Hooksett firm calls in the cops, then files for bankruptcy, to prevent foreclosure auction
Police blocked bidders from coming onto the property, forcing the auction to take place in the driveway in front of a police cruiser
Law
Five N.H. businesses file for March bankruptcy
While the number of New Hampshire individuals and businesses filing for bankruptcy was up in March from the five-year monthly low the previous month, the number still marked a big drop from last year. There were 339 New Hampshire bankruptcy…
Ex-employee claims racial taunting in suit against air firm
A former Port City Air Inc. employee claims he was suspended and then fired for complaining about racial taunts -- including a noose hanging from the ceiling in his office -- according to a suit moved last week to U.S.…
Merrimack firm’s bookkeeper admits to bank fraud
A bookkeeper working for a small Merrimack-based excavation firm diverted more than $83,000 of the company’s money for her personal purposes and has agreed to plead guilty to bank fraud in exchange for a reduced sentence, according to a plea…
Ex-Cabletron execs settle SEC civil charges
Two top executives of the former Cabletron Systems have settled civil charges of securities fraud with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission without having to pay any penalty, while the SEC pursues monetary civil damages against a low-level executive who…
Prenuptial agreements are not just for celebrities
While asking your sweetie to sign a prenuptial agreement prior to the wedding is not very romantic, such an agreement is a critical tool in asset protection, one that every business owner should consider. Stock in a family business owned…
New highway bill is only a first step
New Hampshire businesses and working families able to take a step forward after the passing of a two-year highway bill that will ensure the long-term stability to the federal highway.
Internal investigations a critical tool for minimizing employer risk
What should an employer do to effectively resolve and protect itself from liability? Employers must investigate every matter promptly and thoroughly is critical in reducing the risk to the employer.
Workplace investigations - an important risk-management tool for employees
Courts and governmental agencies expect employers to conduct internal investigations when complaints of discrimination, accounting irregularities, or other misconduct arise in the workplace. Once an employer is aware of conduct that is potential discrimination, or otherwise in violation of an…
Complying with New Hampshire's wage and hour laws: It's an employer's job
New Hampshire wage and hour laws are often violated.
