This article, written by attorney Jennifer Lyon, was originally published by Seacoastonline and can be found here. Imagine you are setting up your monthly management meeting through a video-conferencing platform, …
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Protect Your Brand by Registering Your Trademark
This article, written by attorney Brian Thomas, was originally published by Business NH Magazine and can be found here. You develop an innovative product or service and market it under …
Crafts Joins Boston Office
(January 6, 2025, Boston, MA) — Sheehan Phinney welcomes attorney Amy Crafts to its Boston office as a Shareholder. Crafts is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation and Government …
Sheehan Phinney Elects New Shareholders
(Manchester, NH, December 30, 2024) Sheehan Phinney has elected Bryanna Devonshire and Eric Kilchenstein as shareholders, effective January 1, 2025. Devonshire is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation Group …
Sheehan Phinney Announces New Practice Group Leadership
(Manchester, NH, December 18, 2024) Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce new leadership in the firm’s practice groups. Matt Benson was named Chair of the firm’s Corporate Group, Elizabeth Bailey …
Unlocking Capital: A guide to startup funding option
This article, written by attorney Emily Penaskovic, was originally published on seacoastonline.com and can be found here. For entrepreneurs launching a new business, one of the earliest and most pressing …
Corporate Transparency Act Halted
CLIENT ALERT By Attorneys Abbygale Martinen Dow and Mark Ventola A federal judge in Texas has instituted a nation-wide injunction, halting the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) and …
Federal Court Bans New Overtime Rule and Rolls Back Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees
Client Alert Employers Scramble to Decide What to Do Next By Attorneys James P. Reidy and Karen A. Whitley On Friday November 15th a federal judge in Texas struck down a …
NH Legal Perspective: Housing Champion program can kickstart housing production
This article, written by attorney Chloe Golden, was originally published by the NH Union Leader and can be found here. For many years, housing production has failed to keep pace …
Reidy Named Allied Member of the Year by NHLRA
(10/17/2024, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder James Reidy has been recognized by the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association (NHLRA) as their Allied Member of the Year for 2024. …
What’s the difference to deference for environmental practitioners
This article, written by Lynn Preston and Nick Harris, was originally published by New England Biz Law Update and can be found here. This summer in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, …
NH Legal Perspective: New voter registration requirements coming after November election
This article, written by Abbygale Martinen Dow, was originally published by the NH Union Leader and can be found here. Starting Nov. 11, 2024 — after the 2024 general election …
Don’t Fall Prey to Copyright Trolls
Client Alert By Attorney Brian Thomas September 19, 2024 There’s been an uptick in businesses targeted by so-called “copyright trolls”. Trolls use search technology to locate unauthorized uses of images on …
Corporate Transparency Act: Filing Deadline Fast Approaching
Client Alert By Attorney Andrew Newcombe September 11, 2024 The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on January 1, 2024. This law applies to most private companies doing business …
The ABCs of ZBA: A guide for businesses, how to navigate your local zoning board of adjustment
This article, written by attorney Megan Carrier, was originally published by the NHBR and can be found here. Most business owners are aware that most of New Hampshire’s municipalities have …
NH Legal Perspective: Discovery: An evolving, costly and often unavoidable litigation reality
This article, written by attorney Cassandra Rodgers, was originally published by the NH Union Leader and can be found here. Discovery is the foundation of any litigation. In concept, discovery …
FTC Ban on Noncompetition Agreements Blocked
Client Alert By Attorney David W. McGrath August 23, 2024 On August 20, 2024 a federal judge from the Northern District of Texas blocked the FTC’s final rule (“the Rule”) …
United States v. Google: Now What?
This article, written by attorney Bob Lucic, was originally published by New England Biz Law Update an can be found here. If you haven’t had the opportunity to wade through …
Sheehan Phinney Named Top in State by Best Lawyers® for 2025; Seven Named Lawyer of the Year
(August 15, 2024, Manchester, NH, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce that forty attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® …
The FTC Non-Compete Ban: What is it and how to prepare?
This article, written by Jason Gregoire, was originally posted by seacostonline.com and can be found here. On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a final rule (“Rule”), …
Pay Equity Disclosure Requirements Expanded in Massachusetts
CLIENT ALERT Pay Equity Disclosure Requirements Expanded in Massachusetts By Attorney Mark Ventola and Elizabeth Manning, Law Student Introduction On July 31, 2024, Governor Healey signed legislation “relative to salary …
Bill Relating to Firearms in Employee Vehicles Passes New Hampshire Legislature
CLIENT ALERT Bill Relating to Firearms in Employee Vehicles Signed into Law By Attorneys Andrew J. Newcombe and James P. Reidy With the shocking events of the last week, gun …
Supreme Court’s Ruling on Deference to Administrative Interpretations of Law
CLIENT ALERT What this Could Mean for Employers By Attorneys Autumn D. Klick and James P. Reidy On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Loper …
Health in a headset: Virtual reality therapy and how to avoid its legal and practical pitfalls
This article, written by attorney Madeline Hutchings, was originally published by the NHBR and can be found here. Look up images of “virtual reality therapy,” and you will find pictures …
Sheehan Phinney Expands Boston Office, Litigation Department
(Boston, MA, June 28, 2024) – Sheehan Phinney welcomes Steven M. Veenema and David M. Losier to its Boston Office as Shareholders. Losier is a member of the firm’s Business …
U.S. Department of Labor Implements New Independent Contractor Rule
CLIENT ALERT Employers need to comply with the new standards to avoid costly misclassifications By Attorney James P. Reidy and Jane Pyatt, Law Student On January 10, 2024, the United States …
NH Legal Perspective: A will that works for health care providers
This article, written by attorney Madeline Hutchings, was originally published by the NH Union Leader an can be found here. Avoiding making your estate plan? All right, then just start …
NH Legal Perspective: 5 practice pointers for litigating with unrepresented parties
This article, written by attorney Cassandra Rodgers, was originally published by the NHBR and can he found here. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to litigation. The trajectory of litigation, like …
Mass. SJC validates regulation holding broker-dealers to fiduciary duty standards
This article, written by attorney Charles Waters, was originally published by New England Biz Law Update and can be found here. In its August 2023 decision, Robinhood Financial LLC v. …
New Hampshire’s New Comprehensive Privacy Law
CLIENT ALERT New Hampshire’s New Comprehensive Privacy Law By Attorney Douglas Verge On March 6, 2024, Governor Sununu approved Senate Bill 255-FN (NH RSA 507-H – Expectation of Privacy) (the …
The Corporate Transparency Act – What You Need to Know Now
This article, written by attorney Alexander Pyle, was originally published by New England Biz Law Update and can be found here. Most US companies are now subject to the reporting …
Sheehan Phinney Earns Top Rankings by Chambers USA for 2024
(6/11/2024, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney has once again received the highest rankings in New Hampshire and Massachusetts for 2024 by Chambers USA, a prestigious directory of the country’s top …
Lucic Named Vice President of NH Bar Board of Governors
(6/11/2024, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Robert R. Lucic has been named as Vice President to the Board of Governors for the New Hampshire Bar Association. The Board is …
Businesses advocating for more housing, vital for retaining and growing NH’s workforce
This article, written by attorney Chloe Golden, was originally published by the NHBR and can be found here. New Hampshire is ranked among the top 13 states most affected by …
Corporate Transparency Act
CLIENT ALERT Update: Corporate Transparency Act By Attorney Andrew Newcombe Since our previous alert regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) – republished below – Sheehan Phinney has closely monitored the …
NH Legal Perspective: Merchant cash advances: What to know before signing
This article, written by attorney James LaMontagne, was originally published by the NH Union Leader and can be found here. As a bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors’ rights attorney, as well …
An Update on the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule
Client Alert By Attorneys David W. McGrath and Jennifer S. Moeckel May 3, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a final rule banning some non-compete agreements. If the …
Queenan Joins Litigation Department
(04/30/24, Boston, MA, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to welcome Patrick J. Queenan back to its Litigation Department. He returns to the firm from the United States Department …
Do the USDOL’s Overtime Rule Changes Make Cents to You?
Client Alert Covered Employers Need to Prepare to Comply with the New Salary Minimums and Otherwise Confirm That Their Overtime Exempt Employees Meet All Applicable Requirements By Attorneys Andrea G. …
Clarifying the Undue Hardship Standard in Response to Requests for Reasonable Accommodation
This article, written by attorney Karen Whitley, was originally published by the New Hampshire Bar News and can be found here (p25). A post-pandemic tug of war is playing out …
NH’s new comprehensive privacy law: Tips to prepare your business to meet compliance
This article, written by attorney Doug Verge, was originally published by NHBR and can be found here. On March 6, Gov. Chris Sununu approved Senate Bill 255-FN, a comprehensive privacy …
Cahall Joins Friends of Aine Board
(3/27/2024, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney attorney, Alisha Cahall, has been named to the Friends of Aine Board of Directors. Friends of Aine Center for Grieving Children and Families offers …
The fine print: key contract clauses impacting cyber liability
This article, written by attorney JP Harris, was originally published by the NHBR and can be found here. Before entering into any contract addressing data, keep contractual clauses under close …
Commercial Real Estate Finance: A quick primer for businesses on Commercial Loan Guaranties
This article, written by attorney Eric Kilchenstein, was originally published by seacoastinlone.com and can be found here. When it is my turn to take the pen with this column, I …
Choosing the right talent: A guide to hiring contractors or part-time employees
This article, written by Brian Bouchard, was originally published by seacoastonline.com and can be found here. Companies today increasingly tap into the independent contractor market to fill gaps in their …
New Guidance for Supporting Pregnant and Nursing Employees
This article, written by attorneys Jennifer Moeckel and Andrea Chatfield, was originally published by Business NH Magazine and can be found here. As new mothers often turn to “What to …
Legal housekeeping for your commercial real estate
This article, written by Eric Kilchenstein, was originally published by NHBR and can be found here. As part of my commercial real estate practice, I am often brought into assist …
NH Legal Perspective: Service charges tip toward employers
This article, written by Autumn Klick and Aaron Rosenberg, was originally published by the NHBR and can be found here. If you have recently ordered takeout or eaten at a …
A Brief Overview of the Advantages and Challenges of Supported Decision Making in New Hampshire
This article, written by Judith Bomster and Alisha Cahall, was originally published bot the NH Bar News, and can be found here (p27). The Supported Decision Making (SDM) law, RSA …
A cure worse than the disease? What to know about the Massachusetts SJC’s recent anti-SLAPP decisions
This article, written by attorneys Sara Virks and Aaron Rosenberg, was origibally published by New England Biz Law Update and can be found here. In its recent decisions in Bristol Asphalt …
NH Legal Perspective: The Corporate Transparency Act is here: Is your business ready?
This article, written by attorneys Kaitlin Murphy and Andrew Newcombe, was originally published by the NH Union Leader and can be found here. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) took effect …
Clarifying the undue hardship standard in response to requests for reasonable accommodation
This article, written by attorney Karen Whitley, was originally published by New England Biz Law Update and can be found here. A post-COVID tug-of-war is playing out between employers calling …
Your clients are using AI, you need to be ready
This article, written by attorney Bob Lucic, was originally published by New England Biz Law Update and can be found here. Since the launch of ChatGPT on November 30, 2022, …
Lambert Elected President of Sheehan Phinney, Firm’s Management Committee Announced
(February 1, 2024, Manchester, NH, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney is pleased to announce that shareholder Michael J. Lambert has been elected President and Managing Director. In this position Lambert …
Borrower beware: early construction and mechanic’s lien coverage
This article, written by attorney Kathleen O’Neill Burgener, was originally published by New England Biz Law Update and can be found here. Construction loans are different from other mortgage loans …
Sheehan Phinney Launches BOOST for Startups
(November 1, 2023, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce the recent launch of BOOST for Startups. This innovative program includes a team of attorneys dedicated to helping …
The duties of board members serving NH Charities
This article, written by attorney Jason Gregoire, was originally published on seacoastonline.com and the NHBR and can be found here. New Hampshire is home to thousands of charitable organizations that …
Commercial real estate equity investing
This article, written by attorney Bruce Bagdasarian, was originally published by New England Biz Law Update and can be found here. In the commercial real estate world, raising equity for …
NH Legal Perspective: Is NH about to enact a comprehensive personal information privacy law?
This article, written by attorney Douglas Verge, was originally posted by the NH Union Leader and can be found here. EARLIER THIS YEAR, the New Hampshire Senate voted in favor …
Litigation and Mediation: Friends Not Foes
This article, written by shareholder Dave McGrath, was originally published by the NH Bar News and can be found here (pg 25). I recently found a very old vhs recording …