Jack Middleton celebrates his 95th birthday
McLane Middleton's oldest practicing lawyer in the state receives toast from lawyers, staff and friends
Law
Changes to youth detention abuse fund could lead to hundreds of settlements, price tag unknown
Proposed changes include raising maximum payout cap to $2.5m, and payment increases for additional minor abuses
Dueling lawsuits target Sanborn’s casino plans on Heights
One lawsuit argues the planning board made a 'legal error by approving uses that are not permitted in the applicable zoning district'
NH House poised to send marijuana plan to Senate, where its fate is uncertain
Bill aims to legalize marijuana to be sold at state-licensed retailers, who would pay a 10% tax on monthly sales
Judge maintains decision on adequate school funding despite state motion to reconsider
Unless the NH Supreme Court stays Judge Ruoff’s order, the state must comply with the decision to increase base adequacy payments per pupil
Legal Briefs: News from Around NH
New Bernstein Shur shareholders, crypto court ruling, Legislature event on Feb. 22 ... and more
Proposed change to land use law could empower immigration enforcement along NH-Canada border
The bill would permit landowners, like those living near the state’s northern border with Canada, to post 'no trespassing' signs with exceptions for recreational use
Jim Hewitt's actions on Portsmouth board painted differently by opposing attorneys
Hewitt alleged to have committed malfeasance while serving on the Planning Board for the last two years
Testimony says bill could increase homelessness
If passed, landlords would need no reason to terminate a lease at the end of the contract with a tenant
Moody Beach owners win court case, but advocates for public access vow to fight on
Superior Court Justice John O’Neil granted summary judgment in favor of Moody Beach property owners, ending the case brought in 2021
