Your company may find itself facing a charge of discrimination with the New Hampshire Human Rights Commission from a former employee and even if you think the company has done nothing wrong, you still need to take the time to fully and accurately respond to the claims. You should first check with your insurance company to see whether or not…
The breakup of a marriage can be one of the most difficult and painful experiences a person can suffer. This pain can be exacerbated by the discovery of a spouse’s infidelity. If you’re considering a divorce, learn what steps to take before you confront your spouse. 1. Steps to Take Before Confronting Cheating Spouse The initial reaction of most people…
A March 22, 2016 decision by a federal New Hampshire trial judge illustrates the need to keep accurate employee time records. In the case of Yin Gui Chen v. C & R Rock, Inc., et al, Chen received a judgment in the amount of $16,930.76 for his claims of underpaid wages and overtime pay as a cook at the Peking…
In a legal malpractice action the client must demonstrate there was an attorney/client relationship, the attorney breached their duty of care, and the attorney’s breach of care was the cause of the client’s harm. The third element, known as proximate causation, requires the client to demonstrate what result should have occurred if the lawyer had not been negligent. In the…
One of the most common questions asked by people injured in an accident, such as a car accident, motorcycle accident, trip and fall, slip and fall, dog bite case, and other personal injury cases, is “do I need to hire a lawyer to represent me to recover from my injuries?” Even if the adjuster representing the insurance company seems polite…
For fellow Star Wars followers, yes the title of this article is a play on words to lighten an otherwise serious topic. Many business owners have come across a situation where they have an employee who has either acted badly in the work place or is a poor job performer, yet, when that person is fired, the former employee falsely…
Divorcing couples are often faced with the issue of having a large portion of their respective net worth’s in 401(k) Retirement Plans. These assets consist of tax-deferred investments which are taxable upon withdrawal, and often carry a 10% Tax Penalty if withdrawn prior to age 59 ½. With proper planning, exceptions in the Tax Code allow a divorcing couple to…
Lawyers who are asked to draft estate plans for clients have an obligation to ensure that the plan they draft is in accordance with their client’s wishes. The client, however, is free to decide when and if they are ready to sign the estate plan. If the client, for whatever reasons, decides not to sign the estate plan, or cannot…
The validation or invalidation of prenuptial agreements has been the focus of a number of Supreme Court opinions in 2015 and 2016. In a recent order, In re: Calvin, decided January 11, 2016, the Supreme Court invalidated a prenuptial agreement that was presented to the wife five days before the ceremony. The Calvin case is interesting in that it focuses…
On March 8, 2016, the Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case called Petition of Pamela and Robert Lundquist, which greatly clarified the rights of grandparents to see their grandchildren. Under New Hampshire law, a grandparent can ask for a court order allowing them to see their grandchildren. However, they are only able to file this petition if the…