Published in the New Hampshire Business Review Jolene is the human resources director for a medical device manufacturer in Concord. Last week, Terrence from the marketing department requested that he
Know The Law: Know Your Rights When Dealing With Debt Collectors
Q: I received a voicemail yesterday from someone who said he was calling from a debt collection agency. I don’t believe that I am behind on any debt, what should
Know The Law: Leasing Commercial Real Estate
Published in the Union Leader Q: My company would like to lease commercial real estate, but I am afraid that the owner has plans to sell the property before the
New Law Bodes Well for N.H. Trust Services
On July, 11th Governor Hassen signed SB 289 which amended certain New Hampshire Trust laws effective, retroactive back to July 1, 2014. That bill, which was co-sponsored by Senators D’Allesandro
Arbitration – Panacea or Pitfall?
Jack, take a look at this. Peter, my former partner, sent me this demand letter saying I owe him some huge amount now that I have terminated him from the
Arbitration Has An Upside, But There Are Drawbacks
Some possible negatives to take into account before drafting and agreeing to such a clause. Arbitration can have its advantages. One of the biggest advantages to arbitration for many is
The Psychology of Mediation
“Tom, we’ve got mediation in 10 days. What are the chances you can get this one wrapped up? My CEO is on me about the $250,000 in defense costs and
Trust Code Revisions Enhance New Hampshire’s Position
As of July 1, New Hampshire joined the very short list of states where trusts can be modified in four different ways. The New Hampshire Legislature recently passed SB 289,
A Co-Worker’s Discriminatory Sabotage of Another Employee Can Result in Employer Liability
Claire complains to Amy in HR that a co-worker Dan is giving her a hard time and keeps telling others she is a terrible worker. Claire declares a year ago
Know the Law: Do We Need an Estate Plan
Published in the Union Leader Q. My husband and I have careers that will never lead to any significant wealth, so we do not have any formal estate plan. We
Physician, Heal Thyself: Health Care Providers Continue to be at Significant Risk for Discrimination Claims and Employee Lawsuits
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review Audrey is the Practice Manager for a physician group. In her role she handles a number of administrative and financial duties including the
Know the Law: Is Employing Summer Interns Risky Business?
Q. Every time I turn around, interns are suing companies to collect unpaid wages claiming they are employees. With our summer interns getting ready to start, is my company at
Managing Risk Efficiently with a Multi-State Workforce
Published in New England In-House National Drug has retail outlets on every street corner in every state. The company employs approximately 30,000 managers and hourly workers and faces a myriad
Know The Law: Protecting Your Interest in a LLC Investment
Q: My son wants to invest in his friend’s LLC and has asked for a loan that would be supported by the LLC interest he buys. What do we need
Know The Law: Copyright Protection
Q:I am a freelance writer, and I understand I automatically have copyright protection for works that I author. Do I still need to register my works with the United States
Assisting Clients Who Are Victims of Identity Theft
The New Hampshire Medical Society recently issued a fraud alert to its members making them aware that a number of New Hampshire medical professionals have been the victims of identity