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
Know the Law: Knowing the “Safe School Zones” Law
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
Know the Law: Discussing Your Salary at Work
Published in the Union Leader (6/18/2018) Q: I recently found out that one of my employees has been sharing his salary with other employees and posting it on his Facebook
Reviewing the Court’s Ruling on Worker Class Actions
5-4 majority says employers can enforce arbitration agreements with employees. Arbitration agreements in employment often require employees to agree to waive their ability to bring class action or collective litigation.
Everything is Not Terminator: Using State Law Against Deceptive AI’s Use of Personal Data
Although killer drones and autonomous weapons get the most publicity when it comes to the dangers of artificial intelligence (“AI”), there is growing evidence of the dangers posed by AI
Applying the First Amendment to Artificial Intelligence
Americans are rightly proud and protective of the freedom of speech contained in the First Amendment of the Constitution. Arguably, this right has done more to protect the Constitution and
Know the Law: Federal Rules for Youth Workers
Q. I read your Know the Law Column from April 22, 2018 about hiring employee young workers, like Bill, under New Hampshire Labor Laws. I was really curious about how
5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Selling Your Accounting Practice
In preparing for an eventual sale, the owners should avoid these five all-too-common pitfalls. We all know the statistics. In the U.S., 10,000 people are turning 65 each day for
The Pass-Through Business Income Deduction
(Also published in MA Society of CPAs’ SumNews, March 2018 and NH Society of CPAs’ CPA Connections, June 2018) To the surprise of many, the federal tax legislation that was
Know the Law: Don’t be afraid to have case tried by jury
Published in the Union Leader (5/7/2018) Q. If my case is going to be tried by a jury, should I be scared? A. Fear not. The trial process is your
Everything Is Not Terminator: America’s First AI Legislation
In December 2017, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives introduced the Fundamentally Understanding the Usability and Realistic Evolution of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017 (the “Act”). Although the Act