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/
The Final HIPAA Rule Has Been Issued: Should Employers Care?
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
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.