Lawyers Need to Begin Formalizing AI Training
Written by attorney Robert Lucic Published: Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly As lawyers begin integrating artificial intelligence (AI) platforms into their practices, we need to begin formalizing training for both new and senior lawyers on the appropriate use of this rapidly-developing technology. As AI tools increasingly shape legal research, contract analysis, litigation strategy, and client service, lawyers […]
Don’t lose your balance: Balance billing and how not to break the law
Written by attorney Madeline Hutchings Published: New Hampshire Union Leader “Balance billing” is what happens when an insurance company pays a health care provider less than the provider’s rate, and the provider bills the patient for the balance. The practice sounds simple enough, and in certain cases it can be perfectly legal. But balance billing […]
Expected Developments in Civil Healthcare Fraud Enforcement
Written by attorney Amy Crafts Published: New Hampshire Bar News (p28) At this time last year, it was unclear whether healthcare fraud would continue to be a Department of Justice (“DOJ”) priority or whether DOJ resources would be allocated to other areas of enforcement, including immigration and diversity, equity & inclusion (“DEI”). A year into […]
Why trust administration is more complicated than most families expect
Written by attorney Mark Bartram Published: New Hampshire Union Leader Trusts are not exclusive to the ultra wealthy. In New Hampshire and elsewhere, they are practical tools used by families of all sizes to manage assets, protect beneficiaries, and preserve wealth over time. Families rely on trusts to provide financial oversight for minor children, support […]
From Foreign Waters to the Bay State: Corporate Flips Find a New Onshoring Era in Massachusetts
Written by attorneys Jin Ji Kim Published: NH Biz Law Update Corporate flips – often called “US flip‑ups” or redomiciliations – have become a key tool for international companies seeking serious access to US capital, talent, and exit markets. For foreign founders, combining a flip with a Massachusetts‑centered operating base offers a way to align […]
Generative Artificial Intelligence and Document Review: The Future is Now
Written by attorneys JP Harris and Lizzy Manning Published: NH Bar News (p24) Artificial intelligence is changing the way we practice law, and one task that can be completed with far greater efficiency using generative artificial intelligence (“GenAI”) is the review of electronically stored information (“ESI”) for discovery. GenAI presents opportunities to dramatically change traditional […]
HR Memo: HR, AI, and Attorney-Client Privilege
Written by attorney Brian Bouchard Published: Business NH Magazine I frequently speak on AI topics and facilitate company training on responsible AI use. Using anonymous polling software, I end each session with this hypothetical scenario: Mr. Taylor writes the following prompt for work into ChatGPT: “Marco has been diagnosed with degenerative disc disorder and is […]
Succession, continuity shareholder agreements
Written by attorney Stephen Ruisi Published: NHBR The owners of closely held corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) are often the company founders and executive leadership who share a strategic vision for the company’s mission and growth. Owner stability and continuity are critical but can be disrupted if an owner dies, becomes incapacitated, retires, or […]
Avoiding Plot Twists: The Importance of Pre-Enforcement Review of Your Contracts
Written by Attorney Cassie Rodgers Published: New Hampshire Union Leader It goes without saying: before you sign, review your contract. Yet whether in a personal or business context, we all suffer from contract overload. Clicking “I agree to the terms and conditions” has become almost as automatic as refreshing our inboxes. However, even when a […]
When is there a ‘deadlock’ in a privately-held corporation?
Written by Attorney Charles Waters Published: New England Biz Law Update For years, courts in all jurisdictions across the United States wrestled with what constitutes a “deadlock” for a privately-held company, but without attempting to fashion an overall framework for evaluating claims of deadlock. That changed with the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s decision in Koshy v. […]