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 …
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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 …
Legal assistant starts nonprofit to help school children in Haiti
Visitors to Sheehan, Phinney, Bass & Green’s Boston office are greeted nowadays not only by the firm’s receptionist, but also by a large plastic bin at the front desk that’s …
Verge Named President of Integrity Partners Chapter of BNI New Hampshire
(October 3, 2016, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Douglas G. Verge has been named President of the Integrity Partners Chapter of BNI New Hampshire, a position he will hold …
NH Legal Perspective: Primer on bankruptcy preference payments, and creditors’ defenses
Most businesses will, at one time or another, open their mail to find a demand letter or worse, a lawsuit, demanding that the business return money to a bankruptcy estate …
White Paper – New Hampshire Board of Medicine Adopts Final Opioid Prescription Rules
by Jason D. Gregoire New Hampshire, like many states, is facing an opioid addiction crisis. In 2015, there were over 400 deaths in New Hampshire caused by powerful opioids like …
Sheehan Phinney Attorneys Win $1.2 Million Decision
(September 14, 2016, Boston, MA) – On September 8, 2016, Sheehan Phinney shareholders Charles Waters and Peter Cowan received an award of $1.2 million on behalf of the firm’s client pursuant to a …
Sleeper Receives New Hampshire Bar Association’s Paralegal Professionalism Award
(September 1, 2016, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Paralegal Priscilla J. Sleeper has been given the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Paralegal Professionalism Award, which will be honored at the Paralegal …
The evolution of workplace laws according to Jagger
Mick Jagger, lead singer for the iconic rock band The Rolling Stones turned 73 in July. In addition to celebrating that milestone, Jagger is going to be a father. He …
NH Legal Perspective: Federal government tells NH what it can do with runoff
SOME MONTHS AGO, my colleague Attorney Robert Lucic, described the state and federal environmental process for how New Hampshire’s waterways effectively become listed as impaired for purposes of the Clean …
NH Legal Perspective: Leave as a reasonable accommodation gets clarified
Recently, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a helpful resource document about employer-provided leave as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Read the full …
Court Reaffirms that Securities Laws are There to Protect Consumers
CLIENT ALERTS By: John Perten In a case of first impression, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit determined that a misrepresentation in a business plan provided …
EEOC’s Proposed Rule Upholds Wellness Plan Incentives
CLIENT ALERT By Karen A. Whitley The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is updating its regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) to provide guidance to employers who offer …
Executive Action on Immigration Reform
CLIENT ALERT By Jim Reidy & Nate Warecki On Thursday evening November 20th President Barrack Obama, as promised, announced a string of executive actions concerning the United States immigration system. This …
Attorney General Issues Proposed Regulations Under Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law
CLIENT ALERT By Mark J. Ventola Attorney General Maura Healey has issued the proposed regulations (the “Regulations”) further defining the provisions of the new Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law (the …
The New Massachusetts Retainage Statute: Time to Review Your Standard Contract
CLIENT ALERT By John Perten Effective November 6, 2014, there is a new statute governing retainage on private construction projects. The new law caps retainage at 5% and establishes a …
Contractor Private Arbitration Clause in a Home Improvement Contract Does Not Trump Homeowner Statutory Dispute Resolution Procedure
CLIENT ALERT By John Perten In an unpublished appeals court decision, Mamaril v. Keller, the Massachusetts appeals court ruled that a homeowner was not bound by an arbitration clause contained …
Viscarello Named Manchester Real Estate Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers®
Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce that Best Lawyers in America ® has named Kenneth A. Viscarello attorneys as Manchester, NH’s 2017 “Lawyers of the Year” in the area of Real Estate Law.
Sheehan Phinney Named Top in State by Best Lawyers®
Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce that twenty-seven attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America© 2017, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
Confusion over Fiduciary Duties to Former LLC Members
CLIENT ALERT – A recent amendment to the New Hampshire Limited Liability Company Act, that went into effect on August 9, 2016, increases the uncertainty surrounding the duties that an LLC and its members owe to a former LLC member under the statute.
NH Legal Perspective: Supreme Court with Justic Scalia was Pro Business
ANTONIN SCALIA’S decades-long service as a justice of the United States Supreme Court ended upon his death in mid-February 2016. Because he was a conservative justice friendly to business interests, …
Massachusetts’ Pay Equity Law
CLIENT ALERT By Mark J. Ventola Joining a growing number of states that have recently enacted pay equity legislation, on August 1, 2016, The Massachusetts Legislature approved a new pay …
McGrath Appointed to New Hampshire Supreme Court Professional Conduct Committee
Sheehan Phinney shareholder, David W. McGrath, has been appointed to serve as the Board of Governors’ representative on the Professional Conduct Committee for the New Hampshire Supreme Court. McGrath will serve on the Committee for one year.
Lucic Named to Squam Lakes Association Board of Directors
Shareholder Robert R. Lucic has been named to the Squam Lakes Association Board of Directors.
Viscarello Named to CATCH Board of Directors
Shareholder Kenneth A. Viscarello has been named to the CATCH Neighborhood Housing Board of Directors, a position he will hold for three years.
Sheehan Phinney Welcomes Golden to Manchester Office
Sheehan Phinney is proud to welcome Chloe F.P. Golden to the firm’s Manchester office.
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.