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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 …
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.
Elder, Estate Planning & Probate Law: Advising Clients on Guardianships of Minors in Light of Opiate Epidemic
The number of cases filed in pursuit of guardianship over minors in the Probate and Family divisions of the NH Circuit Court increased by 23 percent from 2011 to 2015, …
DiBrigida Named to Board of NH Center for Nonprofits
(April 1, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Joseph DiBrigida was named to the Board of Directors for the NH Center for Nonprofits. The NH Center for Nonprofits is a …
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.
NH Legal Perspective: When run-off comes onto your property
This article was originally published in the Union Leader and can be found here. By: Bobbie Hantz | March 5, 2017 About a year ago, I wrote an article about …
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” …
Sheehan Phinney Welcomes New Attorney to Boston Office
(February 1, 2016, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA is proud to welcome D. Deniz Aktas to its Boston office. Ms. Aktas has joined the firm’s Litigation Department. …
Questions linger over accessory dwelling unit law: Are condominium and homeowner associations covered?
Even if you only pick up the newspaper once in a while, there are two issues in New Hampshire that regularly make headlines: the so-called “Silver Tsunami” approaching the state …
Q&A with former DES Commissioner Tom Burack
Boston-born Thomas Burack spent part of his early years vacationing in New Hampshire’s White Mountains before moving to Jakcson, NH, at age 10. He developed a lifelong love of the …
Opinion: New Class of Legal Professionals Could Help Close Justice Gap
By: Karen Stevens In his article “Help for the Unrepresented: A Look at a New Approach”, published in the Sept. 21, 2016, issue of Bar News, attorney Chuck Douglas advocates for …
NH Legal Perspective: Provisional patent applications are not shortcuts
Many are aware of the exclusive right of patents to stop others from making, using, selling, and importing a technology or method. While the exclusive right provided is quite appealing, …
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. …
Sheehan Phinney Welcomes Tom Burack to Firm’s Environmental Group
(January 24, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green is proud to welcome shareholder Thomas S. Burack to its Manchester office where he will bring significant experience to …
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, …
Sheehan Phinney attorneys use Relativity Analytics to win $1.2 million for client
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green was hired to represent a founding member of a venture capital company in a separation compensation dispute. Dumped with 650,000 documents to review and a …
Lucic Named Chair of North American Lex Mundi Environmental Practice Group
(January 17, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Shareholder Robert R. Lucic has been named Chair of the North American Lex Mundi Environmental Practice Group. He currently serves as the firm’s liaison with …
Reidy Quoted in The Washington Post
(January 6, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Reidy was quoted in the January 6, 2017 issue of The Washington Post article, “What to expect at work in 2017” Click …
Former state environmental chief returns to private sector
The man who served as New Hampshire’s chief environmental officer for the past decade has returned to the law firm he left 10 years ago, with plans to help clients …
Harris and Stewart Quoted in NH Bar News
(December 21, 2016) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder James P. Harris and Manager of Electronic Discovery Charles Stewart were quoted in the New Hampshire Bar News article, “Attitudes on E-Discovery Evolving …
Stewart Quoted in Legaltech news
(December 28, 2016) – Sheehan Phinney’s Manager of Electronic Discovery Charles Stewart was quoted in the Legaltech news article, “Is E-Discovery Going Back to the Future in 2017?” Click below for a …
Family enterprise guide to major mental illness
(December 8, 2016, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Janet B. Fierman has co-authored a chapter of the book Sustaining Family Enterprise: Meeting the Challenges of Continuity, Control and Competitiveness, titled ‘Family …
NH Legal Perspective: Disclosing bad-performance information about ex-employees
The health-care industry is facing a shortage of qualified workers. Health-care providers faced with a job opening often spend months trying to recruit a qualified-candidate. … When licensure searches come …
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 …
Stop the Presses! Federal Judge Stays Implementation of the Overtime Exemption Rule Changes
CLIENT ALERT By: James P. Reidy and Mark J. Ventola In a ruling issued late yesterday, a Federal District Court Judge in Texas has blocked implementation of the Department of …
NH Legal Perspective: Things to consider if you’re thinking about selling your business
With improvements in the economic climate and continuing low interest rates, many private business owners have recently seen opportunities to sell their business at an attractive price. Even in good …
Gregoire Receives NH Health Care Association Star Award
(November 22, 2016, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney attorney, Jason D. Gregoire has been given the Star Award from the NH Health Care Association (NHHCA). Gregoire was given the award …
Stevens Named President of Paralegal Association of New Hampshire
(November 15, 2016, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney paralegal, Karen Stevens, RP, has been named President of the Paralegal Association of New Hampshire (PANH), where she will serve a two …
Miller Named to Saint Paul School Board of Overseers
(November 1, 2016, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder, Robert H. Miller has been named to the Board of Overseers for Saint Paul’s School Advanced Studies Program for a three year …
Massachusetts Changes Public Bid Laws
CLIENT ALERT By Janet B. Fierman On November 7, 2016, Chapter 218 of the Act of 2016, “An Act modernizing Municipal Finance and Government”, became effective. Among other things, Sections …
NH Legal Perspective: Dialogue, good faith to guide restroom transgender issues
Fifty-two years ago Bob Dylan penned the now famous lyrics: “The times they are a changin’.” True enough, Mr. Dylan, but for many, changes come slowly and, as the late …
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® …
NH Legal Perspective: Word of caution on employer-employee arbitration clauses
Whether you’re an employer or employee, it is possible that your employment relationship is governed by an arbitration agreement that requires any disputes between the employer and employee to be …
Charles Stewart Becomes Relativity Certified Administrator
(October 26, 2016, Manchester, NH) – Charles Stewart, Sheehan Phinney Manager of Electronic Discovery Services, has passed the exam to become a Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA). kCura Relativity is a …
Legal assistant starts nonprofit to help school children in Haiti
Visitors to Sheehan, Phinney, Bass & Green’s Boston office are greeted nowadays not only by the firm’s receptionist, but also by a large plastic bin at the front desk that’s …
Verge Named President of Integrity Partners Chapter of BNI New Hampshire
(October 3, 2016, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Douglas G. Verge has been named President of the Integrity Partners Chapter of BNI New Hampshire, a position he will hold …
NH Legal Perspective: Primer on bankruptcy preference payments, and creditors’ defenses
Most businesses will, at one time or another, open their mail to find a demand letter or worse, a lawsuit, demanding that the business return money to a bankruptcy estate …
White Paper – New Hampshire Board of Medicine Adopts Final Opioid Prescription Rules
by Jason D. Gregoire New Hampshire, like many states, is facing an opioid addiction crisis. In 2015, there were over 400 deaths in New Hampshire caused by powerful opioids like …
Sheehan Phinney Attorneys Win $1.2 Million Decision
(September 14, 2016, Boston, MA) – On September 8, 2016, Sheehan Phinney shareholders Charles Waters and Peter Cowan received an award of $1.2 million on behalf of the firm’s client pursuant to a …
Sleeper Receives New Hampshire Bar Association’s Paralegal Professionalism Award
(September 1, 2016, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Paralegal Priscilla J. Sleeper has been given the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Paralegal Professionalism Award, which will be honored at the Paralegal …
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 …
NH Legal Perspective: Federal government tells NH what it can do with runoff
SOME MONTHS AGO, my colleague Attorney Robert Lucic, described the state and federal environmental process for how New Hampshire’s waterways effectively become listed as impaired for purposes of the Clean …
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 …
Court Reaffirms that Securities Laws are There to Protect Consumers
CLIENT ALERTS By: John Perten In a case of first impression, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit determined that a misrepresentation in a business plan provided …
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 …
Executive Action on Immigration Reform
CLIENT ALERT By Jim Reidy & Nate Warecki On Thursday evening November 20th President Barrack Obama, as promised, announced a string of executive actions concerning the United States immigration system. This …
Attorney General Issues Proposed Regulations Under Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law
CLIENT ALERT By Mark J. Ventola Attorney General Maura Healey has issued the proposed regulations (the “Regulations”) further defining the provisions of the new Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law (the …
The New Massachusetts Retainage Statute: Time to Review Your Standard Contract
CLIENT ALERT By John Perten Effective November 6, 2014, there is a new statute governing retainage on private construction projects. The new law caps retainage at 5% and establishes a …
Contractor Private Arbitration Clause in a Home Improvement Contract Does Not Trump Homeowner Statutory Dispute Resolution Procedure
CLIENT ALERT By John Perten In an unpublished appeals court decision, Mamaril v. Keller, the Massachusetts appeals court ruled that a homeowner was not bound by an arbitration clause contained …
Viscarello Named Manchester Real Estate Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers®
Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce that Best Lawyers in America ® has named Kenneth A. Viscarello attorneys as Manchester, NH’s 2017 “Lawyers of the Year” in the area of Real Estate Law.
Sheehan Phinney Named Top in State by Best Lawyers®
Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce that twenty-seven attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America© 2017, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
Confusion over Fiduciary Duties to Former LLC Members
CLIENT ALERT – A recent amendment to the New Hampshire Limited Liability Company Act, that went into effect on August 9, 2016, increases the uncertainty surrounding the duties that an LLC and its members owe to a former LLC member under the statute.
NH Legal Perspective: Supreme Court with Justic Scalia was Pro Business
ANTONIN SCALIA’S decades-long service as a justice of the United States Supreme Court ended upon his death in mid-February 2016. Because he was a conservative justice friendly to business interests, …
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 …
McGrath Appointed to New Hampshire Supreme Court Professional Conduct Committee
Sheehan Phinney shareholder, David W. McGrath, has been appointed to serve as the Board of Governors’ representative on the Professional Conduct Committee for the New Hampshire Supreme Court. McGrath will serve on the Committee for one year.
Lucic Named to Squam Lakes Association Board of Directors
Shareholder Robert R. Lucic has been named to the Squam Lakes Association Board of Directors.
Viscarello Named to CATCH Board of Directors
Shareholder Kenneth A. Viscarello has been named to the CATCH Neighborhood Housing Board of Directors, a position he will hold for three years.
Sheehan Phinney Welcomes Golden to Manchester Office
Sheehan Phinney is proud to welcome Chloe F.P. Golden to the firm’s Manchester office.
NH Legal Perspective: Steps an Employer Can Take to Reduce Risk When Firing an Employee
FIRING AN EMPLOYEE is often an unfortunate but necessary act. Because of the obvious economic consequences for the employee, tensions understandably rise when the news is delivered. The legal landscape continues …