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NH Legal Perspective: Steps an Employer Can Take to Reduce Risk When Firing an Employee
FIRING AN EMPLOYEE is often an unfortunate but necessary act. Because of the obvious economic consequences for the employee, tensions understandably rise when the news is delivered. The legal landscape continues …
HR Power Hour – New Mandatory MA Sick Leave Law
Mark Ventola is a member of the Firm’s employment and labor law, business consulting, and litigation practice groups. Mark’s focus is on employment and labor law, advising clients about the …
Reidy Speaks at SHRM Annual Conference
On June 22, 2016 Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy spoke at the Society for Human Resource Management Employment Law and Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
Blood from a Stone? Making Sure Your Judgment Is Worth More Than the Paper It Is Printed On
The decisions to commence and remain in a lawsuit trigger a number of legal and practical considerations including: the merits of your claims; the potential counterclaims that may eat into …
Practitioner Tax Alert
Recently passed changes in IRS partnership audit rules could have unintended economic consequences for partners and may require revisions to partnership agreements and LLC operating agreements. Acting now to revise partnership and LLC agreements could allow partnerships to immediately take advantage of some of the new procedures.
Sheehan Phinney Receives Honor Award of Merit from Plan NH
Sheehan Phinney was given the Honor Award of Merit from Plan NH. The award was given for the firm’s work on the Family Place Resource Center and Shelter.
Sheehan Phinney Earns Top Rankings by Chambers USA
The firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA has once again received the highest rankings in New Hampshire for 2016 by Chambers USA, a prestigious directory of the country’s top law firms.
NH Legal Perspective: Overview of the New Federal Trade Secrets Statues
On May 11, 2016, President Barack Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA), a rare moment of bipartisan action by the House (by a vote …
Sheehan Phinney’s Intellectual Property Group Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property for 2016
Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce it has been honored by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine as the 2016 Intellectual Property, Tier 1, Highly Recommended law firm in New Hampshire for the third consecutive year. The publication also recognized firm shareholders, Peter A. Nieves, Christopher Cole and Robert H. Miller as IP Stars for their individual contributions and recognition within the intellectual property field.
Thomas Named President of Manchester Bar Association
Sheehan Phinney shareholder, Brian D. Thomas, was recently named President of the Manchester Bar Association, where he previously served as Vice President.
Reidy Quoted in NH Union Leader
Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted in the May 28, 2016 issue of the New Hampshire Union Leader.
Ventola Quoted in NH Union Leader
Sheehan Phinney shareholder Mark J. Ventola was quoted in the May 28, 2016 issue of the New Hampshire Union Leader.
NH Businesses Face Legal Challenges That ‘Hit From All Sides’
James Reidy featured in a Union Leader article. WINDHAM – Jim Reidy began a presentation Thursday on human resources and employment law by noting the conference’s theme of untangling knots, and then …
Overtime Rules Promise Challenges for Some NH Firms
Mark Ventola featured in a Union Leader article. WINDHAM – A new proposed overtime rule from the Department of Labor could have a major impact on New Hampshire businesses, some of which …
New Rules Extend Visas for STEM Graduates
Regulations often make businesses cringe, but not this one. A new rule will allow international students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) fields to be employed in the United States …
The Department of Labor Announces Final Rule on White Collar Exemptions
CLIENT ALERT By Mark J. Ventola and James. P Reidy On May 17, 2016 the United States Department of Labor, after much anticipation, issued its Final Rule updating the Fair …
Firm Named 2016 Business of the Year by Business NH Magazine
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green is honored to have been named the 2016 Business of the Year for Business Services by Business NH Magazine. The firm was selected based on business success, contributions and leadership within the legal profession, community and state during the past year.
Cook Receives New London Town Award
Sheehan Phinney shareholder Bradford E. Cook was presented with the New London Town Award by Colby Sawyer College at their annual commencement on May 7th, 2016.
NH Legal Perspective: To Contract or Not to Contract? Pros, Cons of Written Employment Contracts
WHEN I WAS 17, I took a summer job for a company in northern New Hampshire (for anonymity’s sake, let’s call this company “Smith & Jones”). After my first day …
McGrath Elected Vice President of New Hampshire Bar Association
Sheehan Phinney shareholder, David W. McGrath, was elected as the Vice President of the New Hampshire Bar Association (NHBA), a position he will hold for two years.
Want to Be an Entrepreneur?
Millennials get a bad rap, often pegged as lazy, entitled and non-committal. However, millennials are an entrepreneurial generation, creating their own jobs when there were no jobs to be had. …
Pending Changes to Massachusetts Employment Law
In the current Massachusetts legislative session, a number of bills are pending that have the potential to increase employee protections and, in turn, impose further burdens on employers. Read the …
NH Legal Perspectives: Are Employee Noncompete Agreements Worth the Paper They’re Written ON?
This article was originally published by the New Hampshire Union Leader and can be found here. By: Dave McGrath April 24, 2016 updated March 14, 2020 Employees and employers frequently …
NH Legal Perspective: Questions, Challenges Loom in New Overtime Exemption Rules
IN MARCH 2014 President Obama directed the secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) to update overtime exemptions under federal law by raising the salary threshold and revisiting duties …
Reidy Quoted in Business Management Daily
Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted in the March 31, 2016 online issue of the Business Management Daily, in an article titled “Telecommuting policy needs to address tech”.
Ventola to Speak at North Shore Chamber of Commerce Seminar
Sheehan Phinney shareholder Mark J. Ventola will speak at the North Shore Chamber of Commerce HR and Employer Seminar on April 26, 2016 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Reidy Quoted in National SHRM Article
Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted in the March 16, 2016 Society For Human Resources (SHRM) article “Massive D.C. Subway Closure Shows Need for Continuity Plans”, which appeared on the national SHRM website.
Sheehan Phinney Hosts 28th Annual Employment Law Review and Update
The law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green will host the 28th Annual Employment Law Review and Update on Thursday, May 26th, 2016. The theme of this year’s event is Untangling the Mess and Making Sense of Workplace Laws and Regulations.
NH Legal Perspective: Commercial Leasing — A Tenant’s Perspective
THEY SAY the devil is in the details, beware of the fine print. Well, in commercial leases, one needs to be aware of what is not in the fine print, …
Sheehan Phinney Assists Crimson Hexagon in Growth Equity Financing
Sheehan Phinney’s corporate department was pleased to advise our client, Crimson Hexagon, a social intelligence company in the vanguard of social media monitoring and analysis, in their recent $20 million growth equity financing.
NH Legal Perspective: Taking a Look at the Sweepstakes Law
YOUR MAILBOX and email inbox are probably flooded with offers, especially this time of the year, along the lines of “Win a free cruise to Cancun” or “Scratch here to …
Tax Law: IRS Steps Up Audits of Deferred Compensation Plans
Now is an excellent time to review nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements with business clients, before the Internal Revenue Service shows up to audit them. Read the full story here.
In-House Lawyer’s Advice to Competitor Not Barred
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA shareholder Mark J. Ventola was quoted in the February 11th issue of Mass Lawyers Weekly in an article entitled “In-House Lawyer’s Advice to Competitor Not Barred”.
NH Legal Perspective: A Look at Rules Governing Crowdfunding Provisions
LAST OCT. 30, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted long-awaited final rules that implement the equity crowdfunding provisions of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, the JOBS Act. …
Harvell Named NH Chair For Supreme Court Historical Society
Sheehan Phinney shareholder Michael C. Harvell has been named the New Hampshire Chair for the Supreme Court Historical Society.
Donald Trump in HR? A Survey
In the first-in-the-nation primary state, Granite Staters have been introduced to many truly interesting people who were seeking their party’s nomination for the highest office in the land. This year …
Hantz Named to Firm Management Committee
Sheehan Phinney shareholder Anna Barbara (Bobbie) Hantz has been named to the firm’s five person management committee as the ‘At-Large’ member, effective immediately. Sheehan Phinney’s Management Committee oversees the administrative and business functions and strategic planning initiatives for the firm’s four regional offices and 60+ lawyers.
HR Takeaways from the Patriots Loss
Monday morning, Jan. 25, in New England after the Patriots loss in the AFC championship to Denver left many fans, in a word, deflated. With the words of coaching legend, …
NH Legal Perspective: Looking at Drainage and Run-Off: Where Does the Water Go?
YOU ARE THINKING about paving your driveway, adding a parking space, building a deck or patio, installing major landscaping, or building an addition to your home or business. Read the …
Health Law: One Year In: NH Healthcare Surrogacy Decision-Making Law
Adults have the right to make their own health care decisions, unless they are incapacitated. Until 2015, the only people who were able to make health care decisions for an …
Time Is Running out to Participate in a New Hampshire Tax Amnesty Program
CLIENT ALERT By Russell J. Stein New Hampshire taxpayers may have an opportunity to become current on their tax obligations, avoid penalties and pay 50% of outstanding interest on past-due …
Essential Documents for Retirement
This article was originally published in Business NH Magazine and can be found here. January 11. 2016 You are on the verge of retirement. Things to do, people to see, …
NH Legal Perspective: State’s DES Prepares Annual List of Impaired Waters
ON OCT. 14, 2015, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued a draft of its 2014 Surface Water Quality List, which sets forth the New Hampshire waterways that DES …
Regardless of What Your Client Says, As a Builder, You Are Ultimately Responsible for Code Compliance
CLIENT ALERT By John H. Perten In 2006, in Reddish v. Bowen, the MA appeals court affirmed a ruling that a home improvement contractor who installed an in-ground swimming pool …
NH Legal Perspective: Commercial Debtor-Tenants and Their Landlords
THE BANKRUPTCY code offers a commercial debtor many important tools to assist in its reorganization efforts. One such tool at the debtor’s disposal is the ability to either preserve, through …
Business Law & Business Litigation: New States Securities Law Overhauls Offering Practices in NH
On July 27, New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan signed into law a comprehensive revision to New Hampshire’s securities laws, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2016. Read the full story …
When Your AdWords Keywords Land You in Court
Google’s AdWords and other programs can be a boon to small online retailers. For a modest fee, a company reserves a keyword on Google. Whenever that keyword or phrase appears …
Ballot Law Commission Throws Out Challenges to Trump’s Eligibility to Appear on GOP Primary Ballot
Bradford Cook featured in a WMUR article. CONCORD, N.H. —The state Ballot Law Commission on Tuesday quickly threw out a former New Hampshire Republican Party chairman’s challenge to Donald Trump’s eligibility …
NH Legal Perspective: Splitting Equity in Jointly Owned Property
IT’S A COMMON story. You were in love, but you weren’t married. You lived in a small rented apartment. One day, one of you said, “Hey, wouldn’t it make sense …
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Lessons from the Trenches: What Makes a Good Mediator
There are mediators who inspire confidence in us and our clients, and those who don’t. With the former, mediations that appear doomed can ultimately succeed. In those instances, one can …
Open Source Software: What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You
Open source (or so-called “free”) software has become a popular tool for software developers and technology companies that write software applications, because the source code is available at no charge …
NH Legal Perspective: Divorcing Fact from Fiction About Adultery in NH
The Ashley Madison security breach has led many to question whether they should allege adultery in their divorce. This article addresses some common questions concerning adultery and tries to debunk …
NH Legal Perspective: Employer’s Obligations Under Pregnancy/Maternity Laws
IN THE PAST year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“the EEOC”) issued an Enforcement Guidance about pregnancy discrimination and related issues, and this March, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a …
NH Legal Perspective: ADA – What’s Reasonable and to Whom?
THE AMERICANS with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) requires an employer to make certain job accommodations for disabled employees. Because the definition of “disability” was expanded several years ago when the ADA …
Worker’s Compensation & Personal Injury: Beyond the Numbers: Controlling Workers Compensation Costs
When a business encounters a rise in workers compensation costs, the immediate response often focuses on loss control, reducing spending and overall insurance costs. However, given the continued annual rise …
NH Legal Perspective: Benefits of a Well-Designed System for Record Retention and Production
THE RIGHT TIME to get your recordkeeping house in order is well before a subpoena, a visit from a state or federal inspector, or a discovery request in litigation. If …
New Hampshire Legislature Passes, Governor Signs New Securities Law
CLIENT ALERT By Michael J. Drooff The New Hampshire legislature passed and Governor Hassan signed into law on July 27, 2015 a new Uniform Securities Act which comprehensively reforms New …
NH Legal Perspective: Helpful Tips for Compliance with OSHA Requirements
WITH THE MANY changes in the modern workplace there is one constant, employers must protect employees from or correct known workplace safety hazards. The law has changed over the years …
Federal Practice & Bankruptcy: Mediation Use Grows in Bankruptcy Cases
As an effective tool to combat the associated costs and delay in litigation, mediation has gained momentum and popularity as an efficient method to resolve disputes in state and federal …