Sheehan Phinney Earns Top Rankings by Chambers USA for 2019

(4/26/2019, Manchester, NH) – The firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA has once again received the highest rankings in New Hampshire for 2019 by Chambers USA, a prestigious 

Author: Jason D. Gregoire
Category: Firm News

Marijuana and the Modern Workplace

Jim Reidy | April 17, 2019 Strict drug screening policies may not be keeping up with the times. That is because drug-testing policies, especially for marijuana use, are no longer 

Author: James P. Reidy
Category: Article

Title IX Rules Remain in Flux

Title IX coordinators have been on a bit of a roller coaster for some time now, and unfortunately, the ride isn’t over yet. Attorney Megan Carrier discusses recent changes by 

Author: Megan C. Carrier
Category: Article

Conducting Workplace Investigations

It’s Monday morning and you are starting your busy week as a human resources (HR) director. An employee comes into your office, closes the door, and tells you she feels 

Author: Elizabeth Bailey
Category: Article

Sheehan Phinney Ranked in 2019 “Best Law Firms”

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green is pleased to announce that it has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” rankings in 21 areas. Firms included in 

Author: Sheehan Phinney Staff
Category: Business Litigation

Sheehan Phinney Attorneys Selected as Super Lawyers® for 2018

(October 18, 2018, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney is pleased to announce that twenty-six attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the both the 2018 New England and Massachusetts Super 

Author: Robert P. Cheney
Category: Firm News

Triple Peaks LLC. Sells to Vail Resorts Inc.

Sheehan Phinney congratulates it’s client, Triple Peaks, LLC, on its recent sale of its resort properties to Vail Resorts, Inc.  Triple Peaks, LLC is the parent company for Okemo Mountain 

Author: James P. Reidy
Category: Corporate

Major Non-competition Agreement Reform in Massachusetts

CLIENT ALERT by Mark J. Ventola   On July 31, 2018 the Massachusetts Legislature passed a non-competition reform bill.  In signing this bill, the Governor marked the end of over 

Author: Mark J. Ventola
Category: Labor & Employment

Are Employer Drug-Testing Programs Obsolete?

Attorney Jim Reidy discusses how drug-testing policies, especially for marijuana use, are no longer in step with the realities of today’s workforce. Are Employer Drug-Testing Programs Obsolete?  

Author: James P. Reidy
Category: Article

Sheehan Phinney Earns Top Rankings by Chambers USA for 2018

(5/3/2018, Manchester, NH) – The firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA has once again received the highest rankings in New Hampshire for 2018 by Chambers USA, a prestigious 

Author: Elizabeth Bailey
Category: Firm News

Unused Sick Time Not “Wages” Under Massachusetts Law

CLIENT ALERT by Mark J. Ventola and Paul S. Lopez On January 29, 2018, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) ruled that accrued but unused sick time does not constitute 

Author: Mark J. Ventola
Category: Uncategorized

Bouchard Named to 2018 Leadership Seacoast Class

(January 22, 2018, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA attorney Brian J. Bouchard has been named to the 2018 Leadership Seacoast class. Bouchard joins 38 other individuals 

Author: Brian J. Bouchard
Category: Press Releases

Holiday Parties Gone Wrong: Careful Where You Hang The Mistletoe

Office holiday parties have always posed a liability for employers, as coworkers mix with one another with plenty of company-supplied alcohol. Sensitivity is running particularly high this year, though, as 

Author: James P. Reidy
Category: Labor & Employment

NH Legal Perspectives: EEOC’s wellness incentive rules run off the track

In May 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued regulations about employer-sponsored wellness programs. The goal was to clarify how employers could encourage and reward employees for following healthier 

Author: Karen A. Whitley
Category: Labor & Employment

Sheehan Phinney Ranked in 2018 “Best Law Firms”

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green is pleased to announce that it has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in the 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings 

Author: Sheehan Phinney Staff
Category: Press Releases

Sheehan Phinney Attorneys Selected as Super Lawyers® for 2017

(October 26, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney is pleased to announce that twenty-six attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the both the 2017 New England and Massachusetts Super 

Author: Sheehan Phinney Staff
Category: Firm News

Reidy contributes to Washington Post column

(September 7, 2017, Manchester, NH) Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy is credited for contributing to an advice column in The Washington Post titled, “Work Advice: Helping a daughter overcome being 

Author: James P. Reidy
Category: Labor & Employment

Bailey Named Secretary of Leadership New Hampshire Board

(July 1, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Elizabeth A. Bailey has been elected as Secretary to the Board of Trustees of Leadership New Hampshire for the 2017-2018 program year. 

Author: Elizabeth Bailey
Category: Press Releases

Reidy Guest Hosts Paycom HR Break Room Podcast

With the changes to state laws across the country regarding the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana, employers have started to revisit their drug testing policies. Marijuana is still an 

Author: James P. Reidy
Category: Labor & Employment

Reidy Named to BIA Board of Directors

(June 15, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy has been named to the Board of Directors for the Business and Industry Association of NH (BIA). The BIA 

Author: James P. Reidy
Category: Labor & Employment

Sheehan Phinney Labor and Employment Group Earns Top Rankings

(June 1, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney’s Labor and Employment Law Group has once again received the highest rankings in New Hampshire for 2017 by Chambers USA, a prestigious 

Author: Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green
Category: Labor & Employment

Reidy Quoted in San Francisco Chronicle

(April 15, 2017, Manchester, NH) Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle article, “Why employers shouldn’t ask about an applicant’s previous salary” Read the full article here.

Author: James P. Reidy
Category: Labor & Employment

Reidy Quoted by SHRM

(April 6, 2017, Manchester, NH) Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted in the Society for Human Resources (SHRM) article, “Should Marijuana Be Removed from Pre-Employment Drug Screens?” Read the full 

Author: James P. Reidy
Category: Uncategorized

Reidy Quoted in Bloomberg

(March 17, 2017, Manchester, NH) Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted in the Bloomberg article, “Ban-the-Box Laws Reduce Role of Criminal Records in Hiring” Read the full article here.

Author: James P. Reidy
Category: Labor & Employment

Reidy Quoted in Bloomberg

(March 2, 2017 , Manchester, NH) Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted in the Bloomberg article, “The Case for Eating Weed at Work” Read the full article here.

Author: James P. Reidy
Category: Labor & Employment

Reidy Quoted in Bloomberg

(February 24, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted on February 21, 2017 in the Bloomberg Legal article, “Employers Must Be ‘Nimble’ Navigating State Marijuana Laws” 

Author: James P. Reidy
Category: Uncategorized

Update on Stalled Federal Overtime Exemption Rule Changes

CLIENT ALERT By: James P. Reidy and Mark J. Ventola In a ruling issued on November 22, 2016, a Federal District Court Judge in Texas blocked implementation of the U.S. 

Author: James P. Reidy
Category: Uncategorized

The ghost of Christmas yet-to-come?

Now that the dust from the November election has settled, human resources professionals, business owners and executives are anxious about what could come next. While we’ve all given up predicting, 

Author: James P. Reidy
Category: Article

Reidy Quoted in Associated Press

(December 1, 2016, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted in the December 1, 2016 issue of the Associated Press article, “Q&A: Can my employer fire me 

Author: James P. Reidy
Category: Labor & Employment

Sheehan Phinney Attorneys Selected as Super Lawyers®

(November 1, 2016, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney is pleased to announce that twenty-seven attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the both the 2016 New England and Massachusetts Super Lawyers® 

Author: Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green
Category: Press Releases

The evolution of workplace laws according to Jagger

Mick Jagger, lead singer for the iconic rock band The Rolling Stones turned 73 in July. In addition to celebrating that milestone, Jagger is going to be a father. He 

Author: James P. Reidy
Category: Article

NH Legal Perspective: Leave as a reasonable accommodation gets clarified

Recently, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a helpful resource document about employer-provided leave as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Read the full 

Author: Elizabeth Bailey
Category: Article

EEOC’s Proposed Rule Upholds Wellness Plan Incentives

CLIENT ALERT By Karen A. Whitley The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is updating its regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) to provide guidance to employers who offer 

Author: Karen A. Whitley
Category: Uncategorized

Massachusetts’ Pay Equity Law

CLIENT ALERT By Mark J. Ventola Joining a growing number of states that have recently enacted pay equity legislation, on August 1, 2016, The Massachusetts Legislature approved a new pay 

Author: Mark J. Ventola
Category: Uncategorized

Sheehan Phinney Earns Top Rankings by Chambers USA

The firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA has once again received the highest rankings in New Hampshire for 2016 by Chambers USA, a prestigious directory of the country’s top law firms.

Author: Elizabeth Bailey
Category: Firm News

How State’s New Social Media Access Law Will Work

This article was initially posted by the New Hampshire Business Review and can be found here. How State’s New Social Media Access Law Will Work Measure gives employees privacy in 

Author: James P. Harris
Category: Labor & Employment