Published in Association of Corporate Counsel Docket (ACC) What happens when discovery requests call for information that is protected by privilege? This issue has been the subject of increasing litigation
Dealing With Internet Defamation
While Internet reviews can drive traffic to your website and business, a scathing one can just as quickly give potential customers pause. But what do you do when someone posts
Know the Law: Having Your Estate Plan Reviewed by an In-State Attorney Ensures Your Wishes Are Carried Out After a Move
Q: My husband and I had wills drawn up when we were working and living in Massachusetts. The wills list us as residents of Massachusetts. We have since retired and
Changes to the Business Corp. Act are in Effect – Do Your Company’s Bylaws Need Updating?
On January 1, 2014, changes to the law governing New Hampshire business corporations (the New Hampshire Business Corporation Act, NH RSA 293-A) went into effect. The updated statute reflects the
Religious Garb and Grooming in the Workplace
Dalip was recently hired as a teller at a bank in Concord. Dalip is an observant Sikh who wears a turban, or dastar, as part of his religious beliefs. A
Litigation Lessons: When Closely Held Business Owners Disagree
“Have you seen the latest?” Mike, the fifty percent owner of a real estate investment firm asked his administrative assistant. “That son-of-a-gun is charging the company for his ‘administrative services,’
New Guidance on the Use of Background Checks in Employment Decisions
Published in the NH Bar Association In a rare move last month, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) co-published guidance related to
Federal Agencies and The Executive Branch Shaping Workplace Policy
Published in the NH Bar Association As attorneys, we tend to focus our energy and attention on state and federal laws and the court cases in which judges decide how
Know the Law: Rights to Access Medical Records
Published in the Union Leader Q. I am seeing a therapist and am sharing very personal information in treatment. I know my therapist has a file but I don’t know
What Is In Your Food? The Genetically Modified Food Labeling Debate
The NH Legislature, like others across the nation, joined the debate over mandating labeling of genetically modified (GM) food and food containing GM ingredients sold within its borders. This legislative
Know The Law: What to do When a Customer Files for Bankruptcy
Q: We received written notice from the Bankruptcy Court that one of our customers with a large outstanding balance just filed bankruptcy. What does this mean to us and do
Tattoos at Work: Can a Company Ban Them?
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review Q: Joe is hiring for a customer service position and is down to 2 equally qualified potential candidates: a man and a woman.
Know The Law: Your Company’s Social Media Policy – Fair or Foul?
Published in the Union Leader Q. I own a car dealership. The reputation of my company is very important to me, and I have adopted a social media policy to
Is Your Business a Data Breach Away from Disaster?
According to the 2013 Data Breach Investigations Report conducted by the Verizon RISK Team (Report), businesses participating in that study reported more than 47,000 data security incidents in 2012 alone,
Is An Employee On The Clock While Getting Dressed in Work Gear?
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review Joe is the human resource manager for a manufacturing facility in New Hampshire. The company provides its employees, particularly those who work in
Know The Law: Raising Capital to Grow Your Business
Q: I am the owner of a small New Hampshire business and need additional capital to expand my growing business. Taking on additional debt is not possible, so I must