Q: My neighbor, an OB-GYN, recently mentioned that she created a special Trust to help protect some of the assets of which she has worked so hard to accumulate in
Know the Law: Trust can protect assets from creditors
Know the Law: Conservation Easements: A good idea?
Published in the Union Leader Q. My parents own a cabin on 75 acres with 500 ft. frontage on a lake in Hopkinton, NH. The land is mostly forested, with
Before the Sale: Tax Planning for Business Owners
As the baby boomers age, we are witnessing what many have described as the largest transfer of wealth from one generation to another. Much of the wealth is in the
Umbrella Coverage, Come Rain or Shine: Explaining the concept of uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
It’s about 8:30 p.m. on a Friday evening. Joe is on his way home from the airport after having spent a week at a medical equipment sales conference in Chicago.
To Infinity and Beyond: Challenges with Unlimited PTO
Published in Business NH Magazine Businesses challenged with keeping Millennials motivated and Gen Xers in working families sane regularly experiment with new and different employee benefits. Some, like workplace flexibility
Know the Law: Documents Every College Student Should Consider Before Leaving Home
Q: My daughter is heading off to college in a few short weeks. Are there any legal documents she should to have in place before she leaves? A: Absolutely. You’ve asked an
Dress Codes: When Do Employees’ Rights Trump the Policy?
Published in the New Hampshire High Tech Council’s Newsletter Many technology companies would say that they do not have a formal written dress code policy or, if they do have
Know the Law: What is My Obligation to an Employee Who Will Not Work Out Beyond Probation Period?
Published in the Union Leader Q. My employee is not working out after 30 days. What are my obligations to pay him for unused vacation time when we let him
Issuing a private placement – Raising capital and the impact of securities laws
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review Issuing securities in private placements allows companies to avoid the significant time and expense of the federal registration process and often avoid state
The ongoing monitoring duty of fiduciaries – Supreme Court rules retirement plans must have vigorous reviews of investment decisions
On May 18, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Tibble v. Edison International that retirement plan fiduciaries have an ongoing duty to monitor plan investments. Although not unexpected, the
Developing the Leader in You
We encounter women leaders every day. From a managing partner at a law firm to a bar association president to a committee chair, more women are assuming leadership roles than
Know the Law: How Does an Employee Stock Ownership Plan Work?
Q: I own a business that I am proud to say is successful due in very large part to my fantastic team. I am wondering if an employee stock
Know the Law: The New Hampshire Interest and Dividends Tax
Q: As a small business owner, will income from my business be subject to New Hampshire tax? A: Although New Hampshire natives pride themselves on paying no income tax, New
When Must An Employer Pay Employees for Travel Time?
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review It is generally understood that an employer is not required to compensate its employees for ordinary home to work travel. But when must
SCOTUS Decisions Show Patent Eligibility Erosion Trend
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,