(Boston, MA, April 18, 2025) Sheehan Phinney is proud to welcome Jin Ji Kim to the firm’s Corporate Department, working primarily out of our Boston office. Kim’s practice focuses on …
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DEI Missteps Could Lead to False Claims Act Liability for Government Contractors and Grantees
This article, written by attorneys Amy Crafts and Jennifer Moeckel, was originally published by the NH Bar News and can be found here (p28). The January 21, 2025, Executive Order …
Hilson Joins Firm’s Litigation Department
(Manchester, NH, April 8, 2025) Sheehan Phinney is proud to welcome Megan E. Hilson to the firm’s Business Litigation Group, working primarily out of the firm’s Manchester Office. Hilson’s practice …
Statement from Sheehan Phinney On the Rule of Law and the Role of the Legal Profession
At Sheehan Phinney, we are steadfast in our belief that the rule of law is the cornerstone of a free and just society. As members of the legal profession, we …
Don’t litigate value; agree on an enforceable valuation process instead
This article, written by attorney Steven Veenema, was originally published by New England Biz Law and can be found here. For more than 125 years, the law has been settled …
Lessons from the trenches: Choosing a good mediator
This article, written by attorney Dave McGrath, was originally published by Seacoastonline and can be found here. Businesses, organizations and individuals often find themselves embroiled in litigation or navigating conflict …
Klick Joins Upper Room Board of Directors
(Manchester, NH, March 27, 2025) Sheehan Phinney attorney Autumn Klick has been named to the Board of Directors for the Upper Room. The Upper Room is a non-profit Family Resource …
CTA Update: U.S. Companies No Longer Subject to BOI Reporting Requirements Under New Interim Final Rule
CLIENT ALERT By Attorney Seamus Cuddy March 26, 2025 On Friday, March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced the issuance of an interim final rule that eliminates the …
NH Legal Perspective: Uncertainty about tax cut extension and your estate – be careful!
This article, written by attorneys Bradford Cook and Madeline Hutchings, was originally published by the NHBR and can be found here. Since November, Americans have looked for answers about what …
Massachusetts Attorney General Enhances Consumer Protection for “Junk Fees” and Related Billing Practices
CLIENT ALERT By Attorney Amy Crafts March 12, 2025 While the new administration is stepping away from consumer protection by, among other things, halting operations at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, …
Sheehan Phinney Expands Corporate Group, Welcomes Sean Doucet
(Manchester, NH, March 5, 2025) Sheehan Phinney is proud to welcome Sean. S. Doucet to its Corporate Department, working primarily in the firm’s Manchester, NH office. Doucet’s practice focuses on …
Keeping the “Independent” in an Independent Contractor Relationship
This article, written by attorney Karen Whitley, was originally published by seacoastonline.com and can be found here. Whether a company is a start-up, in growth mode, or looking to hire …
Emerging trends in state false claims enforcement
This article, written by attorney Amy Crafts, was originally published by New England Biz Law Update and can be found here. With the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) expected to focus …
CTA Reporting Requirements Are Back in Effect
CLIENT ALERT By Attorney Seamus Cuddy February 25, 2025 On February 17, 2025, a federal judge in Texas lifted the preliminary injunction issued in Smith v. United States Department of …
DEI Missteps Could Lead to False Claims Act Liability for Government Contractors and Grantees
CLIENT ALERT By Attorneys Amy Crafts and Jennifer Moeckel This client alert focuses on one aspect of the many Executive Orders newly signed by President Trump as this issue is …
Ask the Expert: Governing the Supernatural: Building Your AI Business Strategy
This article, written by attorney Brian Bouchard, was originally published by the NH Tech Alliance and Seacoastonline.com and can be found here. AI is here, and its use is inevitable. …
NH Legal Perspective: Using good financial hygiene to achieve business success in 2025
This article, written by James LaMontagne, was originally published by the NH Union Leader and can be found here. Good financial hygiene is critical to the success of any business. …
Is it worth it? Business decisions throughout litigation
This article, written by attorney Jennifer Tamkin, was originally published by the NH Union Leader and can be found here. Often, the most important business decision is choosing which hill …
Wading into the unknown: Important generative AI policy considerations
This article, written by attorney Cassandra Rodgers, was originally published by Seacoastonline and can be found here. While “artificial intelligence” or “AI” is not a new term, it has emerged …
Recapping the ongoing Corporate Transparency Act back-and-forth
This article, written by attorney Seamus Cuddy, was originally published by New England Biz Law Update and can be found here. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) took effect on January …
U.S. Department of Labor Implements New Independent Contractor Rule
This article, written by attorney James Reidy, was originally published by HR Daily Advisor and can be found here. On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)published a …
With the new administration, expect the same concerns for HR
This article, written by attorney Brian Bouchard, was originally published by the NHBR and can be found here. As the White House comes under Republican control, expect significant rollbacks to …
Decoding the Debate: San Francisco v. EPA
This article, written by attorneys Robert Lucic and Nicolas Harris, was originally published by the NH Bar News and can be found here. (p 27) Just a year after its …
Corporate Transparency Act Y2K
This article, written by attorney M. Seamus Cuddy, was originally published by the NH Bar News and can be found here. (p29) Nearly one year ago, the first phase of …
Adjusting to workplace laws under Trump
This article, written by attorneys Jim Reidy and Autumn Klick, was originally published by the NHBR and the HR Daily Advisor and can be found here. As the Trump administration focuses …
To Release or Not to Release: Common Medical Record Release Issues
This article, written by attorney Jason Gregoire, was originally published by the NH Bar News and can be found here. (p 31) Unless a legal exception applies, healthcare providers cannot …
This meeting is being recorded, but should it be?
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, …
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 …
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 September 11, 2024 The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on January 1, 2024. This law applies to most private companies doing business in the United States. …
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 …
NH Legal Perspective: How NH contractors can safeguard their interests with mechanic’s liens
This article, written by attorney Bryanna Devonshire, was originally published by the NHBR and can be found here. In the dynamic and bustling construction industry of New Hampshire, contractors play …
Bill Relating to Firearms in Employee Vehicles Passes New Hampshire Legislature
CLIENT ALERT Bill Relating to Firearms in Employee Vehicles Signed into Law By Attorney James P. Reidy With the shocking events of the last week, gun violence is again in the …
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 …