NH Legal Perspective: Why does civil litigation take so long and cost so much?
This article, written by attorney Megan Carrier, was originally published in the NH Union Leader and can ben found here. Most people imagine a lawsuit as a relatively straightforward process: You file a complaint, argue your case and wait for a decision. In reality, even the simplest cases must navigate a complex and often slow-moving […]
New state law protections for lactating employees
This article, written by attorney Abbygale Dow, was originally published by seacoastonline and can be found here. Starting July 1, 2025, employers with six or more employees working in New Hampshire must comply with the State’s new laws for lactating employees. Policies Relating to Nursing Mothers (RSA 275:78-83) was signed into law on August 4, […]
Commercial Real Estate Good Practices for Clients During Uncertain Times
This article, written by attorney Eric Kilchenstein, was originally published by the New Hampshire Bar News and can be found here (p31) “As we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do […]
Secret recordings, evidence, and the law: the Massachusetts Wiretap Statute
This article, written by attorneys David Losier and Avery Topel, was originally published by New England Biz Law Update and can be found here. The Massachusetts Wiretap Statute (the “Statute”)[1] was enacted in 1968 as a state and municipal law enforcement tool to combat an increase in organized crime. While the Statute governs the circumstances in […]
Expect more federal scrutiny of health care industry, DOJ primed to investigate fraud and abuse
This article, written by Sheehan attorney Patrick Queenan and Scott Armstrong, McGovern Weems PLLC, was originally published by the NHBR and can be found here. Federal law enforcement of criminal violations of health care-related fraud, waste and abuse is likely to increase this year. Despite the many reports that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is […]
When the EEOC’s stance on ‘wokeness’ meets state legal protections
This article, written by attorney Brian Bouchard, was originally published by seacoastonline.com and can be found here. The EEOC’s apparent pursuit to push back against DEI and what it calls “gender ideology” in the workplace has sown confusion for businesses, particularly in the Northeast. Some of its policy signals are vague and imprecise, while others […]
Recent development in Massachusetts animal law: what businesses that work with animals need to know
This article, written by attorney Avery Topel, was originally published by New England Biz Law Update and can be found here. Massachusetts is ranked as the second-best state in the country for animal protection laws according to the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and our state continues to raise the bar. Over the last year, a […]
DEI Missteps Could Lead to False Claims Act Liability for Government Contractors and Grantees
This article, written by attorneys Amy Crafts and Jennifer Moeckel, was originally published by the NH Bar News and can be found here (p28). The January 21, 2025, Executive Order 14173 entitled, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,”[1] indicates the federal government’s intent to utilize the False Claims Act (“FCA”)[2] to investigate and penalize […]
Don’t litigate value; agree on an enforceable valuation process instead
This article, written by attorney Steven Veenema, was originally published by New England Biz Law and can be found here. For more than 125 years, the law has been settled here in the Commonwealth “that one may agree to sell his property at a price to be determined by another, and that he will be […]
Lessons from the trenches: Choosing a good mediator
This article, written by attorney Dave McGrath, was originally published by Seacoastonline and can be found here. Businesses, organizations and individuals often find themselves embroiled in litigation or navigating conflict that leads to litigation. Frequently, whether before a lawsuit commences or during a lawsuit but before trial, lawyers and courts encourage resolution of these disputes […]