There has been a lot of ink spilled decrying the public’s lack of appreciation for civics education and the finer points of our democracy generally. We as lawyers might take
It’s Time to Resuscitate Trial by Jury
Know the Law: Protect Your Company From Waste Liability
Q. My company is purchasing real estate, and we are concerned there may be existing environmental contamination on the property. What steps can we take to protect ourselves from liability?
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to Expand Workplace Protections for Pregnant Women and Nursing Mothers in Massachusetts
Published by the MA Society of CPAs (9/22/2017) This summer, Governor Baker signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) into law, which guarantees greater protections for pregnant women and nursing
Know the Law: Behavior Outside the Workplace is Hard to Regulate
Published in the Union Leader (10/9/2017) Q. I have watched with interest the public debate about football players kneeling during the national anthem. I have also heard a lot of
Financing of Not-for-Profit Organizations and Securities Laws
Not-for-profit organizations are in some ways financed much like business organizations. Frequently, not-for-profit organizations borrow money and grant security interests in their property. They also may generate revenue by charging
Know the Law: Beyond Equifax – Protect Yourself
Q. What should I do to protect myself in light of breaches like Equifax? A. Equifax is only the most recent in a string of breaches that compromise the personal
Understanding Certificates of Insurance
Co-authored by Christine O’Brien, a third-year student at Northeastern University School of Law. Imagine your contractor causes significant property damage. You are provided a certificate of insurance (“COI”) listing you
Know the Law: Instagram Post Cause for Firing?
Published in the Union Leader (9/25/2017) Q: One of my at-will employees, angry about not receiving a promotion, just posted a photo and nasty rant on Instagram about a coworker
Managing Environmental Concerns in Commercial Renovations
Published in NH Bar News (9/20/2017) When the City of Portsmouth recently announced its plans to redevelop the McIntyre Federal Building, which is located on a 2.1-acre parcel in the
Ethics and Data Security: What Are the Attorney’s Obligations
Co-Authored by: Christopher Hawkins and James Allmendinger Published in NH Bar News (9/20/2017) Roughly three-quarters of all practicing, in-state New Hampshire Bar Association members work in law firms with 10
Know the Law: Tips for Handling Assets from Wine Cellar
Q: My brother died owning an extensive wine cellar. The terms of his last will and testament give this wine collection to my two adult nephews equally. As the executor,
Know the Law: Powers of Appointment Add Flexibility in Trusts
Q: I am planning to create a trust to benefit my husband and our children after my death. But what if the laws change, or my family’s financial situation changes?
Struggling to Keep Up With Employee Summer Vacation Time?
The terms and conditions of paid time off are completely within an employer’s control Published in NH Business Review (8/16/2017) Neither federal nor New Hampshire law requires that employers provide
Know the Law: Outside Investors Can Be Impractical
Published in the Union Leader (8/14/2017) Q: I recently decided to raise capital for my small business by relying on outside investors. Now what? A: Although raising capital through
Know the Law: Can Workers Be Disciplined for Off-Duty Contact?
Published in the Union Leader (7/31/2017) Q: A group of my co-workers and I decided to go out after work last week for drinks and appetizers. My co-worker had a
Deciding When to Disclose the Names of Teachers Involved in Educator Sexual Misconduct
Revised January 2018 Within days of each other in August and September 2016, Phillips Academy Andover and St. George’s School disclosed the names of past faculty or staff who had