Another lawsuit delays Steeplegate Mall demolition
JCPenney has sued the Steeplegate Mall’s owner, Onyx Partners, which wants to tear down most of Steeplegate and build some 600 apartments as well as businesses such as Costco or perhaps Whole Foods.
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NH Chief Justice announces hiring freeze, warns of layoffs across branch if budget passes
New Hampshire Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald is implementing a hiring freeze and warning of potential layoffs across the judicial branch, as the Legislature looks to make deep cuts to the budget.
Hospitals sue state over NH’s Medicaid tax
A group representing New Hampshire’s hospitals filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a state tax on hospitals — the latest turn in an ongoing dispute over hundreds of millions of dollars in health care funding.
Survivors of YDC abuse call for more state money; lawmaker wants audit
New Hampshire Senate President Sharon Carson is calling for a financial and performance audit of the settlement fund for abuse victims at the state’s youth detention center.
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Diversity among law firm’s core values for decades
Judge praises NH’s progress cutting down wait times for inpatient mental health care
A federal judge says New Hampshire is making good progress toward eliminating wait times for inpatient mental health care.
Legal profession sees shifts, challenges ahead
Our expert panelists share what they’re seeing as key challenges and critical shifts in labor policies and what companies should do as they navigate legal compliance while fostering a stable workforce.
Zone in on change: potential implications of HB 631
The 2023 New Hampshire Statewide Housing Needs Assessment predicted the state needs roughly 60,000 additional housing units by 2030 to keep up with its growing population.
Protecting nonprofit brands: a guide to trademarks
Matt Saunders, founding partner of the intellectual property firm Saunders & Silverstein LLP, breaks down why trademarks important for nonprofits and the simple steps you can take to protect your brand.
Are salaried employees in NH eligible for overtime?
Many employers wrongly assume that paying employees by salary renders the employees “exempt,” and therefore, the employer is not required to pay the employee overtime pay. This is inaccurate.
