New Hampshire Business Review - July 15, 2022

July 15, 2022

NH reaches $500k Superfund cleanup cost deal; EPA takes legal action over contaminated Wilton site

Bob Sanders,

Georgia Pacific agrees to pay state’s costs in ongoing cleanup; federal agency seeks access to former Abbott Machine site

'Not a close case'

Paul Cuno-Booth- Granite State News Collaborative,

NH Personnel Appeals Board upholds trooper firing

Legal Briefs: News From Around NH

Jeff Feingold,

Sununu's three circuit court picks breeze through hearings … and more

Andy Warhol, Prince and the changing scope of ‘fair use’ in copyright law

Ned Sackman, Anna Nilles,

Why creators and businesses should to pay attention to a case in the Supreme Court

Law in the Marketplace: Business startups and IRAs

John Cunningham,

The basics about IRAs, ESAs and HSAs for entrepreneurs

Application period opens next week for $100m NH housing development fund

Ethan Dewitt-New Hampshire Bulletin,

InvestNH program to allocate $50 million directly to developers

Application process begins for New Hampshire school security grants

NH Business Review Staff,

Total of $13.3m will be available to public, nonpublic schools

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

NH Business Review Staff,

MVSB opens new branch, Savings Bank of Walpole announces one … and more

Amid increases, NH Electric Cooperative’s rates remain lower than other utilities

Amanda Gokee-New Hampshire Bulletin,

Policymakers debate whether other utilities should adopt the co-op’s energy purchasing model

With bill signing, New Hampshire convenience stores can offer keno

Bob Sanders,

Governor also OKs cryptocurrency, Medicaid dental benefits legislation

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Workplace AI: The Simple Rules Everyone Must Learn

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Compliance Framework Visualized: Checks And Balances Ensuring Data Security, Policies And Regulatory Adherence In Digital Operations.

Cybersecurity: A Strategic Lever for Business Value

Cybersecurity isn’t just a defensive measure; it’s a strategic asset that can significantly enhance enterprise value

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The 2025 Cybersecurity Reckoning: From Optional to Mandatory

Significant cyber events exposed the failure of fragmented security tools and established that point solutions can no longer protect against modern threats

Eat the Frog: Why It’s Time to Tackle CMMC Head-On

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) isn’t some distant regulatory cloud looming; it’s here, it’s already appearing in contract language

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But I Can’t Wear That Hat!

A phishing scam, ransomware attack or data breach can turn an ordinary Tuesday into a flat-out disaster if businesses avoid basic, consistent cyber care

AI Regulation Is Coming: What Should Businesses Be Doing Now?

For businesses in the United States, AI governance will soon become a compliance imperative, not just a best practice

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.