Can your business contract stand up in court?
Ambiguities, conflicting provisions and poorly phrased terms can limit or even extinguish valuable business rights
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Business owners, divorce and collaborative law
Resolution of disputes through this technique are often highly creative and durable
Why it's worth registering a trademark
US companies that use a trademark acquire them protectable trademark rights and the shipping of goods throughout the nation.
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.
N.H. Department of Labor - Top 10 violations
For those looking to conduct a wage and hour "self-audit," the New Hampshire Department of Labor's "Fact Sheet - Top 10 N.H. Labor Law Violations" is a good starting point. Don't wait until an inspector is knocking at your company's…
Estate planning for the business owner
There are more than 10 million small business owners in America. Seventy percent of family-owned businesses fail shortly after the transition to the next generation, often as a result of family discord, taxes, lack of liquidity or inexperienced management. A…
Companies face privacy and data security challenges
Technology is engrained in every aspect of our business and personal lives. Society can hardly move fast enough to adopt today's technologies before tomorrow's arrive in our workplaces, homes, cars, and palms of our hands. Along with such tremendous new…
Legislature changes the New Hampshire reasonable compensation burden of proof
On June 25, 2011, Senate Bill 125 (Chapter 207, Laws of 2011) was enacted into law without Governor Lynch's signature. It makes several significant changes to the standards governing the compensation deduction under the Business Profits Tax for proprietorships, partnerships…
I-9 Compliance - Employers beware
The recent explosion in I-9 audits and fines lends credence to the adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Employers need to be fully aware of the consequences of non-compliance with the I-9 laws because of…
An ounce of prevention: Conducting a self-audit of your classification practices
When times are hard, employers, like everyone else, look for an edge that will allow them to remain profitable despite the tough economic climate. The temptation to classify workers as independent contractors is strong. Independent contractors are not covered by…
