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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Many people think of August as a time of summer leisure activities, but for those of us who support independent schools, August and early September are among the busiest times
Published in the Union Leader (9/29/2019) Q: I received a notice of class action lawsuit. What does this mean, and what should I do? A: Class actions are designed to
The Social Security Administration has recently announced it will begin sending no-match letters to employers, and has followed through on its promise. This is not the first time the SSA
In 2014, the central government of the People’s Republic of China announced a “social credit” system, which will monitor the behavior of the nation’s population and rank each person based
Are You Leading Your School’s Culture Or Is It Leading Your School? Co-authored by: Claude Marchessault, Strategic Leadership Group, Inc. School leaders understand that today, more than ever before, nothing
On September 5, 2019, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (“DFML”) issued new guidance on when employers must count 1099-MISC workers as part of their workforce for purposes
Practitioners performing environmental due diligence have grown accustomed to the now routine use of Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (ESA). However, the adoption of new regulatory standards raises the possibility
Question: My spouse requires long-term care in a nursing home and Medicaid benefits to finance such care. Will I be able to continue living in my home? Answer: A home
Phishing is the most prevalent cyber-attack. Why? Simply put, it works really well. While it is important that individuals learn how to avoid taking the bait, businesses also must implement