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.
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
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
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
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
(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
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
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
The Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) went into effect on April 1, 2018. The purpose of the law is to provide greater workplace protections to pregnant women and nursing
McLane Middleton attorneys Jeremy T. Walker and Michael E. Strauss presented on “Social Media Reviews: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” at Cummings Executive Suites’ Business for Breakfast on the morning
Q: I am preparing to hire summer help. I want to hire Bill, a high school student whom I believe is under the age of 16. What do I have
Published in NH Business Review (4/13/2018) One thing is certain: employees will become pregnant and will need time off. With that certainty in mind and coupled with the fact that
Another day, another celebrity, politician, news anchor or high-ranking member of the military disgraced by allegations of sexual harassment. And on March 20, 2018, it was Bill Voge, Managing Partner
Q: My company has some small, short-term projects we need help on later this year. I have heard about the “gig” economy and the availability of hiring workers on a
Published in Business NH Magazine (April 2018) The Women’s March is a reminder to all NH employers to be vigilant regarding policies and practices impacting women’s civil rights and worker’s
Q: For my business’ website, I often use fairly generic photos I find on Google Images or other internet sites. So long as the photos I use do not have