New Hampshire Business Review - April 21, 2023

May 2, 2023

Jeff Feingold

State wins back local jurisdiction in PFAS lawsuit against 3M, other companies

Hadley Barndollar -New Hampshire Bulletin,

Federal judge remands case to Merrimack County Superior Court

Nh Superior Court Justice William Delker

New Hampshire’s justice system addresses implicit bias and DEI

The NH Center for Justice and Equity,

A Prison Project study found that Black people make up about 2% of the NH population, but account for 7% of the prison population; Latinos make up 4% of the population and are 7% of the prison population

Legal Briefs: News From Around NH

Jeff Feingold,

Cloud-based child support system launched in NH, Edwards nominated for judgeship … and more

New initiative addresses NH's lingering in-home caregiver workforce shortage

Jeff Feingold,

The Care Paradox takes aim at underfunded state Choices for Independence program

New England Real Estate Network rebrands as PrimeMLS

Jeff Feingold,

Seven-state multiple listing service aims to pivot in changing industry

Five rental market trends to watch

Rachel Richardson,

The slowdown is now here. What’s next for owners and operators?

People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH

Jeff Feingold,

Flag Hill Distillery to expand, CATCH honors key stakeholders … and more

New Hampshire property tax burden is seventh highest in the nation, says report

Paul Briand,

ATTOM study says burden continued to increase from 2021 to 2022

Nurse sues Exeter Hospital over termination for refusal to get flu vaccine

Bob Sanders,

Suit claims religious discrimination and retaliation

Disagreements voiced as bail reform is weighed in two NH Senate bills

Paula Tracy-InDepthNH.org,

Measures aimed at tightening previous laws, but opponents say they aren’t needed

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Torrington deepens NH investment with purchase of The Ridge

Torrington Properties has deepened its stake in the state’s commercial/retail real estate market with its purchase of the 300,000-square-foot shopping center in Rochester known as The Ridge. The $51.3 million acquisition from Waterstone Properties includes the retail center adjacent to Route 11, home to Market Basket, a New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet, Marshalls, Old Navy, Starbucks, Stonewall Kitchen, Petco, Famous Footwear, ULTA Beauty, Hobby Lobby, the 110 Grill restaurant and other occupants.