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
Sexual Stereotyping is Prohibited in the Workplace
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
New England Startups: Wondering What’s Happening With Crowdfunding Under the JOBS Act?
The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act was signed into law in April of last year with a great deal of fanfare as the first major reform of federal securities
Know The Law: Title Insurance Protects Against Defects
Q: I am buying the piece of commercial property and building in which my business in housed. Why am I required to pay for title insurance when I have already
Honesty is the Best Employee Policy
Published in the New Hampshire Business ReviewCo-written by Ryan King, Director of Human Resoursces for McLane Law FirmRegardless of whether it is defined in a written directive, most employers believe
Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative: Time is of the Essence
Since 2009, the IRS has been offering taxpayers with undisclosed foreign financial accounts the opportunity to “come clean” under its Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative (OVDI), and thousands of individuals have
Five Important Ethical Considerations in Estate Planning
Ethical issues in estate planning can be quite subtle and are often overlooked. The Rules of Professional Conduct are primarily oriented for litigation matters and their application in estate planning
The Demise of DOMA?
Co-authored by Alexandra Breed Charlie Morgan, a career soldier from New Durham, New Hampshire succumbed to breast cancer on February 10, 2013. Morgan leaves behind a same-sex spouse, Karen, who
Know The Law: Drug Testing in the Workplace
Published in the Union Leader This question was answered by Charla Bizios Stevens of the McLane Law Firm Q. I own a New Hampshire business and am concerned that a
Know the Law: Notifying Patients of Dissolution of New Hampshire Physician’s Practice
Q: I am a physician in a small practice, which will be dissolved next year. How far in advance, and by what means of communication should I notify my patients
What Health Care Reform Means for New Hampshire Employers in 2013 and 2014
National health care reform became a reality in March of 2010 by the passage of two pieces of federal legislation, “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” and the “Health Care
Prorating Pay When a Salaried Employee is Terminated for Cause
Q. I own a business in New Hampshire. I recently fired one of my managers because he engaged in abusive behavior to some employees. His approach to managing employees by
IRS Cracks Down on Undisclosed Foreign Accounts
The message from the IRS to owners of undisclosed foreign financial accounts is clear: Enter the IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative (OVDI) or risk criminal prosecution and/or enormous civil penalties.