This article was originally published in the Union Leader and can be found here. NH Legal Perspective: Estate Planning Check-up Time By: Brad Cook June 29, 2019 Among the items …
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Copyright Owners Take Note — Registration Means Registration
Under current United States copyright law, registration of the copyright in a work is not necessary to create the copyright itself. To the contrary, copyright is created in a work …
Tech Companies and Healthcare: Is Privacy at Stake?
Imagine the following scenario: You are experiencing a cough, fever and chills and need to see a doctor. You lack transportation and no one is available to give you a …
Lucic Named Regional Vice Chair Lex Mundi Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Practice Group
(6/13/2019, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Robert R. Lucic has been named the Regional Vice Chair for the Lex Mundi Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Practice Group. Lucic is …
Drug Testing in the Marijuana Legalization Age
Jim Reidy | June 5, 2019 On this podcast, New Hampshire employment attorney Jim Reidy discusses with XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld whether employers should still be testing for marijuana …
Gregoire Named to 2020 Class of Leadership New Hampshire
(6/5/2019, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Jason D. Gregoire has been named to the 2020 class of Leadership New Hampshire. Leadership New Hampshire has nearly 1000 alumni, individuals who …
Trudel Graduates from Leadership New Hampshire
(6/5/2019, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Director of Business Development, Kelly A. Trudel, has graduated from the 2019 class of Leadership New Hampshire. A graduation celebration was held at LaBelle …
NH’s Legislative Roundup
This article was originally published in Business NH Magazine and can be found here. NH’s Legislative Roundup By: Jim Reidy June 5, 2019 While the headlines coming out of Washington …
A Careful Balance: Managing Political Activity and Speech at Work
HR professionals have the responsibility to enforce workplace rules, promote cooperation, insist on civility and respect, and—most of all—remind folks they are on one team, at least in the workplace. …
NH Legal Perspective: Shielding Your Business From Unfair Trade Practice/Consumer Protection Claims
This article was originally published in the Union Leader and can be found here. NH Legal Perspective: Shielding Your Business From Unfair Trade Practice/Consumer Protection Claims By: Rob Miller May …
Sheehan Phinney Earns Top Rankings by Chambers USA for 2019
(4/26/2019, Manchester, NH) – The firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA has once again received the highest rankings in New Hampshire for 2019 by Chambers USA, a prestigious …
Marijuana and the Modern Workplace
Jim Reidy | April 17, 2019 Strict drug screening policies may not be keeping up with the times. That is because drug-testing policies, especially for marijuana use, are no longer …
NH Legal Perspective: What is a Patent For?
This article was originally published in the Union Leader and can be found here. NH Legal Perspective: What is a Patent For? By: Jonathan Whitcomb April 13, 2019 A little …
When Free Speech and Employment Clash
Human resources professionals have the responsibility to enforce workplace rules, promote cooperation, insist on civility and respect, and — most of all — remind folks they are on one team, …
NH Legal Perspective: EPA Proposes National ‘Compliance’ Initiatives
This article was originally published in the Union Leader and can be found here. NH Legal Perspective: EPA Proposes National ‘Compliance’ Initiatives By: Lynn Preston March 30, 2019 About every …
Live Free and Get High?
Jim Reidy | March 22, 20219 It wasn’t that long ago that the question of legalizing recreational marijuana was met with disbelief and in many cases laughter. Now that NH …
Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
Currently, New Hampshire law does not expressly authorize fiduciaries to manage a person’s digital assets as they can with the person’s other, tangible, personal property. Recognizing this need, an effort …
Gauging Critical Access Hospital Protections
New Hampshire’s healthcare system is composed of a variety of organizations ranging from large tertiary hospitals, to small free-standing surgery centers to community health clinics. Among these, “critical access hospitals” …
Carrier Named to NeighborWorks Southern NH Board of Directors
(March 14, 2019, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Megan C. Carrier has been named to the Board of Directors for NeighborWorks Southern NH, effective April, 2019. NeighborWorks Southern NH …
Loving that PFAS: Does EPA’s Valentine’s Day PFAS Action Plan Portend a Change of Heart?
This article was originally published in the ACOEL and can be found here. By: Tom Burack | March 6. 2019 In a February 13 blog, I focused on the substantial role …
LLC Taxed as an S Corporation – Be Careful
It is common today to include in a discussion about choice of entity the possibility of forming an LLC (Limited Liability Company) that elects to be taxed as an S corporation. The …
Extortion, corruption, money laundering and fraud alleged in RICO case filed in Federal court
Sheehan Phinney and Jones Day filed a RICO case in the United States District Court on Monday, February 18, 2019 involving the alleged systematic devaluation of a Turkish Airline and …
NH Legal Perspective: What to Expect in Civil Litigation
This article was originally published in the Union Leader and can be found here. NH Legal Perspective: What to Expect in Civil Litigation By: Courtney Herz February 16, 2019 We …
Manchester Area Human Resources Association: Legal and Legislative Update
Jim Reidy | February 12, 2019 Now, laughing friends deride, Tears I cannot hide. Oh-oh-oh-oh, so I smile and say, “When a lovely flame dies, Smoke gets in your eyes.” …
Carrier Appointed to New Hampshire Board of Bar Examiners
(February 4, 2019, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Megan C. Carrier has been appointed by the New Hampshire Supreme Court to the Board of Bar Examiners, which determines that …
Burack Named Dartmouth College 2019 Perkins Bass Distinguished Visitor
(February 4, 2019, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney attorney Thomas S. Burack has been chosen to be Dartmouth College’s 2019 Perkins Bass Distinguished Visitor, through the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for …
Sheehan Phinney Named 2019 “Best of Business”
(February 1, 2019, Manchester, NH) – The law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a winner in New …
Cook Named to Easterseals Affiliate Relations Committee
(2/4/2019, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green shareholder Bradford E. Cook has been named to the Affiliate Relations Committee of the Easterseals National Board. For 100 years, Easterseals has …
U.S. Supreme Court continues to define contours of arbitration under FAA
The U.S. Supreme Court continued to shape the contours of the Federal Arbitration Act in two decisions last month. First, in Henry Schein Inc. v. Archer & White Sales Inc., the court, …
Lois L. Lindauer Searches Completes Management Led Buyout
Sheehan Phinney congratulates its client, Lois L. Lindauer Searches, on completing a management led buyout supported by Gemini Investors. The buyout allows Lois L. Lindauer Searches to transition ownership and …
The Government’s Disclosure Requirements in the District of NH
In federal criminal cases, the Government’s discovery obligations are generally dictated by the Jenks Act, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 16 and 26.2 (to include LCrR 16.1), and the …
Gregoire Named One of New Hampshire’s 40 Under Forty
Click here to read Gregorie’s full Union Leader interview. (January 29, 2018, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA is proud to announce that shareholder Jason D. Gregoire …
NH Legal Perspective: NH’s Economy Depends on Affordable Housing for Workers
This article was originally published in the Union Leader and can be found here. NH Legal Perspective: NH’s Economy Depends on Affordable Housing for Workers By: Greg Chakmakas January 19, …
Stark Law and Anti-kickback Statute Reform
It’s a safe bet that in the coming year reforms will be made to two central laws governing physician compensation – the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback statute. Whether through …
Carrier Named Firm Shareholder
(1/1/2019, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA is proud to announce Megan C. Carrier has been elected as a firm shareholder, effective January 1, 2019. Sheehan Phinney President …
Burying Fossils: Pruning Patent Portfolios to Decrease Annual Costs & Promote Growth
Most CFOs, CEOs, and in-house GCs would confirm that one major area of concern in controlling corporate expense is cost associated with maintaining an intellectual property (IP) portfolio. A significant …
White-collar Crime in NH: A Look Back at 2018 Cases
In 2018, more so than in other years, white-collar criminal investigations and prosecutions have occupied our country’s attention and received widespread national media coverage, partly because of the Mueller investigation …
Title IX Rules Remain in Flux
Title IX coordinators have been on a bit of a roller coaster for some time now, and unfortunately, the ride isn’t over yet. Attorney Megan Carrier discusses recent changes by …
Litigation Team Succeeds with American Arbitration Association Case
(12/12/2018, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney’s Business Litigation team has received a favorable award for our client, Robert Scarborough, in an arbitration at the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Attorney Michael …
D.R. Lemieux Builders to Build 34 Affordable Housing Units in Rochester, NH
Sheehan Phinney’s Affordable Housing team successfully represented D.R. Lemieux Builders in the development of the first phase of three planned phases for construction of 102 units with 34 residential units …
Sheehan Phinney Welcomes Two New Attorneys
(12/6/2018, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA is proud to welcome Kolbie R. McCabe and Madeline Christie Hutchings to the firm’s Manchester, NH office. Hutchings is a member of …
Gregoire Named to NH Providers Association Board
(11/15/2018, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green shareholder Jason D. Gregoire has been named to the Board of Directors for the NH Providers Association (NHPA). The Mission of the NHPA …
Conducting Workplace Investigations
It’s Monday morning and you are starting your busy week as a human resources (HR) director. An employee comes into your office, closes the door, and tells you she feels …
Shirley Named Piscataquog Land Conservancy Chairman of the Board
(11/7/2018, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Shareholder James Q. Shirley has been named Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Piscataquog Land Conservancy. Shirley has served on the Board since …
Sheehan Phinney Ranked in 2019 “Best Law Firms”
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green is pleased to announce that it has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” rankings in 21 areas. Firms included in …
USConnect Acquires CMS IP Technologies
Sheehan Phinney congratulates its client, USConnect, on the addition of CMS IP Technologies to its family of companies. This new venture will enable both organizations to better address the growing and increasingly …
Sheehan Phinney Attorneys Selected as Super Lawyers® for 2018
(October 18, 2018, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney is pleased to announce that twenty-six attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the both the 2018 New England and Massachusetts Super …
Understanding the Revocable Trust
Sheehan Phinney attorney Michael Panebianco explains that how having a thoughtful estate plan in place ensures that your assets are managed and distributed according to your wishes and can reduce, or …
Triple Peaks LLC. Sells to Vail Resorts Inc.
Sheehan Phinney congratulates it’s client, Triple Peaks, LLC, on its recent sale of its resort properties to Vail Resorts, Inc. Triple Peaks, LLC is the parent company for Okemo Mountain …
Stewart Receives Relativity Expert Designation
(October 11, 2018, Manchester, NH) – Charles Stewart, Manager of Electronic Discovery Services, has achieved the designation of Relativity Expert. Relativity Expert is awarded after successfully passing the Relativity Certified Administrator …
Steven Lewis, Inc. to Build 14 Residential Units in Plaistow, NH
Sheehan Phinney’s Affordable Housing team successfully represented Steven Lewis, Inc. in the development of a $3,208,044.00, fourteen (14) unit affordable housing development for rent to seniors 62+ in Plaistow, New Hampshire. …
Easter Seals NH Merges with The Homemakers Home Health Services of Rochester
Sheehan Phinney congratulates our client, Easter Seals NH, on its successful acquisition of The Homemakers Home Health Services of Rochester, which provides care to people in the Strafford County area, …
In “Grand Bargain” Massachusetts Enacts Paid Family Leave, $15 Minimum Wage
CLIENT ALERT By: Mark J. Ventola On June 28, 2018, Governor Baker signed a bill that will raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour, mandate paid family and …
Major Non-competition Agreement Reform in Massachusetts
CLIENT ALERT by Mark J. Ventola On July 31, 2018 the Massachusetts Legislature passed a non-competition reform bill. In signing this bill, the Governor marked the end of over …
Bouchard Named to Leadership Seacoast Board
(8/30/2018, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA is proud to announce that attorney Brian Bouchard was named to the Board of Directors for Leadership Seacoast, where he will …
Not so crazy talk: net-zero energy buildings
This article was originally published in the New Hampshire Business Review and can be found here. By: Tom Burack | August 29, 2018 Or imagine this: You’re a residential landlord, …
Lirette Joins Business Litigation Group
(8/16/18, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA is proud to welcome Ryan P. Lirette to its Manchester office. Lirette is an experienced civil litigator and a member …
Durham Joins Corporate Department
(8/16/18, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA is proud to welcome Paul J. Durham back to its Corporate Department. He returns to the firm from the publishing …
Sheehan Phinney Attorneys Named Top in State by Best Lawyers in America® for 2019; Five Named Lawyer of the Year
(August 15, 2018, Manchester, NH, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce that twenty-two attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® …
Are LLC Operating Agreements Executory Contracts?
Are LLC Operating Agreements Executory Contracts? Attorney Chris Candon discusses this question and the potential impact of the determination in a bankruptcy case. Read more here.