Published in the Union Leader Q. How can I make sure my children and grandchildren continue to enjoy our lake front property after my spouse and I have passed away?
Know The Law – Paying Gift Tax
Published in the Union Leader Q. How can I make significant gifts to my adult children without paying gift tax? A.It is the season of giving and what better way
Worker Classification Settlement Program Offered by IRS – Is It Too Good to be True?
On September 21, 2011 the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) announced a program expected to allow businesses to resolve past worker classification issues with an eye towards limiting risk and uncertainty.
Evergreen Clauses: How Enforceable are “Automatic Renewal” Provisions?
Assume you are a business owner. You purchased certain computer software last year which you hoped would improve productivity, but which you now realize your business no longer uses or
Ride Through for Chapter 7 Debtors May End California Ruling Affirms Debtor’s Liability After Bankruptcy
Published in Banker & Tradesmen, October 2011 The U.S. Bankruptcy Code provides lenders with powerful tools for protecting their rights in secured property. One such device is the Reaffirmation Agreement,
The Duties of Corporate Directors: A Timely Reminder
Published in Portsmouth Herald In February, the Securities and Exchange Commission brought enforcement action (SEC v. Krantz, Chasin & Nadelman) against three outside directors of DHB Industries, Inc., a publicly
Understanding Certificates of Insurance: Proper Coverage of the Parties You Deal With Can Make or Break Your Business
This could happen to you. You are a month into a large renovation project for a homeowner when one of your long-time subcontractors breaks a water line causing significant property
Is Your Business in Compliance with NH Safety Requirements?
October 2011By Colleen C. KarpinskyPublished in New Hampshire Business Review Jamie owns and operates a small New Hampshire business and currently employs 10 office workers. Should Jamie be concerned with
Avoid Getting Clawed – A guide to understanding the “Cat’s Paw Theory of Liability” in employment cases
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT RECOGNIZES CAT’S PAW THEORY OF LIABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT CASES: Does One Paw Know What the Other is Doing? On March 1, 2011 the United States Supreme
Closing the Loopholes: New Laws for in Terrorem (No Contest) Clauses in Wills and Trusts
Co-authors Nadine Catalfimo and Charles DeGrandpre explore a new law that raises the bar for beneficiaries contesting the provisions of a will and trust with no-contest provisions. Click here for
Employers Beware: Pre-and Post-Shift Work May be Compensable Time for Non-Exempt Employees: Monitor Now or Pay a High Price Later
Question: I run a customer service call center. My employees work 8 hour shifts with a half hour meal-break on each shift. Our employees are expected to be at their
Union Leader: Know the Law – Unemployment Benefits
KNOW THE LAW – Unemployment Benefits This question was answered by Katie Kiernan of the McLane Law FirmSeptember 19, 2011Published in the Union Leader Q. As an employer, I understand
Know The Law: Internet Domain Names
Q: Is it true that Internet domain names will no longer end only in .com, and companies will be able to register their own company name as the domain name extension?
Know the Law: Tax Exempt Status for Non-Profits
Q: I work for a non-profit organization. We just received notice that the organization has lost tax-exempt status. Why did this happen? How can we fix it? A: Most likely,
Estate Planning for the Business Owner
There are more than 10 million small business owners in America. 70 percent of family owned businesses fail shortly after the transition to the next generation. Often, family discord, taxes,
Know The Law – Breastfeeding at Work – 07/2011
Published in the Union Leader Q: I recently had a baby and will be returning to work, but I would like to continue breastfeeding. Is my employer required to provide