Published in New Hampshire Business Review State changes include Paycheck Fairness Acsst and Employee Social Media Accounts. Question: Last year proved to be a busy one for employment-related legal issues,
Know The Law: H-1B Visas
Q. In my technology business, we regularly hire foreign nationals for highly skilled positions. However, because of the H-1B cap, there are not enough visas available each year. We are
Hey HR: What Keeps You Up At Night?
“It’s Time for Companies to Fire Their Human Resource Departments”, contributor Kyle Smith made the pronounced in an April 4, 2013 opinion piece in Forbes magazine. The author conjured up
2015 Industry Forecast
Professional services represent the fifth largest employment sector in New Hampshire, supporting over 30,000 jobs and paying among the highest average wages in the state. The Bureau of Labor Statistics
Know the Law: Starting a Business Together
Published in the Union Leader Q. I will be entering into a new business venture with several other individuals. What happens to an owner’s interests in the business if he
Who Are You Keeping Company With These Days? Understanding Association Discrimination in the Workplace
Q. Mark had an excellent working relationship with his Vice President, Carole. Mark’s performance evaluations were very good and he was assigned to all the plum jobs that came in
Know The Law: Naming Your Revocable Trust as Beneficiary
Q. One of my co-workers recently told me that instead of naming his children as remainder beneficiaries of his IRA, he named his Revocable Trust. Is this something I should
Tips for Selecting a Jury for Your Corporate Client
As media accounts of company misfeasance, layoffs, or product recalls have affected people’s views of corporate America, it’s not uncommon that jurors come to court with preconceived impressions of the
Dealing with Discoverable Documents in the Digital Age
Tips and traps for document-heavy cases and some thoughts on the future of predictive coding. It was not that long ago that commercial litigation discovery involved assembling scores, hundreds, or
Know The Law: Reducing Your Taxes Before the End of the Year
Q. What can I do before the end of the year to reduce my taxes? A. While there usually are no magic bullets, you should consider the following simple strategies
Avoiding Hostile Work Environment Claims at Holiday Parties
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review Q: During an office holiday party, several employees became very intoxicated. As the party wore on, Jeffrey, a supervisor, began making a number
Where You Live May Not Be Where You’re Domiciled
Where you are domiciled, as distinct from where you reside, can control questions such as what law governs your estate, where you can file for divorce, the law that will
Trademark Genericide: Lessons as Close as Your Driveway
Published in the Intellectual Property Magazine After a US removal firm won $62m in damages in a genericide case, McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton’s Beverly E Hjorth reviews how to
Know The Law: E-Cigarettes at Work
Q. Some of my employees have asked whether they can use e-cigarettes at work. Are they covered by New Hampshire’s laws on smoking in the workplace? A. Electronic cigarettes are
Know The Law: Review Needed for Franchise Agreements
Published in the Union Leader Q: I recently retired and am thinking about opening a franchise to stay busy and earn income. I would transfer the business to my children
OSHA Expansion: New Rule Adds More Injuries, Industries to Recordkeeping Requirements
Published in New Hampshire Business Review Q: John runs a small company that had two workers injured recently. Following a fire at the factory, Teresa needed to be hospitalized overnight