Last week brought a major development in litigation surrounding the FTC’s sweeping rule that would ban and render unenforceable most non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Specifically, on August 20, 2024, the
It was about 8:30 p.m. on a Friday evening. Tony, who was delivering for one of the meal delivery services, is on his way home from his last drop off
Artificial intelligence is not just useful to compose an essay, legal brief, or article for the Bar News. Businesspeople who believe that AI is far from widespread application or inapplicable
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The average American is generally unconcerned with federal estate taxes because exclusions are historically high.[1] As of 2020, this federal transfer tax only applied to an estimated 0.2% of deceased
New Hampshire has adopted a law that creates a private cause of action for discrimination based on hairstyles related to a person’s ethnicity. On July 3, 2024, New Hampshire Governor
In a recent decision, the United States Supreme Court in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri settled a conflict between the federal courts about the level of harm an
Until now, private employers in New Hampshire have been able to prohibit employees from storing guns in personal vehicles parked in employer parking lots. Employers could prohibit all firearms on
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Massachusetts has joined a growing list of states and other localities to implement pay transparency legislation. On July 31, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy signed into law Bill H.4890. The
Since as long as you remember, in some capacity, you have worked for your family’s business. You gained valuable experience. Years later, you now have an ownership interest in the
In a significant and sweeping move, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a rule in April 2024, the “Non-Compete Rule,” effectively banning the use of all non-compete clauses for many
There have been many instances of colleges and universities facing Title IX allegations. There have also been numerous discussions surrounding equal opportunities for women. In recent years, the topic of
Q: I run a business in New Hampshire and recently stumbled upon an unpaid invoice from a client that dates back over three years. What legal steps can I take
New Hampshire has joined eighteen other states (and counting) and many prominent countries in adopting a comprehensive privacy law, which will be codified as RSA chapter 507-H and takes effect
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) was enacted on Labor Day 1974 by President Gerald Ford to provide greater protection for employees participating in workplace benefit plans. More particularly,