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Raising Capital from Strategic Investors
by Alexander H. Pyle, Esquire
Strategic investments can bring significant benefits to an emerging business, including working capital, industry knowledge, revenues, and a heightened profile in the market. These benefits should be evaluated in the context of the risks that a strategic investment can also entail. [Contact Author]
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Ambush Marketing: Think Twice Before Hitching a Ride on Famous Trademarks
by Paul Durham, Esquire
Ambush marketing refers to a company’s attempt to capitalize on the popularity of a well-known property or event without the consent or authorization of the necessary parties. While today’s small and mid-size business owners are increasingly aware of the importance of protecting their own trademarks and other intellectual property, they may unknowingly engage in marketing activities that ambush the property of others. [Contact Author]
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Federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005; What It Requires of Health Care Employers
by Melissa A. Leaver, Esquire
Federal and state fraud and abuse laws enable the government to take legal action to recover damages and penalties when healthcare providers submit false claims for payment. The federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 requires large health care entities to implement certain policies to educate employees about the fraud and abuse laws and the whistleblower protections afforded by such laws. [Contact Author]
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The Use of Low Income Housing Tax Credits to Develop Affordable Housing
by Kenneth A. Viscarello, Esquire
New Hampshire is currently facing a critical shortage of affordable housing. In the years between 1993 and 2003 New Hampshire’s population grew more than any other New England state. While that growth fostered many economic opportunities, it put intense pressure on the housing market. The shortage in housing drove average house prices up, resulting in an even greater shortage of affordable housing. [Contact Author]
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Attorneys Cheney and Peltonen Named Best in America in Environmental, Energy and Natural Resources Law for 2007
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Attorney Peter Nieves Named to New Hampshire Union Leader’s 40 Under Forty List
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Attorney Bradford Cook Reviews Governor Lynch on NHPR
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Other Awards
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Climate Counts, Stonyfield Farm Raises the Bar on Global Awareness
by Liz Teasck
While shopping at your favorite stores have you ever stopped to think about how the product you just put in your cart could affect global warming? For most people, the answer is certainly no. Climate Counts, a not-for-profit New Hampshire-based organization created by Gary Hirshberg, President and CE-Yo of Stonyfield Farm, is working hard to change that by raising awareness about what companies are doing to lead the fight against global climate change.
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HR AND SUCCESSION PLANNING
Manchester Area HR Association
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
7:30AM–10:00AM
CR Sparks
18 Kilton Road
Bedford, NH
Speaker: Claude Marchessault, Co-Founder and President of Strategic Leadership Group, Inc.
Cost is $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non-members. To register go to www.MAHRA.org.
SEVEN DEADLY SINS
Employer Mistakes that Result in Lawsuits and How to Avoid Them
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
8:00AM-9:30AM
Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green
1000 Elm Street; 17th Floor
Manchester, NH
Speaker: Elizabeth A. Bailey, SPB+G Manchester
Free for members of the NH High Tech Council
This is part of the Human Resources Exchange Breakfast Forum Series.
For more information about the Human Resources Exchange, call Attorney Jim Reidy at 603.627.8217 or email jreidy@sheehan.com.
BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION DINNER
The Largest Bar Event in Massachusetts
Friday, May 3, 2007
Reception 5:30PM, Dinner 7:00PM
Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel
110 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA
Speaker: Governor Deval Patrick
Cost is $100 per person.
To register, call 601.778.1940.
Granite State HR Conference
At the Helm of Development and Innovation
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Center of New Hampshire/Radisson
700 Elm Street
Manchester, NH
Cost is $175 per attendee on or before April 10, 2007; $200 after April 10.
To register go to www.gshrconference.org.
NH Bar Foundation Dinner
30th Anniversary Annual Dinner
Thursday, May 10, 2007
6:00PM
C.R. Sparks
18 Kilton Road
Bedford, NH
Keynote Speaker: Senator Warren Rudman
The New Hampshire Bar Foundation Annual Dinner celebrates the collaborative efforts of the board of directors, legal service providers and educators, individual donors, IOLTA Leadership Banks, and all those participating in the work of the Bar Foundation.
Business and Business Leader of the Year Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
11:30AM - Reception, Luncheon and Awards Program
Center of New Hampshire/Radisson
700 Elm Street
Manchester, NH
$53 registration fee per person includes lunch.
New Hampshire's most prestigious business awards are an opportunity for Granite State companies to celebrate excellence in business and honor those who lead them.
To register contact EventsNH at 603.626.6354 x213 or e-mail at eventsnh@businessnhmagazine.com.
SPB+G's 19th ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE SEMINAR
New Hampshire's Premier Employment Law Update
Thursday, May 24, 2007
8:00AM-4:00PM
The Event Center
C.R. Sparks
18 Kilton Road
Bedford, NH
Registration: $195
The registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments and seminar materials.
Presenters: SPB+G Employment Law Lawyers
Click here to register.
A YEAR IN REVIEW
Recent Developments in Employment Law
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
8:00AM-9:30AM
Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green
1000 Elm Street; 17th Floor
Manchester, NH
Speaker: Jim Reidy, SPB+G Manchester
Free for members of the NH High Tech Council
This is part of the Human Resources Exchange Breakfast Forum Series.
For more information about the Human Resources Exchange, call Attorney Jim Reidy at 603.627.8217 or email jreidy@sheehan.com.
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