Q: I recently read in this paper that Tough Mudder stopped a local rotary from using the color orange to promote its annual charity run because Tough Mudder owns a federal
Know the Law: Colors Can Become Trademarks for Some
Reviewing Whistleblower Laws
Legal protections aren’t the same for all employees, but employers should take heed. Whistleblowers are employees who raise or report concerns about an employer’s unlawful activity or conduct that is
Know the Law: Neighbors Can Agree on Lake Shore Access
Published in the Union Leader (7/2/2017) Q: My family has a lake house with no frontage on the water, but we have always used a path across our neighbor’s land
3 Big Trademark Considerations for Startups
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Beware of Facilitating Counterfeiting and Trademark Infringement
It is common knowledge that those who manufacture or sell counterfeit goods may face both criminal and civil liability. What often catches some by surprise, however, is that brand owners
Know the Law: How to Navigate Zoning Regulations
Published in the Union Leader (6/19/2017) Q: My family wants to construct an in-law apartment for my aging mother, but our town’s zoning bylaws have not been updated to reflect
Managing a Multi-State Workforce
Published in Business NH Magazine (6/2/2017) Increasingly, businesses of all types and sizes employ workers in multiple states. That means staying abreast of legal and compliance issues on a number
Know the Law: Medical Exams Under the ADA
Q: I am concerned that a medical condition is impacting an employee’s performance. Am I allowed to require the employee to get a medical examination to determine whether she can
Understanding Certificates of Insurance
How to examine a COI and mitigate the risks. Imagine your contractor causes significant property damage. You are provided a certificate of insurance (COI) listing you as an additional insured.
Are You and Your Clients Data Security Compliant?
Cyber attacks and costly accidental losses of sensitive personal and financial information are no longer confined to retailers like Target or Sony or banks and investment houses like JP Morgan.
Know the Law: Employees, Migraines and Work Attendance
Published in the Union Leader (5/22/2017) Q. I am the Plant Manager for a manufacturing company in the north country. We have a difficult time finding employees who are qualified
NH Accessory Dwelling Unit Law Prompts Municipal Action
New Hampshire’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Law – adopted last year as Senate Bill 146 – is set to take effect June 1. Municipalities across New Hampshire have been working
Ruling Addresses Gender Bias: Federal court extends Title VII protection to sexual orientation
Published in NH Business Review (5/12/2017) In February, the NH Legislature considered a bill that would have prohibited discrimination based on gender identity. The bipartisan sponsorship of the bill, including
Know the Law: Realtors, Lenders, and Marketing Services Agreements
Q: My real estate agency has Marketing Services Agreements with many lenders. Under these agreements the lenders pay us to allow them to present at office meetings, be featured on
Artificial Intelligence Owes You an Explanation
When an A.I. does something, you should be able to ask, Why?” My family has grown very attached to our Amazon Echo, particularly for music. We can access Prime Music
Know the Law: Domain, Trademark – Two Different Things
Q: I have registered my business name as a domain name. Is that enough to protect my company’s trademark? A: Simply registering a domain name or your company name does