By Andrew P. Botti There has been a flurry of activity on Beacon Hill in recent years concerning the law of post-employment restrictive covenants in Massachusetts, where common law has
Developments on the Massachusetts Non-Compete Front
Know the Law: Employees and Their Personnel File Rights
Q: My former employee, Bob, wants a copy of his personnel file. Am I required to give it to him? A: Yes. In New Hampshire, upon request, current and former
PODCAST: Jennifer Parents talks about the National Conference of Bar Presidents and their focus on leadership, innovation, and collaboration (8/7/2018)
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S Corp Shareholders Take Note
New tax law contains some pitfalls that should require switching your tax regimen. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 contains an amazing new provision of the Internal Revenue
What Every Business Lawyer Should Know About the New IRC Section
On December 22, 2019, new Internal Revenue Code Section 199A was signed into law as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA). It became effective on
Know the Law: Offering Parental Leave to Employees
Q. I am HR Manager for a New Hampshire company. I am drafting a maternity leave policy and am not sure where to start. I have read about maternity, paternity,
Non-Compete Reform Bill Set to Become Law
At the end of this current legislative session, the Senate placed a non-compete “reform bill” within an appropriations bill. The reform bill – S. 2625 dated July 23, 2018, essentially
Know the Law: Legal Steps to Take After Winning the Lottery
Q: My husband and I are New Hampshire residents and we just learned that we have the winning Powerball lottery ticket of a recent $64 million drawing. Are there steps we
The Massachusetts Equal Pay Act: What Employers Need to Know
The Massachusetts Equal Pay Act became effective on July 1, 2018. It calls for all Massachusetts employers, irrespective of size, to pay men and women the same for comparable work.
Know the Law: Knowing the “Safe School Zones” Law
Q: If my child is accused or the victim of a crime, is his or her school required to notify the police, or can the matter be handled internally at
Everything is Not Terminator: The Search and Seizure of AI Devices and Programs Under the Fourth Amendment
The movie Minority Report is nominally a science fiction story about “precogs,” human psychics who assist police to stop crimes before they happen. In one scene, the film shows “precrime”
Impressive Treatise for the Federal Court Litigator
In my role at McLane Middleton, I am often called upon to review publications and resources geared to trial lawyers. When doing so, I look for comprehensive materials both substantively
Know the Law: What Do I Need to Know As Power of Attorney for My Mom?
Q: In light of the newly adopted Uniform Power of Attorney Act, am I still authorized to act as my mother’s agent under documents she signed a few years ago?
A Crisis is Coming: Is Your Board on Board?
What makes an independent school succeed or fail when crisis strikes? More often than not, the difference hinges on whether the administration and board work collaboratively. The greater the crisis,
How One IRS Change Could Impact NH Small Businesses
On Jan. 1, new Internal Revenue Code Section 199A became effective under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Section 199A provides sole proprietors, S-corporation shareholders and most members
Do “Vandals” Have Protectable Copyrights In Street Art?
One of the latest battles over the rights to “unlawful” graffiti comes from fast fashion brand H&M, over advertising photographs and video that captured the artwork of Los Angeles-based graffiti