Published in the Union Leader Q: My business occasionally extends credit to customers who are unable to afford paying invoices on our regular Net 30 days terms? Do we need
Is Obesity a Disability?
EEOC is Busy at Work Enforcing Discrimination Laws and Broadening its Reach (Published in the Portsmouth Herald, October 2010) The economy continues to languish; unemployment remains relatively high, even in
What Did You Post About Me?
(Published in Business NH Magazine, October 2010) There’s nothing that strikes fear into the heart of a business manager quite like getting an e-mail message that says: “have you seen
The Impact of Health Care Business Bankruptcies on Patient Care
(Published in the Healthcare Review, October 2010) The Appointment of the Patient Care Ombudsman Health care businesses are just as susceptible to financial stress as are other businesses in these
Which is Better For Your New Business – A Corporation or an LLC?
If you’re starting a new business, a basic question you have to address is whether to conduct it as a sole proprietorship or through an entity—which, in New Hampshire, usually
Know the Law: LLC Tax in New Hampshire
Q: I’ve heard that if you’re a member of a New Hampshire LLC, you don’t have to pay the 5% New Hampshire Interest and Dividends Tax on LLC distributions of
Converting Your Corporation to an LLC – Still a Good Idea?
The emergence of New Hampshire LLCs in recent years has made New Hampshire corporations essentially obsolete. For example, in 2009, almost seven New Hampshire LLCs were formed for every New
Know the Law: Bullying Behavior in Public Schools
Q: I am an administrator at a public high school, and witnessed what may or may not be considered bullying behavior. As an employee of the school, what is my
Electronic Data and Employee Privacy
Melanie, a sales person at the company, complains that her supervisor, Bob, has been sending her inappropriate emails and sexually suggestive text messages. After receiving the complaint, Sarah in human
Dealing with the New Anti-Bullying Law Requires More Than Just a Policy
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Staying SAFE and Out of the SAFE Act
Although the ups and downs of the economic cycle and fluctuating real estate values are familiar to most of us, there is news every day to remind us that the
Navigating the Unemployment Claims Process
(Published in New Hampshire Business Review, August 2010) Q: The Human Resources Director of A1 Corporation, Ms. Jones, receives a Notice of Claim for Unemployment Benefits from a former employee,
Which Way is the Wind Blowing on Small Wind Energy Systems?
In the summer of 2007, New Hampshire Public Radio ran a story entitled “Local Zoning Laws Hinder Wind Power.” (NHPR, 06/27/2007) A year later, the Associated Press reported “Bill Supporting
Are Competitors Luring Internet Traffic to Their Websites Using Your Trademarks?
As the internet has become ingrained into our daily lives, businesses are becoming increasingly sophisticated in manipulating how consumer and business traffic is directed to their websites. Businesses strategically embed
New Hampshire Mechanic’s Liens and Bond Claims
(Published in New Hampshire Business Review’s Legal Expertise Guide, August 2010) In New Hampshire, contractors and suppliers can obtain security for payment through mechanic’s liens and bond claims. Mechanic’s liens
Understanding the Due Diligence Process Today Helps Position Businesses for Successful Transactions Tomorrow
Whether it is a debt financing, capital infusion or the sale of your business, at some point, some level of inspection of your business operations, practices, records, relationships and financial