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

More news from NHBR:

$2,800 a month: Eight stories and a balcony

Luxury apartments connected to the eight-story Grand Central Suites apartment building in downtown Manchester should be available for July move-ins, with a top unit fetching $2,800 a month. Owners of the building, located across Central Street from Veterans Memorial Park and just a few feet from Elm Street, held a ceremonial ribbon cutting Tuesday with Mayor Jay Ruais and other city officials.

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BAE Systems invests $85 million in Hudson, NH, campus

BAE Systems announced Wednesday a $135 million investment for upgrades to its facilities in Hudson, N.H., and Austin, Texas, to further strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base, the company said.

A market demand for nurses boosts NH supply

There is a critical need in the Granite State for nurses, and the market has responded with more supply, with more interest than ever in nursing.

Small Business Month with Eastern Bank

Eastern Bank leaders offer insight into how they work with small businesses in NH and help navigate economic challenges

NHBR About Town: Week of May 8, 2026

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

The Latest: Week of May 8, 2026

The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community

Rindge Zoning Board approves special exceptions for 52 new housing units off Route 119

The Rindge Zoning Board approved two special exceptions for connected development projects, which plan for a total of 52 new housing units off of Route 119.

Costco targets 2027 opening at former Fox Run Mall site

Costco officials revealed plans to open an 820-parking space membership warehouse club, 16-pump fuel station and tire center at the future Seacoast Landing, the first known tenant of Torrington Properties’ plan for the former Mall at Fox Run and Newington Park Shopping Center.