In this current economic climate, start-up companies, as well as many small and medium sized businesses, are looking more frequently to varied sources of raising capital, such as from friends,
Raising Capital – A Securities Law Trap for the Unwary
Union Leader: KNOW THE LAW – Gay Married Employee Benefits – 08/2010
This question was answered by Jeanmarie Papelian of the McLane Law Firm Q. I own a small automotive repair shop with 15 employees and have recently hired my first gay
Choosing the Right LLC Act: Massachusetts vs. Delaware
When you’re forming an LLC for Massachusetts clients, any of five powerful factors may require you to form it under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, 6 Del. C. §
Estate and Gift Issues, Opportunities and Pitfalls in 2010
More than halfway through 2010, most unresolved estate and gift issues present in January remain. Congress has not altered the estate and gift tax. No formal procedure exists for allocating
Know the Law: Lake Front Property Enhancements
Q: We have owned lake front property right on the water for many years and would like to expand the old house, upgrade the permanent docks and stone wall along
Important Differences Between For-profit and Non-profit Boards
(Published in the Portsmouth Herald, July 2010) Good Citizen, whose name has been changed for the sake of his privacy, just accepted a position as member of the Board of
Beware: Improper Patent Marking Could Be Costly
Obtaining a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office is but one step in obtaining maximum value from a company’s intellectual property. Most sophisticated businesses understand that a
Know When To Hold ‘Em, Know When To Fold ‘Em; Is Your Company Ready for a Litigation Hold?
Sarah, vice president of human resources, receives a letter from counsel for a former employee claiming discrimination. The letter details allegations of sexual harassment against two co-workers and a supervisor
The Role Of ESOPs In Private Equity Deals
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Mental Health Parity: Will the New Federal Law Place a Crunch on an Already Stressed System?
(Published in the Healthcare Review, July 2010) Beginning with plan years starting on or after July 1, 2010, many health insurance policies will provide equal financial and treatment benefits for
Protecting Family Names in Business
(Published in the New Hampshire Business Review, July 2010) For three generations, Carroll Carpet Cleaners has been well known for its in-home and in-store services throughout southern New Hampshire and
Health Care Reform Passed; What New Hampshire Employers Need to Know Now
National health care reform became a reality on March 30, 2010 by the passage of the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” (P.L. 111-148) and the “Health Care and Education
Seacoast Online: What to do When a Client Becomes Mentally Impaired – 6/2010
(Article originally published in the Seacoast Herald, June 2010) It is estimated that more than 5 million people are currently suffering from Alzheimer’s, the most common age-related memory loss disease.
Union Leader: KNOW THE LAW – CISG (Convention on International Sale of Goods) – 06/2010
Q: Our company sells products overseas. Many customers have asked that the sales contracts be governed by something called “CISG” instead of using New Hampshire law. What is CISG and
Know The Law – “Linked In”
Published in the Union Leader This question was answered by Charla Bizios Stevens of the McLane Law Firm Q: I own a small business and recently terminated an employee because
Modification after Muchmore
(As published in the Spring 2010 issue of the New Hampshire Trial Bar News) I. Introduction This article will review current New Hampshire law governing modification of parental rights