Brian B. Garrett, Linda S. Johnson, and Sean S. LaPorta, provide guidance on how to tackle the annual project of updating an independent school’s student handbook to meet both evolving
Student Handbooks – Essential Updates for the New School Year
Decanting and Breach of Fiduciary Duty
In an evolving landscape for modification of irrevocable trusts, Attorneys and Trustees should proceed with caution. In a recent decision, Wright v. McDonald, 317-2020-EQ-00202, the 6th Circuit Probate Division invalidated
Know the Law: Navigating Debt Collection After Corporate Dissolution in New Hampshire
Q: I was a shareholder of a now-dissolved New Hampshire corporation. The company had outstanding promissory notes that were not settled at the time of dissolution. Years later, a debtor
HR Use of AI: What Is Required for Legal Compliance?
Artificial intelligence is starting to permeate business systems, including applications used by human resources professionals. AI has the potential to significantly enhance the efficiency and quality of certain HR functions.
Cyber, Privacy and AI Insurance – Do You Have It?
Businesses face serious risk of liability arising from cybersecurity and privacy breach and use of artificial intelligence. Just like we would not (or should not) drive a car without auto
Know the Law: My Insurance Company Denied My Business Coverage
Q: I am the CEO of a steakhouse chain that franchises restaurants across the northeast. We recently terminated a franchisee that was not living up to its contractual obligations. We
Zoning in on Change: The Potential Implications of House Bill 631
The 2023 New Hampshire Statewide Housing Needs Assessment predicted that the State needs roughly 60,000 additional housing units by 2030 to keep up with its growing population. The Assessment identifies
Practical Uses for Financial Powers of Attorney
Estate planning is often thought of as a way to pass your assets to the next generation at your death. However, another aspect of estate planning is designating someone to
Major Retirement Plan Changes to Become Effective in 2025 and 2026
At the end of 2022, President Biden signed the second major piece of retirement plan legislation in the past three years, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement 2.0
Know the Law: Keep in Line with NH’s New Privacy Law
Q: What does New Hampshire’s recently enacted privacy law mean for individuals and businesses? A: New Hampshire has joined a group of 20 states that have enacted an information privacy
Are Salaried Employees in New Hampshire Eligible for Overtime Pay?
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), all employees in the workplace are classified as either exempt or non-exempt. Non-exempt employees must be paid at least minimum wage for
NH Interest and Dividends Tax Repealed as of January 1
Starting January 1, 2025, New Hampshire taxpayers are no longer subject to the New Hampshire Interest & Dividends Tax (“I&D”). The I&D tax was enacted in 1923 and assessed tax
USCIS Announced FY 2026 H-1B Cap Registration Period
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap will be open from 12pm EST on March 7, 2025, through 12pm EST
How Independent Schools Can Prepare for an ICE Encounter
The executive orders enacted by President Trump in the early days of his second administration have raised significant concerns among independent schools nationwide. Schools are increasingly worried about potential U.S.
Best Practices for Employers Navigating ICE Visits
Immigration has been a central focus of the new presidential administration since taking office and is expected to remain a top priority. Workplace raids soared during the early years of
Know the Law: Defining Operating Agreements
Q: What is an LLC operating agreement, and what provisions does it typically include? A: An operating agreement outlines the internal affairs and governance of a limited liability company, akin