(Manchester, NH, January 22, 2020) – Sheehan Phinney attorney Michael D. Ramsdell assisted the Town of Londonderry in a dispute over a Planned Use Development master plan. For the full article, click here.
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Expect Investigators to Probe White- Collar Involvement in the Opioid Epidemic in NH
This article was originally posted by the New Hampshire Bar News and can be found here. Expect Investigators to Probe White- Collar Involvement in the Opioid Epidemic in NH By: Patrick Queenan January 15, 2020 In 2019, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) ramped up its efforts to fight prescription opioid abuse across the …
Durham Named to the Friends of The Musical Hall Board of Trustees
(1/15/2020, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney attorney Paul J. Durham has been named to the Friends of The Music Hall Board of Trustees, where he will serve for an initial term of three years. The Music Hall hosts over 130,000 patrons each year at their two theatres in downtown Portsmouth, NH. Their passion is to …
Queenan Named Board of Directors Chair of MY TURN, Inc.
(1/9/2020, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney attorney Patrick J. Queenan has been named Chair of the Board of Directors for MY TURN, Inc. Queenan has served on the Board for two years. MY TURN helps nearly 500 youth annually develop their skills, goals, and self-confidence through alternative education, post-secondary planning, career exploration, and employment training. …
Ramsdell Joins Sheehan Phinney’s Business Litigation Department
(Manchester, NH, December 31, 2019) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to welcome Michael D. Ramsdell to its Business Litigation Department. Ramsdell brings 30 years of experience representing varied clients in commercial, civil, administrative, appellate and criminal litigation. “We are excited to have Michael Ramsdell join Sheehan Phinney,” said Sheehan Phinney’s President and Managing Director, Dave …
NH Legal Perspective: Increasing Effectiveness of Patents in Patent Litigation
This article was originally published in the Union Leader and can be found here. NH Legal Perspective: Increasing Effectiveness of Patents in Patent Litigation By: Peter Nieves December 28. 2019 Patent litigation is costly. While patents can be used for many purposes, one of the most common is to stop others from making, using, selling …
Walpole Affordable Housing Units Celebrated as Model for Region
Sheehan Phinney’s Affordable Housing team successfully represented developer Jack Franks in the the development and new construction of a 22 affordable housing units, Abenaki Spring, in Walpole, NH. Governor Chris Sununu attended the grand opening of the development. “As businesses are coming in, this is what everyone is looking for. It’s affordability, it’s quality, efficiency, …
Titles Matter
Client Alert By: John Perten Under the Massachusetts Wage Act, employers are liable for up to treble damages for failing to pay wages. Regardless of corporate status, the “president, treasurer … and any officers or agents having management of such corporation” are deemed employers under the statute and therefore personally liable. In Lynch v. Crawford, …
California Consumer Privacy Act
PRINT PAGE CLIENT ALERT By Doug Verge Are You Ready? As you may already be aware, more and more data privacy and security laws are being enacted, and some carry with them significant financial and other penalties for noncompliance. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was the first significant piece of such legislation. In the …
Sheehan Phinney Successfully Wins $2 Million Guardianship Case
(Boston, MA, November 2019) – Sheehan Phinney litigators Charles M. Waters and John-Mark Turner won for their client $2 million in a partial settlement of on-going litigation in Massachusetts Probate Court. Specifically, Sheehan Phinney’s client was a ward in a $40 million guardianship estate. The Court-appointed Guardians of the ward failed to account for the …
Sheehan Phinney Successfully Wins in Investment Misrepresentation Case
(Boston, MA, November 2019) – Sheehan Phinney litigators Charles Waters and J.P. Harris successfully represented the owner of a construction company who had made financial investments with a Registered Investment Advisor and Registered Investment Company . The Defendants in the case misrepresented to Sheehan Phinney’s client the investment products. After the completion of discovery, Defendants …
NH Legal Perspective: Insider Threats – The Risk You May Never See Coming
This article was originally published in the Union Leader and can be found here. NH Legal Perspective: Insider Threats – The Risk You May Never See Coming By: Brian Bouchard November 16, 2019 Let’s say you own a company. As the company owner, think of the troves of confidential information that you and the company …
NH Legal Perspective: New Law Prohibits Noncompete Agreements for Low-Wage Employees
This article was originally posted by the New Hampshire Union Leader and can be found here. NH Legal Perspective: New Law Prohibits Noncompete Agreements for Low-Wage Employees By: David McGrath November 2, 2019 A new law that redefines the use of noncompete agreements in New Hampshire leaves some questions unanswered. Effective Sept. 8, 2019, all …
Having Energy When Everyone Else’s Power is Out
This article was originally posted by the New Hampshire Business Review and can be found here. Having Energy When Everyone Else’s Power is Out By: Tom Burack November 8, 2019 Some 15 to 20 years ago, a representative of a New Hampshire electric utility was speaking to an audience about customer service and the reliability …
Sheehan Phinney Ranked in 2020 “Best Law Firms”
(November 1, 2019, Manchester, NH, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green is pleased to announce that it has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in the 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings in 21 areas. Firms included in the 2020 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients …
Data Privacy Compliance in the 21st Century
This article was originally posted by the New Hampshire Business Review and can be found here. Data Privacy Compliance in the 21st Century By: Doug Verge October 24, 2019 Like it or not, we live in a digital world. And even if one were inclined to go off the grid, so to speak, there really is no escaping …
The Risks of Working at Home
This article was originally posted by the New Hampshire Business Review and can be found here. The Risks of Working at Home By: JP Harris October 24, 2019 Even though employees are permitted to work at home, they are still protected by employment laws — the home office is still considered to be within the “office environment.” …
EPA and the Army Recodify Previous WOTUS Rules
Print page: EPA WOTUS Rules Client Alert CLIENT ALERT By: Lynn Preston Back to the Past… Yesterday, October 22, 2019, the EPA and the Department of the Army published in the Federal Register the final rule to repeal the 2015 Clean Water Rule, Definition of the Waters of the United States, or as most of us …
NH Legal Perspective: Proposed Federal Changes Would Remove Obstacles for Substance Abuse Care
This article was originally posted by the Union Leader and can be found here. NH Legal Perspective: Proposed Federal Changes Would Remove Obstacles for Substance Abuse Care By: Jason Gregoire October 19, 2019 New Hampshire has been hit hard by the opioid crisis. In response, the U.S. government has awarded hundreds of millions of dollars …
Harvest Capital Management Acquired by The Colony Group
Sheehan Phinney congratulates its client, Harvest Capital Management, on its recent acquisition by The Colony Group, a financial advisory firm with locations throughout the U.S. and a partner firm of Focus Financial Partners. Harvest, based in Concord, NH, is both a traditional financial advisory firm and a strategic advisor to closely held family businesses. Its …
Neighborworks Southern NH Builds 45-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Merrimack, NH
Sheehan Phinney’s Affordable Housing team successfully represented Neighborworks Southern NH in the the development and new construction of a 45-unit multifamily rental housing development in Merrimack, NH. Debt and equity financing with permanent sources totaled approximately $10,357,000
The Department of Labor Announces New Rule on Salary Level for White Collar Exemptions
Print page: Salary Client Alert CLIENT ALERT By: Mark Ventola and Jim Reidy On September 23, 2019 the United States Department of Labor (“US DOL”) issued its Final Rule (the “Rule”) updating the Fair Labor Standards Act regulations governing the salary level needed to qualify for the so-called “white collar exemptions.” These exemptions apply to …
NH Legal Perspective: Backups – it’s Your Business
This article was originally posted in the Union Leader and can be found here. NH Legal Perspective: Backups- It’s Your Business By: Tom E. Mitchell September 21, 2019 A rule that I’ve had for over 15 years, when approached with any IT emergency, is asking the question: “When was the last good backup?” The folks …
Rosenberg Joins Sheehan Phinney Litigation Group
(9/18/2019, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney is pleased to welcome attorney Aaron D. Rosenberg to its Boston office. Rosenberg joins the firm’s Business Litigation Department. He handles complex business and commercial disputes. Rosenberg has represented clients before state and federal trial and appellate courts in numerous states as well as various arbitration panels. He also …
Sheehan Phinney Expands Environment and Energy Group
(9/17/2019, Boston, MA, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney is excited to welcome attorney Mark W. Dell’Orfano, further expanding its Environment and Energy Practice Group in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Dell’Orfano joins the firm from the private equity sector. His legal practice is deal focused, advising clients in the energy, mining, natural resource, private equity, …
NH Legal Perspective: Adopting a Proactive Strategy for Employee Mobility
This article was originally published in the Union Leader and can found here. It was also published in the NH Business Review and can be found here. NH Legal Perspective: Adopting a Proactive Strategy for Employee Mobility By: Chris Cole September 7, 2019 The challenge: Almost every company today and, perhaps, in New Hampshire in …
Assessing NH’s New Noncompete Law
This article was originally posted in the New Hampshire Business Review and can be found here. Assessing NH’s New Noncompete Law By: David McGrath August 29, 2019 Effective Sept. 8, all noncompete agreements entered on or after that date will be invalid and unenforceable for “low-wage” employees in New Hampshire. The new law primarily defines …
NH Legal Perspective: A Review of New Hampshire’s New Alimony Statute
This article was originally published by the Union Leader and can be found here. NH Legal Perspective: A Review of New Hampshire’s New Alimony Statute By: Nicole Faille August 24, 2019 On Jan. 1, changes in New Hampshire and federal law concerning alimony became effective. Eight months later, the changes have legal and financial professionals …
Cook Given Boys Club of New London Beall Award
(Manchester, NH, August 16, 2019) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Bradford E. Cook, was presented with the William Marbury Beall Award on Aug. 18, 2019, during the annual meeting of the Boys Club of New London. For the full press release, click here.
Private Equity’s Role in the Future of Healthcare
Fifteen years from now, what will healthcare look like, and what types of companies will be delivering it? Will new technologies shape how we access healthcare? Will new companies emerge that will change the way healthcare is provided in response to patients’ expectations or statutory change? In many ways, the future is as clear as …
Sheehan Phinney Named Top in State by Best Lawyers® for 2020; Two Named Lawyer of the Year
(August 15, 2019, Manchester, NH, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce that twenty-five attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2020. In addition, two Sheehan attorneys were selected as 2020 ‘Lawyers of the Year’ in their respective practice areas: Peter T. Beach – Tax Law …
Adopting a Proactive Employee Mobility Strategy
Almost every company today — and in New Hampshire in particular — is engaged in something of a multidimensional war. There is as intense a competition for talented employees, skilled workers and seasoned executives as at any time in our history. At the same time, two issues animate and confuse the competition for talent. Read …
The Effects of Politics in the Workplace
Attorney Jim Reidy appeared on WMUR‘s New Hampshire Business with Fred Kocher to discuss the legal issues related to free speech and political activity in the workplace. Watch here.
Panebianco Named to Best Buddies Advisory Board
(7/24/2019, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney attorney Michael P. Panebianco has been named to the Best Buddies New Hampshire Advisory Board. Best Buddies is dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the …
The Supreme Court Continues Review of FDCPA
In this past term, the United States Supreme Court took action on several cases that may significantly shape bankruptcy and/or insolvency law. Notably, the Supreme Court handed down another significant decision concerning the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) (15 U.S.C. § 1692–1692p) that will influence the application of that law: Obduskey v. McCarthy & …
Reidy Presents at SHRM National Conference in Las Vegas
Attorney Jim Reidy recently spoke at the SHRM Annual Conference in Las Vegas. He engaged the audience with a discussion on Legal Issues in Regards to Marijuana and The Employer’s Guide to Workplace Flexibility, Compliance with State Leave Laws, and Avoiding Related Claims. Read about his interview with Tracie Sponenberg, SVP, HR for The Granite …
Queenan Graduates from Leadership Nashua
(7/11/2019, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney attorney Patrick J. Queenan has graduated from the Leadership Greater Nashua Program. Graduates of the 2018/2019 class were recognized at Hotel Inn, Nashua, NH on June 6, 2019. Queenan is an experienced trial lawyer and represents clients in a wide variety of white collar criminal and civil litigation matters …
NH Legal Perspective: Estate Planning Check-up Time
This article was originally published in the Union Leader and can be found here. NH Legal Perspective: Estate Planning Check-up Time By: Brad Cook June 29, 2019 Among the items on most people’s “I know I have to get to that sometime” list, is doing estate planning. It is common for people, even those in …
Faille Graduates NH Bar Association Leadership Academy
(7/1/2019, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney attorney Nicole A. Faille has graduated from the New Hampshire Bar Association Leadership Academy. Graduates of the 2019 class will be recognized at the New Hampshire Bar Association Annual Meeting on June 29, 2019. Faille’s practice focuses on complex Family Law matters, including divorce, post-divorce, parenting, and guardianship litigation …
Copyright Owners Take Note — Registration Means Registration
Under current United States copyright law, registration of the copyright in a work is not necessary to create the copyright itself. To the contrary, copyright is created in a work the moment the work is fixed in a tangible format (such as on a piece of paper, on a compact disc, or even on a …
Tech Companies and Healthcare: Is Privacy at Stake?
Imagine the following scenario: You are experiencing a cough, fever and chills and need to see a doctor. You lack transportation and no one is available to give you a ride. Accordingly, you walk into your kitchen and call out, “Alexa, where is the nearest doctor’s office?” Alexa responds, “Rockingham Medical Care in Hampstead, New …
Lucic Named Regional Vice Chair Lex Mundi Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Practice Group
(6/13/2019, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Robert R. Lucic has been named the Regional Vice Chair for the Lex Mundi Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Practice Group. Lucic is the firm’s Lex Mundi liaison and also serves as Chair Emeritus of the Environmental Practice Group. Lucic has extensive commercial litigation experience including administrative agency proceedings, …
Gregoire Named to 2020 Class of Leadership New Hampshire
(6/5/2019, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Jason D. Gregoire has been named to the 2020 class of Leadership New Hampshire. Leadership New Hampshire has nearly 1000 alumni, individuals who are working to strengthen New Hampshire communities and increase civic engagement. Those selected for the program include men and women from across New Hampshire who …
Faille Elected Clerk for the NHBA Family Law Section
(6/5/2019, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney attorney Nicole A. Faille has been elected as Clerk for the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Family Law Section, effective immediately. Faille will be responsible for recording attendance at section meetings, taking minutes at section meetings, and coordinating with NHBA staff to ensure minutes are distributed to section members and …
Trudel Graduates from Leadership New Hampshire
(6/5/2019, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Director of Business Development, Kelly A. Trudel, has graduated from the 2019 class of Leadership New Hampshire. A graduation celebration was held at LaBelle Winery on May 23rd. The class of 40 associates, the program’s largest to date, included men and women from across New Hampshire who participated in …
NH’s Legislative Roundup
This article was originally published in Business NH Magazine and can be found here. NH’s Legislative Roundup By: Jim Reidy June 5, 2019 While the headlines coming out of Washington make the top of every news program and front page, there is plenty happening in Concord that should demand employers’ attention. Several noteworthy workplace bills …
A Careful Balance: Managing Political Activity and Speech at Work
HR professionals have the responsibility to enforce workplace rules, promote cooperation, insist on civility and respect, and—most of all—remind folks they are on one team, at least in the workplace. Meanwhile, another election season is imminent. How do you keep people working productively when those very divisive discussions are happening at work? Read more here.
NH Legal Perspective: Shielding Your Business From Unfair Trade Practice/Consumer Protection Claims
This article was originally published in the Union Leader and can be found here. NH Legal Perspective: Shielding Your Business From Unfair Trade Practice/Consumer Protection Claims By: Rob Miller May 18, 2019 New Hampshire’s Unfair Trade Practice Act, RSA 358-A, also known as the “Consumer Protection Act” governs conduct in nearly every business sector. It …
Kinney Joins Corporate Group
(5/20/2019, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green is proud to welcome Joel G. Kinney to its Corporate Group. Kinney will work out of the firm’s Boston, MA office. Kinney is a trusted advisor to middle market and emerging growth companies. He has been representing developers, makers, manufacturers, hackers and entrepreneurs in Boston since …
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 directory of the country’s top law firms. Sheehan Phinney is also ranked Band 1 (highest ranking) in the state for Corporate/Commercial (including Tax and Bankruptcy), …
Marijuana and the Modern Workplace
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 in step with the changes to the law in several states, and the realities of today’s workforce. Read more here.
NH Legal Perspective: What is a Patent For?
This article was originally published in the Union Leader and can be found here. NH Legal Perspective: What is a Patent For? By: Jonathan Whitcomb April 13, 2019 A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Discretion is the better part of valor. Experience is the best teacher. Inventions must be patented. Truisms like these are …
When Free Speech and Employment Clash
Human resources professionals have the responsibility to enforce workplace rules, promote cooperation, insist on civility and respect, and — most of all — remind folks they are on one team, at least in the workplace. Read more here.
NH Legal Perspective: EPA Proposes National ‘Compliance’ Initiatives
This article was originally published in the Union Leader and can be found here. NH Legal Perspective: EPA Proposes National ‘Compliance’ Initiatives By: Lynn Preston March 30, 2019 About every three years the Environmental Protection Agency announces its National Enforcement Initiatives (NEIs) — essentially, EPA’s enforcement and compliance playbook for combating the nation’s top environmental …
Live Free and Get High?
It wasn’t that long ago that the question of legalizing recreational marijuana was met with disbelief and in many cases laughter. Now that NH is surrounded by states, as well as Canada, that have legalized the recreational use of pot, its no laughing matter. In fact, more than 33 states have legalized marijuana use and …
Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
Currently, New Hampshire law does not expressly authorize fiduciaries to manage a person’s digital assets as they can with the person’s other, tangible, personal property. Recognizing this need, an effort was made two years ago by the Trust and Estate Law Section of the NH Bar Association to enact the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to …
Gauging Critical Access Hospital Protections
New Hampshire’s healthcare system is composed of a variety of organizations ranging from large tertiary hospitals, to small free-standing surgery centers to community health clinics. Among these, “critical access hospitals” are a vital aspect of our healthcare infrastructure. Read more here.
Carrier Named to NeighborWorks Southern NH Board of Directors
(March 14, 2019, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney shareholder Megan C. Carrier has been named to the Board of Directors for NeighborWorks Southern NH, effective April, 2019. NeighborWorks Southern NH enhances people’s lives and the community environment by providing access to quality housing services, revitalizing neighborhoods and supporting opportunities for personal empowerment. They lead reinvestment …
LLC Taxed as an S Corporation – Be Careful
It is common today to include in a discussion about choice of entity the possibility of forming an LLC (Limited Liability Company) that elects to be taxed as an S corporation. The choice is not appropriate for everyone, but it warrants consideration in many cases. Further, while making the election is simple, ensuring that the election is valid is not. …
Extortion, corruption, money laundering and fraud alleged in RICO case filed in Federal court
Sheehan Phinney and Jones Day filed a RICO case in the United States District Court on Monday, February 18, 2019 involving the alleged systematic devaluation of a Turkish Airline and the alleged extortion and defamation of a respected New Hampshire philanthropist by U.S. and Turkish racketeers. https://www.courthousenews.com/airline-intrigue-with-mueller-tie-lands-in-us-court/ https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2019/02/21/lawsuit-implicates/ https://www.turkishminute.com/2019/02/23/us-based-turkish-businessman-files-federal-racketeering-suit-against-erdogan-ally/ https://ahvalnews.com/borajet/tale-airline-shady-deals-turkeys-islamist-split-and-mormon-crime-family http://www.tr724.com/abdde-acilan-borajet-davasinin-detaylari-tr724te/ Turkish businessman files motion …
