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
When the courts are used to ‘get even’ – There are two types of claims where the civil legal process has been misused
Virtually every party named in a lawsuit is unhappy about that fact. In the vast majority of cases, however, the party instituting the lawsuit has legitimate, if arguable, reasons for
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
Paying Wages to Foreign Nationals
The number of foreign nationals in today’s workforce has increased tremendously in recent years. Businesses – especially those in high technology and specialized fields – find they have such a
Know the Law: Summer Employment of High School Students
Published in the Union Leader Q. I own a small retail business and I would like to hire a few high school students to keep up with my elevated work
Know the Law: Alternative Ways of Raising Money
Published in the Union Leader Q: My early stage startup company is trying to raise money absent the availability of traditional financing options. What is our best option if we
Compensable “Working Time” Under FLSA Analyzed in Recent Case Law
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review It is generally understood that an employee must be compensated for his or her time spent working. The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”)
State Laws and Federal Initiatives Focus on ‘Women’s Issues’
Published in the NH Bar News Does anyone remember 1972? In the fall of that year, Richard Nixon and George McGovern squared off in the presidential election, and, at least
NH Bill Would Redefine ‘Employee’
Published in the NH Bar News The NH Department of Labor this past year brought interested parties together to craft a new definition of “employee” that would apply to all
Know The Law: Accommodating a Disabled Employee
Q: Our receptionist is out of work due to a back injury. He wants to return to work, but his doctor ordered him not to sit for more than thirty
Dirty Dirt, Developing State Soil Reuse Regulation
Those who have tried to keep up with the development of environmental law into the second decade of the 21st century will not be surprised, as others may be, by
Know The Law: Do I Need to Maintain a Corporate Record Book?
Q. I recently formed my own business. Do I need to maintain a formal record book? If so, what purpose does it serve and what records must I keep, compile,