Author: Scott H. Harris

Nonprofits and property income

Renting to the wrong entity could result in a tax liability

Accounting for attorneys’ fees

Why the ‘American rule’ requires that each side in a case almost always pays its own

Risk and the corporate ‘shield’

Tom James has just pulled into his driveway with his 2-year-old and 4-year-old strapped into their car seats. A nondescript Buick sedan. A professional-looking lug of a guy, dressed like Barney Fife, ambles out of the driver’s side and saddles…

Tackling misleading ads

What to do when a competitor’s advertising contains false and harmful information

Umbrella coverage, come rain or shine

Explaining the concept of uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage

When the courts are used to ‘get even’

There are two types of claims where the civil legal process has been misused

Where you live may not be where you’re domiciled

Pull out quote: Failing to appreciate the distinction between domicile and residence can have dramatic consequences

Arbitration has an upside, but there are drawbacks

Costs, potential conflicts, finality of verdict are possible negatives

How to protect a closely held business when owners disagree

Why it’s a good idea to anticipate a breakdown in communication

Dealing with whistleblowers and avoiding retaliation claims

Whistleblowers are an increasingly common phenomenon, especially in an era of laws like Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank

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Artistic expression at the Currier Museum

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2025 Leadership Unscripted Panelists

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Casino Salem to close next month for construction

Casino Salem will close its doors in the early hours of March 9, as Churchill Downs Inc. prepares for a major redevelopment to transform the small gaming venue into the much larger Rockingham Grand Casino.

Lebanon’s Route 120 corridor could see mixed-use development

Developers and city officials have long eyed the northern part of Lebanon, along Route 120, as a hot spot for new housing and businesses, and the result has already been evident with large apartment complexes cropping up there in recent years.

Does Portsmouth HDC drive up development cost?

City Councilor Rich Blalock, who served four years as the council’s representative on the HDC, said he was motivated to make the initial motion to address the lack of affordable housing in Portsmouth. He contended the HDC’s often monthslong reviews of new construction projects drives up the cost of development.