accommodating Students with Disabilities

Posted on December 4, 2024 (March 28, 2025) by Jessica Oliveri
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Brian B. Garrett, Linda S. Johnson, and  Sean S. LaPorta cover how independent schools should handle both the admissions process and day-to-day enrollment of students with disabilities in this webinar. If

Posted in Education

With the Amount of Mobility in the Current Labor Market, Restrictive Covenants in Employment Agreements May be More Important than Ever

Posted on December 2, 2024 (December 3, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented changes to the labor market, as workers now seem more and more willing to change jobs on a regular basis.  With that level of worker

Posted in Employment & Labor

Know the Law:  To Gift or Not to Gift?

Posted on December 1, 2024 (December 2, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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Q: Should I gift my house to my child to ultimately reduce the Massachusetts Estate Tax due from my estate? A:  The combination of a high federal gift and estate

Posted in Trusts & Estates

AI Notetakers: What Must Lawyers Do To Use Them?

Posted on November 20, 2024 (November 21, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri

AI notetakers and videoconference transcribers are increasingly common and accurate tools for lawyers to memorialize meetings without the need for a participant to take contemporaneous notes. While enticing, AI notetakers

Posted in Artificial Intelligence

The Edge of Tomorrow – Electronic Issues in Family Law

Posted on November 20, 2024 (November 21, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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These days, technology issues and family law go hand in hand. Frequently, family law practitioners are told by their clients that they have procured the “smoking gun” piece of evidence. 

Posted in Personal and Family Representation

U.S. District Court Vacates DOL’s Rule Increasing Salary Levels for Exempt Employees

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Jessica Oliveri
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On Friday, November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the federal Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) final rule (“Final Rule”) raising the minimum salary thresholds

Posted in Employment & Labor

Know the Law: How New Hampshire is Tackling Food Waste

Posted on November 17, 2024 (November 19, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri

Q: What opportunities does New Hampshire’s new food waste law create for businesses in New Hampshire?  A: Beginning in February 2025, New Hampshire will join several of its New England

Posted in Energy & Environment

Navigating the New EEOC Guidance: Implications and Guidance for New Hampshire Employers

Posted on November 15, 2024 (November 21, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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The legal landscape around harassment and discrimination in the workplace has evolved significantly in recent years.  Given these changes, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued updated guidance in

Posted in Employment & Labor

M&A Glossary for Business Owners

Posted on November 14, 2024 (November 15, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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Selling a business is often one of the most significant events in a business owner’s life. Following years of dedication and sacrifice, many exiting business owners experience both hope for

Posted in Corporate

Crafting the Right Enrollment Agreement for Your School

Posted on November 6, 2024 (March 28, 2025) by Jessica Oliveri
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Brian B. Garrett, and Sean S. LaPorta discuss enrollment contracts and making sure you craft the right enrollment agreement for your school in this webinar. If you would like to

Posted in Education

Know the Law: Does a Revocable Trust Help Avoid Hassles of Probate Administration?

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Jessica Oliveri
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Q: Does a Revocable Trust help avoid the hassles of probate administration? A: If you have experienced probate, then you know first-hand why many individuals wish to avoid it.  Traditionally,

Posted in Trusts & Estates

3 Indemnification Terms and Concepts to Know in an M&A Transaction

Posted on November 1, 2024 (November 4, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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Outside of the representations and warranties in a purchase agreement for the purchase and sale of a business, often the other most highly negotiated provisions are the indemnification provisions. Conceptually,

Posted in Corporate

How to Avoid a Business Divorce and Honor your Fiduciary Duties

Posted on November 1, 2024 (November 4, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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A business relationship can begin with the joy, excitement and thrill of a new marriage. Unfortunately, the honeymoon inevitably ends and disputes between the owners of the business may arise.

Posted in Trial Practice and Litigation

Do You Own Pre-1978 Rental Property? Beware of Federal and State Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rules

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Jessica Oliveri

Earlier this year, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Region 01 notified the public about an initiative to increase compliance with federal lead paint regulations in New Hampshire in

Posted in Energy & Environment

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