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
Power of Attorney Accountability Thwarts ‘License to Steal’
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
Effective Risk Management: Avoid Human Resource Claims By Training Your Managers
March 2006 There are some basic principles that should govern how you run your business in a way that minimizes risk and maximizes employer and employee satisfaction. To an employer
Representation of Clients in Same Sex Parenting Disputes: Too Many Questions, Too Few Answers
September 2005 Every parenting case brings its own unique challenges. It is difficult enough to meet the needs of the traditional family in crisis where the law is generally well-defined,
Frequently Asked Questions about Parenting after Divorce
Co-written by: Jeanmarie Papelian September 2005 Divorce is an emotionally charged event which changes, on a fundamental level, the way in which parents deal with their children and each
Employers Beware: Rights of Undocumented Workers to Damages Upheld by New Hampshire Supreme Court
Co-written by: Cathryn Vaughn August 2005 The New Hampshire Supreme Court sent a signal to employers that they must be diligent in confirming the status of applicants for employment
Passing the Baton
After years of building up your business, you are faced with the ultimate question: how to pass on the business to the next generation? The “next generation” may be one