U.S. employer now experimenting with microchips implanted in employees By Jim Reidy This is an update to an article originally published by Business NH Magazine on June 23, 2017. Read …
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How not to handle terminations and layoffs — What HR professionals and managers can learn from the United Airlines fiasco
It was all over the news and social media when United Airlines personnel selected passengers, who were already seated on a place, to involuntarily give up their seats to make …
Hantz Confirmed for NH Supreme Court
Sheehan Phinney congratulated Shareholder Anna Barbara Hantz on being confirmed as an Associated Justice for the New Hampshire Supreme Court. To read more about her appointment, click here.
NH Legal Perspective: Family in crisis — Is a guardianship the solution?
The breadth of the opiate epidemic and its social implications have been topics of discussion for some time now in New Hampshire. Often not included in these conversations, however, …
Waters and Aktas Prevail in American Arbitration Association Hearing
(July 17, 2017, Boston, MA) – On June 30th Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA attorneys Charles A. Waters and D. Deniz Aktas prevailed in an American Arbitration Association hearing in …
Harris Speaks at World Affairs Council of New Hampshire Global Business Summit
Shareholder J.P. Harris recently spoke at the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire – Global Business Summit. The focus of this year’s summit was How Today’s Cyber Conflicts Impact New Hampshire & …
Dealing with a Data Breach – Steps commonly undertaken when employee or customer information is stolen
Most people loathe the annual ritual of filing a tax return. Compounding that unpleasantness, a number of filers attempting to file a tax return only are notified by the Internal …
Reidy Guest Hosts Paycom HR Break Room Podcast
With the changes to state laws across the country regarding the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana, employers have started to revisit their drug testing policies. Marijuana is still an …
Sheehan Phinney’s Intellectual Property Group Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property for 2017
(June 1, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce it has been honored by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine as the 2017 Intellectual Property, Tier 1, Highly Recommended law …
Reidy Named to BIA Board of Directors
(June 15, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy has been named to the Board of Directors for the Business and Industry Association of NH (BIA). The BIA …
Sheehan Phinney Business Litigation Group Earns Top Rankings by Chambers USA
(June 1, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney’s Business Litigation Group has once again received the highest rankings in New Hampshire for 2017 by Chambers USA, a prestigious directory of …
Sheehan Phinney Corporate Group Earns Top Rankings
(June 1, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney’s Corporate Group has once again received the highest rankings in New Hampshire for 2017 by Chambers USA, a prestigious directory of the …
Sheehan Phinney Real Estate Group Earns Top Rankings
(June 1, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney’s Real Estate Group has once again received the highest rankings in New Hampshire for 2017 by Chambers USA, a prestigious directory of …
Sheehan Phinney Environmental Group Earns Top Rankings
(June 1, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney’s Environmental Group has once again received the highest rankings in New Hampshire for 2017 by Chambers USA, a prestigious directory of the …
Sheehan Phinney Labor and Employment Group Earns Top Rankings
(June 1, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney’s Labor and Employment Law Group has once again received the highest rankings in New Hampshire for 2017 by Chambers USA, a prestigious …
HIPAA Training
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) (collectively, HIPAA) obligate nearly all healthcare providers to protect the …
Governor Chris Sununu to Nominate Bobbie Hantz Marconi as Next Associate Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court
Sheehan Phinney Congratulates Shareholder Anna Barbara Hantz for being named to the New Hampshire Supreme Court. For the full press release, click here.
Burack Receives EPA New England 2017 Environmental Merit Award
(May 22, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green Shareholder Thomas S. Burack received the EPA New England’s 2017 Ira Leighton “In Service to States” Annual Award. The …
Non-compete, Non-solicit and Related Agreements in New Hampshire – Understanding the Basics and Avoiding Common Traps
Employees and employers frequently wonder if non-compete agreements are enforceable in New Hampshire. You won’t like this, but the answer is, “It depends.” One of the key reasons for seemingly …
Sheehan Phinney Welcomes Lopez to Boston Office
(April 26, 2017, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to welcome attorney Paul Lopez to its Boston office. Lopez joins the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group where he …
Reidy Honored with BIA Above and Beyond Award
(April 26, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder, Attorney James P. Reidy has been recognized with The Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire’s (BIA) 2017 Above and Beyond …
Viscarello Named Vice Chair to CATCH Board of Directors
(April 26, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Shareholder Kenneth A. Viscarello has been named Vice Chair to the CATCH Neighborhood Housing Board of Directors. CATCH Neighborhood Housing endeavors to bring affordable homes …
Hantz Named to Governor Sununu’s Judicial Selection Committee
(February 6, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Bobbie Hantz has been appointed to Governor Sununu’s Judicial Selection Committee. The committee is tasked with examining all potential applicants for judicial …
Hanna Named to Board of the NH Center for Public Policy Studies
(April 26, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Katherine Hanna was named to the Board of Directors for the NH Center for Public Policy Studies. The New Hampshire Center …
Reidy Quoted in San Francisco Chronicle
(April 15, 2017, Manchester, NH) Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle article, “Why employers shouldn’t ask about an applicant’s previous salary” Read the full article here.
NH Legal Perspective: Basic estate plans and why every millennial needs one
Millenials get a lot of attention. Media and companies analyze what we like and how we think to engage us in causes, attract us as consumers, and secure us as …
Reidy Quoted by SHRM
(April 6, 2017, Manchester, NH) Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted in the Society for Human Resources (SHRM) article, “Should Marijuana Be Removed from Pre-Employment Drug Screens?” Read the full …
Reidy Quoted in Bloomberg
(March 17, 2017, Manchester, NH) Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted in the Bloomberg article, “Ban-the-Box Laws Reduce Role of Criminal Records in Hiring” Read the full article here.
Elder, Estate Planning & Probate Law: Advising Clients on Guardianships of Minors in Light of Opiate Epidemic
The number of cases filed in pursuit of guardianship over minors in the Probate and Family divisions of the NH Circuit Court increased by 23 percent from 2011 to 2015, …
DiBrigida Named to Board of NH Center for Nonprofits
(April 1, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Joseph DiBrigida was named to the Board of Directors for the NH Center for Nonprofits. The NH Center for Nonprofits is a …
Reidy Quoted in Bloomberg
(March 2, 2017 , Manchester, NH) Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted in the Bloomberg article, “The Case for Eating Weed at Work” Read the full article here.
NH Legal Perspective: When run-off comes onto your property
This article was originally published in the Union Leader and can be found here. By: Bobbie Hantz | March 5, 2017 About a year ago, I wrote an article about …
Reidy Quoted in Bloomberg
(February 24, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted on February 21, 2017 in the Bloomberg Legal article, “Employers Must Be ‘Nimble’ Navigating State Marijuana Laws” …
Sheehan Phinney Welcomes New Attorney to Boston Office
(February 1, 2016, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA is proud to welcome D. Deniz Aktas to its Boston office. Ms. Aktas has joined the firm’s Litigation Department. …
Questions linger over accessory dwelling unit law: Are condominium and homeowner associations covered?
Even if you only pick up the newspaper once in a while, there are two issues in New Hampshire that regularly make headlines: the so-called “Silver Tsunami” approaching the state …
Q&A with former DES Commissioner Tom Burack
Boston-born Thomas Burack spent part of his early years vacationing in New Hampshire’s White Mountains before moving to Jakcson, NH, at age 10. He developed a lifelong love of the …
Opinion: New Class of Legal Professionals Could Help Close Justice Gap
By: Karen Stevens In his article “Help for the Unrepresented: A Look at a New Approach”, published in the Sept. 21, 2016, issue of Bar News, attorney Chuck Douglas advocates for …
NH Legal Perspective: Provisional patent applications are not shortcuts
Many are aware of the exclusive right of patents to stop others from making, using, selling, and importing a technology or method. While the exclusive right provided is quite appealing, …
Update on Stalled Federal Overtime Exemption Rule Changes
CLIENT ALERT By: James P. Reidy and Mark J. Ventola In a ruling issued on November 22, 2016, a Federal District Court Judge in Texas blocked implementation of the U.S. …
Sheehan Phinney Welcomes Tom Burack to Firm’s Environmental Group
(January 24, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green is proud to welcome shareholder Thomas S. Burack to its Manchester office where he will bring significant experience to …
The ghost of Christmas yet-to-come?
Now that the dust from the November election has settled, human resources professionals, business owners and executives are anxious about what could come next. While we’ve all given up predicting, …
Sheehan Phinney attorneys use Relativity Analytics to win $1.2 million for client
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green was hired to represent a founding member of a venture capital company in a separation compensation dispute. Dumped with 650,000 documents to review and a …
Lucic Named Chair of North American Lex Mundi Environmental Practice Group
(January 17, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Shareholder Robert R. Lucic has been named Chair of the North American Lex Mundi Environmental Practice Group. He currently serves as the firm’s liaison with …
Reidy Quoted in The Washington Post
(January 6, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted in the January 6, 2017 issue of The Washington Post article, “What to expect at work in 2017” Click …
Former state environmental chief returns to private sector
The man who served as New Hampshire’s chief environmental officer for the past decade has returned to the law firm he left 10 years ago, with plans to help clients …
Harris and Stewart Quoted in NH Bar News
(December 21, 2016) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Harris and Manager of Electronic Discovery Charles Stewart were quoted in the New Hampshire Bar News article, “Attitudes on E-Discovery Evolving …
Stewart Quoted in Legaltech news
(December 28, 2016) – Sheehan Phinney’s Manager of Electronic Discovery Charles Stewart was quoted in the Legaltech news article, “Is E-Discovery Going Back to the Future in 2017?” Click below for a …
Family enterprise guide to major mental illness
(December 8, 2016, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Janet B. Fierman has co-authored a chapter of the book Sustaining Family Enterprise: Meeting the Challenges of Continuity, Control and Competitiveness, titled ‘Family …
NH Legal Perspective: Disclosing bad-performance information about ex-employees
The health-care industry is facing a shortage of qualified workers. Health-care providers faced with a job opening often spend months trying to recruit a qualified-candidate. … When licensure searches come …
Reidy Quoted in Associated Press
(December 1, 2016, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted in the December 1, 2016 issue of the Associated Press article, “Q&A: Can my employer fire me …
Stop the Presses! Federal Judge Stays Implementation of the Overtime Exemption Rule Changes
CLIENT ALERT By: James P. Reidy and Mark J. Ventola In a ruling issued late yesterday, a Federal District Court Judge in Texas has blocked implementation of the Department of …
NH Legal Perspective: Things to consider if you’re thinking about selling your business
With improvements in the economic climate and continuing low interest rates, many private business owners have recently seen opportunities to sell their business at an attractive price. Even in good …
Gregoire Receives NH Health Care Association Star Award
(November 22, 2016, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney attorney, Jason D. Gregoire has been given the Star Award from the NH Health Care Association (NHHCA). Gregoire was given the award …
Stevens Named President of Paralegal Association of New Hampshire
(November 15, 2016, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney paralegal, Karen Stevens, RP, has been named President of the Paralegal Association of New Hampshire (PANH), where she will serve a two …
Miller Named to Saint Paul School Board of Overseers
(November 1, 2016, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder, Robert H. Miller has been named to the Board of Overseers for Saint Paul’s School Advanced Studies Program for a three year …
Massachusetts Changes Public Bid Laws
CLIENT ALERT By Janet B. Fierman On November 7, 2016, Chapter 218 of the Act of 2016, “An Act modernizing Municipal Finance and Government”, became effective. Among other things, Sections …
NH Legal Perspective: Dialogue, good faith to guide restroom transgender issues
Fifty-two years ago Bob Dylan penned the now famous lyrics: “The times they are a changin’.” True enough, Mr. Dylan, but for many, changes come slowly and, as the late …
Sheehan Phinney Attorneys Selected as Super Lawyers®
(November 1, 2016, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney is pleased to announce that twenty-seven attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the both the 2016 New England and Massachusetts Super Lawyers® …
NH Legal Perspective: Word of caution on employer-employee arbitration clauses
Whether you’re an employer or employee, it is possible that your employment relationship is governed by an arbitration agreement that requires any disputes between the employer and employee to be …
Charles Stewart Becomes Relativity Certified Administrator
(October 26, 2016, Manchester, NH) – Charles Stewart, Sheehan Phinney Manager of Electronic Discovery Services, has passed the exam to become a Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA). kCura Relativity is a …