An estimated 60 million adult Americans search for information on the Internet every day. E-business constitutes over $2 trillion in annual sales for our economy. Over two-thirds of American households
Pension Protection Act of 2006 Provides Employers More Opportunities to Help Employees Save For Retirement
On August 17, 2006 President Bush signed The Pension Protection Act of 2006 (the “Act”), federal legislation that impacts all aspects of retirement plans. Although the Act is best known
The NH Real Estate Transfer Tax: Traps for the Unwary
The NH real estate transfer tax imposes a tax on the transfer, sale, and granting of real property located in NH. All real estate transfers are presumed to be subject
Using An IRA For Charitable Giving, A New Opportunity
Earlier this year, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Pension Protection Act of 2006. Among its many provisions affecting federal tax law, were those that greatly encouraged
Employers Beware: Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision Adopts Liberal Standard Of What Constitutes Retaliation
A female forklift operator complains of inappropriate remarks and is reassigned to strenuous, less desirable duties, albeit within her job description. Is this retaliation under Title VII of the Civil
Power of Attorney Accountability Thwarts ‘License to Steal’
At seminars, I sometimes refer to the durable power of attorney as a “license to steal.” Although made part in jest, the comment can be all too true. Millions of
Charitable And Educational Organizations Take Notice: New Hampshire’s Law Against Discrimination May Now Apply To You
Effective July 1, 2006, New Hampshire’s law against discrimination has been amended to broaden the list of employees under its protection to those working for charitable and educational organizations previously
Selling Your Business, The Inside Deal
For most New Hampshire business owners their business is their most valuable asset. However, unlike most other assets, where markets and mechanisms for transferring these assets are well known, many
Flood Damage Insurance Coverage: New Hampshire Law Provides Powerful Tool For Policyholders
It will certainly take years and cost many millions of dollars for businesses in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine that have been damaged by the flood of 2006 to recover.
New Law Allows Employee Leave For Court Proceedings
Your business is in its busy season and you are already short on the number of employees you need to realize upcoming customer deadlines. You have two employees out of
Planning Ahead To Address Environmental Issues In Your Community
New Hampshire cities and towns can expect that local environmental issues will become increasingly contentious. The conflicts will occur in different forms: pressure to preserve open space versus development; industrial
Liability in the Construction Industry: How Long are Design Professionals and Contractors Exposed in New Hampshire?
One question architects, engineers, contractors and others in the construction trade often ask is how long are they exposed to liability for negligence claims arising out of their work on
The Anna Nicole Smith Decision and Estate Litigation
On May 1, 2006, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of Anna Nicole Smith—the famous stripper, Playboy pinup, and reality show star—in her ongoing legal battle with the
A Review of the New Hampshire Supreme Court’s Decision In the Matter of Eugene Berg and Kathleen Quigley Berg
Co-written by Jeanmarie Papelian. In a remarkable ruling which will affect therapists who treat children, the New Hampshire Supreme Court recently held that parents do not have the exclusive right to
Top 10 List of Suggested New Year’s Resolutions for New Hampshire Companies
Everything old is new again. Thomas Friedman tells us in his recent The World is Flat: A Brief History of the 21st Century that the ground moving beneath our feet
Today’s Top 10 List: Ways To Avoid Human Resource Claims
March 2006 Wouldn’t it be nice if it were that easy? Those who work in human resources or manage employees know that every situation is different and that few things