Q. My mother suffered a stroke and needs 24/7 in-home nursing care. For the past six months, my mother has been paying three excellent retired nurses to provide for her
Know the Law: Legal Obligations to In-Home Caregivers
Is My 90 Year Old Mother an Employer?
IS MY 90 YEAR OLD MOTHER AN EMPLOYER? Q. Eric and his brother want to hire 24-7 in-home care for their elderly mother so she can stay in the family
Know the Law: Copyright Infringement or Legal Fair Use?
Q: My company subscribes to various technical journals. We often copy pertinent articles and distribute copies to our employees for their reference. Could we be exposing ourselves to copyright infringement
Best Practices for Using Payroll Debit Cards with Your Workforce
Published in New Hampshire Business Review Q: Frank owns a small manufacturing business with a facility in Manchester. Several of his employees do not have checking accounts and have complained
Fostering a Fair Workplace Environment: Employee Training is a Necessity
Published in ACC Docket (Jan/Feb 2014)Fostering a Fair Workplace Environment: Employee Training is a Necessity
Know the Law: New Criminal Background Check Statute
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