Q. I own a business that employs two employees who are in same-sex marriages. I have yet to make any changes to my benefit plans. What changes do I need
Same-Sex Spousal Benefits: Is Your Business in Compliance with the Recent Federal Ruling?
Allocating Insurance for Environmental Contamination Claims
Co-authored by Kenton Villano Environmental claims brought by governments or private parties against owners or operators of property inevitably raise the question of whether insurance coverage is available to pay
Know The Law: Raising Capital Under SEC Rule 506
Q: I am a small business owner and I would like to raise some additional capital. I have already taken investments from friends and family so I need to appeal
New Rules Governing Wellness Plans
Published in the Union Leader Q: My company wants to incentivize our employees to get healthy. Is it legal in New Hampshire to offer insurance premium discounts to employees who
Are You The Boss Of Me? The Supreme Court Speaks Out On Supervisor Liability
Published in Business NH Magazine Statistics and anecdotal information continue to show that workplace discrimination and retaliation claims are on the rise. Verdicts are larger than ever as juries lose
Using Criminal Background Checks in Hiring Process is Risky Business for Employers
Published in New Hampshire Business Review Q: In the 1990s, Acme Corporation used criminal background checks as part of its job applicant screening process. If an applicant had any criminal
What Direction Is The Wind Blowing?
Ever since the shock of the oil embargo in 1973 we have been a nation in search of a comprehensive, sound energy policy. It was only a year later, in
Know The Law: New Hampshire Labor Law on Employee Uniforms
Published in the Union Leader Q: I run a business in New Hampshire that requires each employee to wear a specific uniform with our company logo on the sleeve. Can
Supreme Court Holds Stricter Standard of Proof in Title VII Retaliation Cases
Q: Janice, Vice President of Acme Corporation, just received notice of a discrimination charge filed against the company by a former employee, Tom. The charge alleges the company discriminated against
Know The Law: Legal Considerations of Doing Business in the Cloud
Q. As a business owner, what issues should I be concerned about when contracting for cloud-based computer services? A. Cloud-based computing is revolutionizing the storage of data and delivery of
Nitrogen Discharges to Great Bay: Deadline for Public Comment Imminent
If you use fertilizer for lawns, playing fields, open spaces or for agriculture; if you use a septic system; if you are responsible for large paved areas, or are concerned
Revisiting Non-Competition Agreements in New Hampshire: Recent Legal Developments Require Care and Precision
Non-competition agreements are vital tools for businesses to use to protect their confidential information and customer relationships from misappropriation by departing employees and competitors.; Admittedly, employees have a countervailing interest,
Know The Law: Limited Liability Company
Q: A friend has asked me to invest in a limited liability company to buy residential real estate. What is a limited liability company and is it a good entity
Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Published in the Portsmouth Herald New Hampshire’s Employers Take a Hit to the Bottom Line In January 2013, PolEcon Research issued its report of a study commissioned by the advocacy
Know The Law: Do Salaried Employees in New Hampshire Qualify for Overtime?
Q. Do salaried employees in New Hampshire qualify for overtime? A: By federal law, employees in New Hampshire are entitled to overtime unless they fall within a specific exception or
What Happens When It’s Over?
Read the article below published in Collaborative Law Alliance of NH: http://collaborativelawnh.org/2013/06/what-happens-when-its-over/