603 Legal Aid partners with law firm to provide free name change assistance
The project is intended to serve members of the LGBTQ+ community and others 'who may seek to change their name for safety reasons'
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Lawmakers file proposal to repeal 'divisive-concepts' law
A federal judge ruled on May 28 that the 2021 statute is unconstitutionally vague and violates free speech guarantees, but the N.H. Attorney General’s Office is appealing
Fines pile up for Diaper Spa owner
The owner of the Diaper Spa has been fined $2,500 in the second of three anticipated rulings by state regulators for unlawfully practicing mental health therapies without a license
RSU 21's Kirstin Shapiro is already facing a recall. Could she face censure, too?
RSU 21 School Board member Kirstin Shapiro could be facing censure in addition to a recall election for allegedly violating board policies in recent months
Prosecutors: Andy Sanborn used pandemic relief funds to pay lakefront property mortgage
Prosecutors say Sanborn inflated revenue figures at both his Concord Casino and the Draft sports bar to secure $286,682 through the Main Street Relief Fund
Legislature not likely to pursue Hantz Marconi impeachment, top lawmakers say
House Democratic Leader Matt Wilhelm said indictments were 'deeply concerning' but suggested the Legislature would wait before taking any action
Legal Briefs: News from Around NH
McLane Middleton ranked 'highly recommended,' plus Windham man convicted of defrauding United Way nonprofit, judge dismisses electioneering complaint against Goffstown Library ... and more
Bar Foundation celebrates record-breaking grants, new fellows at 2024 Annual Dinner
Nearly 140 lawyers, judges, legal professionals attended the NH Bar Foundation’s 2024 Annual Dinner on September 26 to celebrate six new fellows, initiatives, and the largest amount of IOLTA grants in its history
Parental notification law sparks uncertainty with New Hampshire educators
HB 1313 requires schools to give parents a two-week notice and opt-out provisions of any curriculum being taught dealing with sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression
Businesses may recover millions in insurance coverage from old policies for “long tail” environmental claims
While often overlooked, old insurance policies may provide coverage for environmental liability arising out of historic contamination.
