New Criminal Background Check Statute Imposes Increased Obligations on Private Businesses, Non-Profits, and Landlords Who Provide Programming for Children Q: I own a private company that offers specialized educational programs
It’s Time for the Sex Talk
Significant jury verdicts have made splashy headlines, providing employers with a stark reminder to maintain a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Yet despite increased attention, inappropriate workplace behavior still
Know the Law: Remove Protected Health Information
Published in the Union Leader Q. My company’s clients are health care providers and is considered a “business associate” under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”).
Dealing with Whistleblowers and Avoiding Retaliation Claims
Published in the NH Business Review Q. One of our managers reported that one of his reports went on at length about how she had heard that accounting had been
Know the Law: What If I Don’t Want a Divorce?
Published in the Union Leader Q. My wife asked for a divorce. I don’t want a divorce for the sake of our kids and for religious reasons. Can I refuse
SHH! Managing Confidentiality in Settlements
The thought first hit the company’s in-house counsel late that evening, after the kids had been put to bed. They had settled the case at mediation earlier that day and
Updates to the NH Business Corporation Act
A rundown of the changes to New Hampshire’s Business Corporations Act, which goes into effect Jan. 1 After 20 years, the law governing the operation of business corporations in New
Mandatory Reporting Laws & Schools: Making Sense Out of Disorder
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Know The Law: Preparing for Health Care Needs
Published in the Union LeaderQ. My elderly, long-divorced father has ignored making any legal preparations for his care down the road. He is still healthy, but in his 80’s. How
Controlling the Fox in the Hen House: Minimizing the Risk of Employment Claims by Training Supervisors
Published in New England In-House and Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Statistics and anecdotal information continue to show that discrimination and retaliation claims are on the rise. Verdicts are larger than ever
Family Law: Collaborative Law Alliance Rolling Out Divorce Process Roadmap
Published in the New Hampshire Bar News The Collaborative Law Alliance of New Hampshire (CLANH) has developed a new roadmap to assist divorcing parties in achieving their goals efficiently and
Know the Law: How to Keep Online Holiday Shopping from Invading Your Workplace
Q: With the holiday season approaching, I am concerned employees are spending more and more time shopping online during work hours. I do not want to be a Grinch, but
Non-Solicitation Agreements Really Do Have Teeth
Q: One of the company’s salespeople recently resigned to join a competitor. At the start of his employment with the company, he signed a non-solicitation agreement prohibiting him from soliciting
ADR Methods to Resolve Domestic Disputes
Published in New Hampshire Bar News Alternate dispute resolution is preferable to litigation for domestic disputes in New Hampshire for many reasons, notably the time and cost in financial and
Know The Law: When Will Self-Driving Cars be Legal in New Hampshire?
Q:I’ve heard that other states have legalized fully self-driving cars like Google Car. Can people from Google get driven around New Hampshire in a self-driving car? Can I? A: So
Know The Law: Forming a Board of Managers for a New Hampshire LLC
Q: Our small family-owned business has operated successfully, and rather informally, as a limited liability company (an “LLC”) for a number of years. Given the growth of the business over