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Businesses are particularly susceptible to personal injury lawsuits. Because business and professional property owners are often found liable after someone suffers an injury on the property, they should be especially careful to maintain a safe environment on their land and in their buildings. Here are three things every business owner […]
Real Estate Tax Abatement Applications are Due By March 1st When is your real estate tax too high? Simply stated, it’s when you’re paying more than your fair share of your town or city taxes. The real estate tax is assessed based upon the fair market value of your property […]
Here in New England, a great amount of physical and financial resources are extended after snowstorms. While most businesses are concerned about the safety of public walkways and parking areas used by customers and clients, some may be remiss to apply the same effort to areas designated for employee use. […]
Divorce is expensive. It takes its toll on your emotions as well as your wallet. However, legal representation shouldn’t be skipped because of the expense: having a lawyer who represents you and guides you through the necessary documents and informs you of the legal ramifications of various decisions can decrease […]
According to the US Department of Labor, “misclassification of employees as …independent contractors, presents a serious problem for affected employees, employers, and to the entire economy. Misclassified employees are often denied access to critical benefits and protections – such as family and medical leave, overtime, minimum wage and unemployment insurance […]
In the event of a lawsuit involving your company, electronically stored information must be produced to the opposing party upon request. This includes, but is not limited to, text messages, emails and documents stored on all computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices. In addition, it includes social media posts, […]
In New Hampshire, a defendant must install and maintain an alcohol ignition interlock device (“IID”) before license restoration if convicted of certain alcohol-related driving charges. A 12 month period of IID service can cost anywhere from $800-$1400 for just one vehicle. What is an IID? An IID is a device […]
Charges have been filed, arraignment is set, and trial is not far off. No matter the charge, from a traffic violation to a felony, it is important to be informed of, and understand, the consequences of accepting a negotiated disposition (more commonly known as a “plea deal”) offered by the […]
Prepayment plans can create serious trouble for both the business owners and consumers, as witnessed by recent news coverage on the difficulties encountered by a well-established seller of home heating oil that couldn’t meet demand during a particularly long, cold heating season. Regulators’ and consumers’ temperatures rise when a heating […]
The New Hampshire Supreme Court’s decision In Re: Estate of Richard B. Wilber set a new precedent that post-nuptial agreements are legally valid. Much like the more commonly understood prenuptial agreement, the post-nuptial agreement is a contract made between spouses that determines a couple’s rights and obligations in the event […]