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
Know the Law: Lake Front Property Enhancements
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
Union Leader: KNOW THE LAW – Computer Usage Policy in the Workplace – 05/2010
This question was answered by Colleen Karpinsky of the McLane Law Firm Q: We are updating our Company’s policies regarding computer usage. Our employees are currently permitted to access personal
The Safety Net’s Unintended Catch
Two years into the Great Recession and people are still disagreeing over the origins of its underlying cause: the crash of the housing market. Some argue that borrowers acted irresponsibly
Towns are on the Clock
FCC’s New “Shot Clock” Ruling Sets Time Table for Approval of Wireless Telecommunication Facilities As of July 2008, there were 3,300 pending zoning applications for wireless telecommunication facilities. Of those,
There Is No Such Thing As A Free Employee
Q. Acme Corp., a mid-sized manufacturing company, has recently laid off half of its marketing staff in order to cut costs due to the downturn in the economy. There is