Legal Briefs: News from Around NH
NH expands hair discrimination protections, plus Electric Co-op board rejects claims of consumer advocate
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The Supreme Court just limited federal power. Health care is feeling the shockwaves.
Instead of giving priority to agencies, courts will now exercise their own independent judgment about what Congress intended when drafting a particular law
Spurred by U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Manchester tightens restrictions on camping
The move came in the wake of a major U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing cities to ban people from sleeping and camping in public places
Leavitt's adds to court case and challenges mural ordinance
Since January 2023, Conway and Leavitt's County Bakery have been in federal court regarding what Leavitt's says is a mural and the town declares is a sign
In wake of Supreme Court homelessness decision, NH advocates say fight not over
On July 2, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to strengthen a ban on camping on city property, subjecting people to fines
Concord Casino attorneys say they’ve found a buyer, gaming commission unconvinced
Andy Sanborn had until June 17 to sell the casino, but that's been extended to July 18 due to confusion over the term 'sale pending' in a previous ruling
Legal Briefs: News from Around NH
Attorney Michelle Spadaro joins McLane Middleton, NH files suit against TikTok ... and more
Jury finds Sig Sauer liable for pistol shooting; awards $2.3M in damages
Case marks first time the New Hampshire-based firearms manufacturer has been found liable for a misfiring P320 pistol
Lawyers debate YDC abuse verdict; millions in taxpayer money at stake
Attorneys with the state’s Department of Justice said plaintiff should only receive $475K, citing a state law capping damages in lawsuits against the state per incident
RiverWoods denied rehearing for rejected 'massive' health center plan
The board voted 4-0 June 25 to deny the retirement community’s request to grant a partial rehearing of their case for the new centralized health center that would provide assisted living care, skilled care and memory care
