Although the 2015 legislative session was dominated by the budget, the NH Legislature was able to pass several pieces of legislation that impact NH businesses. This legislation falls into five
New Laws That Will Affect How You Do Business
Know the Law: Is Your Company Ready for a Litigation Hold?
Q. My company got a strongly worded letter from a vendor contesting that we may have acted in violation of our supply agreement. I disagree and absolutely believe there is
Know the Law: Wellness Programs Can Face Legal Scrutiny
Published in the Union Leader (12/21/2015) Q. My business offers a wellness program to employees as part of our group health plan. As the program sponsor, we want to strongly
The Use of Synthetic Equity for Start Up Businesses
Increasingly, New Hampshire business owners are using non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements to provide targeted economic benefits to key employees. Synthetic equity plans are particularly useful for small and startup employers,
Know the Law: Does my company have to provide paid sick leave for employees who work in Massachusetts?
Published in the Union Leader (12/7/2015) Q. I have a couple of employees who work in Massachusetts. Does my company have to provide them with paid sick leave? A. Yes,
Ever-Changing Technology Creates New Opportunities, Obligations for Monitoring Employees
Published in New Hampshire Business Review (12/3/2015) As technology evolves, employers are given more ways to access information about employees, as well as new methods for monitoring their activity. From
The Curious Case of Workplace DNA Testing
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review (11/13/2015) Picture this: You operate a warehousing facility for the foodservice industry. You receive a report that an employee defecated on the floor
Tackling Misleading Ads
John and Paul run a successful lawn maintenance business, Simple Green, servicing thousands of customers across the New England states. Their main competitor, Evergreen, is flooding the market with print
Know the Law: Drawbacks to Owning Property Jointly
Q: My mother recently passed away. When we went to distribute her assets in accordance with her Will, we found that her largest asset was a bank account, which she owned
Ongoing Duty of Retirement Plan Fiduciaries to Monitor Plan Investments – Confirmed by the United States Supreme Court
On May 18, 2015, the United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Tibble v. Edison International that retirement plan fiduciaries have an ongoing duty to monitor plan investments. The ruling
On Mentoring
North of Boston Business magazine recently highlighted promising young leaders in its 40 Under 40 program. No doubt these highly impressive men and women have worked hard, made sacrifices, taken risk
Know the Law: Is Crowdfunding Right for My Business?
Published in the Union Leader (11/16/2015) Q: I’m the founder of a small business that, though successful, will require an additional infusion of capital if operations are going to continue
Know the Law: Rules remain unclear for services via Skype
Published in the Union Leader (10/26/2015) Q: I am licensed psychologist in private practice and I have clients who want to receive therapy through Skype. Is this even allowed, and if
Know the Law: 24/7 Workday Puts New Obligations on Employers
Published in the Union Leader (10/12/2015) Q: Many of my employees use electronic devices to respond to work-related emails, texts, and voicemails outside of work hours. I like the productivity,
BYOD: Has Your Company Addressed Its Privacy and Data Security Risks?
Co-Authored by Colleen Karpinsky Cone Bring your own device, or BYOD, presents significant privacy and data security risks to companies. To reduce these risks, businesses should implement appropriate written data
Know the Law: Should I Buy into This Franchise?
Q. I have an opportunity to buy a franchise. If I buy, what do I actually get? How much will it cost? A. An entrepreneur who chooses to go into