Class-action settlement prompts changes to real estate compensation
Changes to the commission structure for agents now in place, but some agents say the changes may work to decrease transparency in specific circumstances
Law
Law librarian Mary Searles to retire after 2 decades of service
For 20 years, Searles has assisted lawyers, judges, law clerks, governmental agencies, librarians, and the public with reference and research
New Hampshire's still an expensive rental market. A new law aims to prevent extra fees from adding up.
New law requires landlords to provide justification for any fees they charge beyond the price of rent and security deposit, with requirement to return excess costs without documentation back to tenant
Advocates sue to stop rail trail construction
Local advocates filed a complaint against the NHDOT and the Federal Highway Administration to halt construction of an interchange near a popular hiking trail in Derry
State files appeal in ConVal School District case
The state has appealed Judge David Ruoff's order in the suit brought by the ConVal School District finding that the state is shirking its duty to fund an adequate education as required by the Constitution
Legal Briefs: News from Around NH
Shaheen & Gordon, Drummond Woodsum, Devine Millmet attorneys named Best Lawyers of the Year for 2025
AG prepares to enforce new law aimed at protecting consumers online privacy
Under Senate Bill 255, the NH Data Privacy Act, consumers will gain a number of rights on Jan. 1 to protect their personal information.
Vernon Family Farm asks public for help in its fight against neighbors' lawsuit threat
Three households abutting the farm are prepared to file a civil action in Rockingham Superior Court if the town does not address what they see as violations of the town ordinance
AG seeks to ensure NH gun laws apply to residents even when outside state lines
Attorney General John Formella filed a brief supporting a legal challenge that seeks to cover New Hampshire residents under its own firearm laws even when outside the state.
Rosen sentenced, fined for voter fraud
American Ag Energy CEO received 7-day jail sentence, a fine, and will not be allowed to vote again in New Hampshire unless Supreme Court deems he may
