Published in Business NH Magazine Businesses challenged with keeping Millennials motivated and Gen Xers in working families sane regularly experiment with new and different employee benefits. Some, like workplace flexibility
Know the Law: Documents Every College Student Should Consider Before Leaving Home
Q: My daughter is heading off to college in a few short weeks. Are there any legal documents she should to have in place before she leaves? A: Absolutely. You’ve asked an
Dress Codes: When Do Employees’ Rights Trump the Policy?
Published in the New Hampshire High Tech Council’s Newsletter Many technology companies would say that they do not have a formal written dress code policy or, if they do have
Know the Law: What is My Obligation to an Employee Who Will Not Work Out Beyond Probation Period?
Published in the Union Leader Q. My employee is not working out after 30 days. What are my obligations to pay him for unused vacation time when we let him
Issuing a private placement – Raising capital and the impact of securities laws
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review Issuing securities in private placements allows companies to avoid the significant time and expense of the federal registration process and often avoid state
The ongoing monitoring duty of fiduciaries – Supreme Court rules retirement plans must have vigorous reviews of investment decisions
On May 18, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Tibble v. Edison International that retirement plan fiduciaries have an ongoing duty to monitor plan investments. Although not unexpected, the
Developing the Leader in You
We encounter women leaders every day. From a managing partner at a law firm to a bar association president to a committee chair, more women are assuming leadership roles than
Know the Law: How Does an Employee Stock Ownership Plan Work?
Q: I own a business that I am proud to say is successful due in very large part to my fantastic team. I am wondering if an employee stock
Know the Law: The New Hampshire Interest and Dividends Tax
Q: As a small business owner, will income from my business be subject to New Hampshire tax? A: Although New Hampshire natives pride themselves on paying no income tax, New
When Must An Employer Pay Employees for Travel Time?
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review It is generally understood that an employer is not required to compensate its employees for ordinary home to work travel. But when must
SCOTUS Decisions Show Patent Eligibility Erosion Trend
Published in NH Bar News For attorneys who guide the patent strategy of technology-based companies, either internally or as outside counsel, a series of recent decisions from the US Supreme
Know the Law: Religious Accommodation for a Job Applicant
Published in the Union Leader Q. I just interviewed a job applicant who had a beard with long, curled sidelocks for a sales associate position. I did not ask him,
Reg A+ Makes Raising Capital Easier, But it’s Not for Everyone
Published in the Union Leader In March, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission enacted Regulation A+, to make it easier for businesses to raise capital. Reg A+ is certain to
How to Raise Capital as an Early Stage Startup
Published in the New Hampshire High Tech Council Newsletter When a company is in its earliest stages of growth, it will likely not have much of an opportunity to pursue
Know the Law: Make an Investment, Get a Visa
Q. Is there a way of getting a visa or green card by making an investment in the United States? There are two types of visas which can be obtained through
Is Your Company Offering Unpaid Summer Internships? Make Sure That the Internship Meets FLSA Criteria
Published in the May 2015 Chamber Review – the Concord (NH) Chamber of Commerce’s monthly newsletter It is that time of the year again when companies take on college students