Q. My company received a document subpoena relating to litigation in which my company is not involved. Because it originates from a federal court in another state, can we ignore
Know The Law: Ignoring a Subpoena
EEOC Refocuses on Pregnancy Discrimination
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review Susan is a human resource manager for a telecommunications company which employs approximately 75 people throughout New Hampshire. Only five of these employees
Legacy Giving: Tax Considerations for Sustained Philanthropy
Clients interested in sustained charitable giving often choose to contribute to a donor-advised fund (DAF) or establish a private foundation, but unlike these options, a private operating foundation permits the
Know The Law: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Q: An employee has requested to take off three weeks in September to perform Hajj, a religious pilgrimage to Mecca required of all Muslims. September is our busiest time of
Know the Law: Investing in an LLC versus a Corporation
Q: I will likely be making an investment in a company soon, and I was wondering if there is a difference between a limited liability company (LLC) and a corporation
Five Employment Law Topics on the Radar in 2015
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