Published in the New Hampshire Business Review Don has been reading about there being new rules in place regarding HIPAA, but he is uncertain as to whether his business needs
Know The Law: Divorce and Owning a Business Together
Q. My wife and I are active in our community and own a business that is fairly well known. After a 22 year marriage, we are getting a divorce. I
Is Work Going to the Dogs?
Published in Business NH MagazineMany dog lovers think their job, and their job performance, would be better if they could bring their pet to work. And there are studies that
Know The Law: Company’s Obligation to Purchase AED
Published in the Union Leader Q: What is a company’s obligation to purchase an automatic external defibrillator (“AED”), and does that company face liability if it uses, or fails to
Qualified Disclaimers: A Trap for the Unwary New Hampshire Real Estate Lawyer
While property disclaimers are intended primarily as an estate planning tool, they can have an impact on real estate that is important for real estate practitioners to recognize. Uniform Disclaimer
International Contract Dispute Resolution – It Pays To Plan Ahead
Making the decision to take your New Hampshire-based business international is a big step. You’ve found the right partner, and now you are ready to embark on your international venture.
Why Businesses Should Take a Hard Look at Telecommuting There Are No Glaring Legal Risks in Allowing Workers to Telecommute
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review Much ink has been spilled about Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer’s decision to bring her workforce back to within the walls of the company’s
Know The Law: If DOMA is Overturned?
Q: Several of my New Hampshire employees have same-sex spouses. If the United States Supreme Court overturns DOMA, how will that change their benefits structure? A: DOMA defines “marriage” as a
The Revised New Hampshire Limited Liability Company Act
If the fiscal cliff, so-called “sequestration,” and whip-saw control of the NH legislature isn’t enough to make your head spin as a business person, then hold on. The law governing
Stop Watching the Clock – Why Your Business Needs to be Flexible to Succeed
Published in Business New HampshireAnne-Marie Slaughter bursts our collective bubble by telling us “Why Women Still Can’t Have it All.” Melissa Mayer puts a stop to telecommuting at Yahoo, and
Know The Law: Providing Health Coverage to Employees Under the Affordable Care Act
Question: My restaurant in the Lakes Region employs hundreds of employees throughout the year with high peaks in the summer, fall and during the Christmas holidays. How do I determine
Sexual Stereotyping is Prohibited in the Workplace
Carol, who is white, female, and heterosexual, complains that she is being harassed by several of her co-workers. Specifically, Carol complains that co-workers make fun of her for not dressing
Know The Law: Same-Sex Couple’s Estate Plans
Published in the Union Leader Q. My same-sex spouse and I were legally married in New Hampshire earlier this year. Given the recent challenges to the bans on same-sex marriages,
Recent Omnibus Rule Expands Reach of HIPAA
Published in the Portsmouth Herald By now you may have heard the news about a number of changes on the horizon for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”).
Who Owns Your Social Media Account and Connections?
Corporate tweeters or bloggers – employees who post promotional and often entertaining commentary on behalf of their employers’ businesses – add much of their own personal brand – their voice,
Employment Law 2013: It’s All About Technology
As technology changes how and where employees perform their jobs, it also gives rise to new concerns in employment law. From using GPS to track employee whereabouts to debating the