As demographic factors and medical advances increase the life expectancies of the population, employers and members of their workforce are coming under increasing pressure to provide for elderly family members.
Tax Issues With Elder Care
What Employers Should Know About New Hampshire’s Two Hour Reporting Rule
New Hampshire law provides, as a general rule, that on any day in which an employee reports to work at an employer’s request, the employee shall be paid not less
Improving Your Environmental Compliance
Many small and mid-size New Hampshire business owners are often surprised to learn that state and federal environmental laws may apply to their operations. Even minor deviations from these requirements
Federal Law Clarification of Lender Liability
Last Fall the Congress passed and the President signed the “Asset Conservation Lender Liability and Deposit Insurance Protection Act of 1996” which amended CERCLA in order to provide significant protection
Recent Developments in Environmental Law
We have surveyed developments during the last year in environmental programs. This article briefly summarizes several recent changes in federal and State environmental regulation that will be of direct interest
State Unveils Draft Policy On Natural Attenuation of Contaminated Sites
A singularly important new policy has been released in draft by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES). The new policy will guide selection of natural attenuation as a
Old Insurance Coverage Protects in “Long Tail” Environmental Liability Cases
As almost any company that has been involved in a superfund case knows, the liability associated with historical, legal waste disposal practices extends indefinitely into the future. For the hundreds,
Water Regulation Coming To The Forefront
About a decade ago, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services took the first step in regulating water consumption. The rules then required reporting consumption of more than 20,000 gallons
Preparing For And Handling Environmental Inspections
In recent months there has been an increased level of environmental enforcement activity, particularly at the State level. Often, the first step in the enforcement process is an inspection. The
Land Development and Conservation: Why Not Both?
Landowners often feel squeezed between their desire to enjoy, preserve and protect special attributes of their land and economic pressure to maximize development of their land. Such pressures on individuals
Sensible Water Policy for New Hampshire
Perhaps the best way to think about the future of water law in New Hampshire and the allocation of New Hampshire’s water resources is to understand from an historical perspective
Environmental Issues in Real Estate Transactions
Environmental issues routinely arise in all types of real estate transactions, from the sale of individual residences to the transfer of large commercial and industrial facilities. Managing the associated risks
Selecting Good Trademarks
The trademark you select identifies the source of your product or service and distinguishes it from the goods or services of other companies. A trademark should be memorable; should attract
Cease-and-Desist Letters: What to Do When Your Business is Accused Of Patent Infringement
With the number of patents being issued today, it is not surprising that many businesses find themselves the recipients of cease-and-desist letters accusing them of patent infringement. Although most companies
3 Volume Treatise on New Hampshire Probate Law and Procedure
Description A comprehensive, current reference on probate court procedure and the administration of estates in New Hampshire, this three-volume publication completely revises former Rockingham County Probate Judge William Treat’s pioneering
1 Volume Treatise on New Hampshire Wills, Trusts and Gifts
Description Make your estate and trust practice as productive as possible. Get quick, fully-updated information on substantive law, current practice, and continuing trends with this authoritative resource. This extensively revised