Published in the Union Leader Q: Do I have to share “personal” and “private” Facebook information in a lawsuit? A: Most often, yes, because when it comes to social networking sites,
Using a Strategic Alliance to Boost Company Value
There’s no question that an infusion of funding through an investor will provide a nice boost to a balance sheet. But, this type of boost usually comes at a steep
Know The Law: Hiring Summer Interns to Increase Production
Q. After three years of low consumer demand, my company is finally showing signs of economic recovery. However, I am hesitant to hire new employees in case it proves to
Prescription Drug Monitoring: Is it Time to Add this Arrow to the New Hampshire Physician’s Quiver?
The New Hampshire State Senate on March 21, 2012 passed SB 286, the Controlled Drug Health and Safety Act (the “Act”), which permits the electronic tracking of certain controlled prescription
To Warn or Not Warn: Legislature Enacts New Law Requiring the Department of Labor to Warn Businesses Before Levying Fines for Certain Violations
In response to cries of foul from a number of businesses which found themselves in hot water with the New Hampshire Department of Labor (“DOL”) for arguably minor violations of
Ever-increasing Court Awards Should Raise the Alarm
Ever-increasing court awards should raise the alarm Published: Boston Business Journal by Mary K. Pratt, Special to the Journal Charla Bizios Stevens has put her clients on notice: Recent
Supreme Court Reigns In EPA’s Wetland’s Power: Sackett v. EPA
In legal circles, it is often said that when reading Supreme Court decisions, the most interesting information can be found in the footnotes, the dissents, and the concurring opinions. The
Know The Law: Prenuptial Agreement Regarding Owning a Business
Q:Two years ago, I took over a small business started by my parents. Now I am engaged to be married. Do I need a prenuptial agreement? A:Prenuptial agreements are not
Guarding Patient’s Personal Information – You’re The Sentry
Last month, a Massachusetts hospital agreed to pay $750,000 for failing to properly safeguard the personal and confidential health information of more than 800,000 individuals. The settlement reached between the
Know The Law: Non-Competition Agreement
Published in Union Leader Question: I would like to require an employee who is planning to move to New Hampshire from Colorado to take the job to sign a non-competition
Know The Law: Cell Phone Restrictions with Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers
KNOW THE LAW This question was answered by Katie Kiernan Marble of the McLane Law Firm Q:My company employs commercial motor vehicle drivers and I want to restrict their use
State and Federal Lawmakers Moving Quickly to Prevent Employers From Asking for Social Media Account Information
The Associated Press recently reported that an increasing number of employers are asking job applicants for their Facebook user names and passwords during job interviews. This is troubling to some
Employer Confidentiality Policies May Violate Law
A decision of the National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) will affect union and non-union employers alike. In NLRB v. Northeast Land Services, the First Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers
Preventing Employee Retaliation Claims
Published in NH Business Review Susan, the HR Director of Smith Corp., has just received a complaint of gender discrimination from Joann.; Susan has heard that retaliation complaints often accompany
Know The Law: Customer Filing for Bankruptcy in the Near Future
Published in Union Leader Q. My company sells products to a customer, which may file for bankruptcy in the near future. Despite this risk, I would like to continue to
Non-Competition Agreements: The New Hampshire Legislature Adds its Voice to the Discussion
Published in the New Hampshire Business Review Jim is the owner of a small start-up company in the business of selling software developed by him and his partner in his