Good Company Winter 2008 e-Newsletter

Featured Articles
Spyware: A Growing Threat to Businesses and Other Organizations.
by Brian D. Thomas, Esq.

Brian D. Thomas, Esquire Most businesses have electronic system policies that regulate computer usage by their employees. Few businesses, however, address the computer monitoring software known as spyware. Once installed on a computer, spyware gathers and reports information about the end-user. This article describes both the growing threat of these programs and the legal system’s response to it.   [Contact Author]
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What in the World Does the New Hampshire Primary Have to do With Estate Planning and Retirement?
by Bradford E. Cook, Esq.

Bradford E. Cook, Esquire The first couple of weeks of January 2008 and the period of 2007 immediately preceding it saw frenetic activity throughout New Hampshire by presidential candidates seeking the support of New Hampshire voters. This is all fun, important and historic and New Hampshire voters did their job, however, what has this got to do with estate planning and retirement?   [Contact Author]
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New Patent Rules: When NO CHANGE is Newsworthy
by Peter A. Nieves, Esq.

Peter A. Nieves, Esquire Over the years, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has tried many different remedies to increase productivity of the USPTO, while maintaining, or increasing, the quality of patents granted. Recently the USPTO has proposed new rules, which would incorporate drastic changes to present patent law practice. In an unprecedented decision, a court recently prevented the USPTO from implementing key components of these new rules.  [Contact Author]
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The Other Side of the Coin: Restrictive Covenants Protect Important Investment and Advantages.
by Christopher Cole, Esq.

Christopher Cole, Esquire The Boston Globe’s Scott Kirsner recently wrote a column on the Innovation Economy, entitled Freeze Talent in Place, and Innovation Suffers. This interesting and provocative article suggested that post-employment “non-competition agreements” should be legislated away in Massachusetts because the overall economy – and entrepreneurial vigor – suffer when talented employees are yoked to a single employer by a covenant not to compete. The article, however, begs for some clarification and a little push back from the other perspective.   [Contact Author]
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How Independent are my Independent Contractors?
by Jonathan Groux, Esq.

Jonathan Groux, Esquire Just as there have been recent changes to the definitions of employees and independent contractors in New Hampshire, the Massachusetts Independent Contractor statute poses great challenges to any business using independent workers. This article examines the constraints imposed on businesses utilizing such workers to perform the customary or usual tasks offered by the business itself.   [Contact Author]
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A New Era for Mount Washington Resort
by Colleen G. Kurlasnky, Director of Business Development

Colleen G. Kurlansky, Director of Business Development The Mount Washington Hotel has entered a new phase of its storied life and the future is looking bright. Under the leadership of the new Resort President, Patrick Corso, a grand vision for the future of the “Grand Dame” is beginning to unfold. There are many significant renovations and enhancements taking place in the next few years, and beyond, culminating in the creation of a premier destination resort for northern New England and a welcome boost for the North Country economy.
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Save the Date

SPB+G's 20th Annual
Labor and Employment Law
Review and Update

NH's Premier Employment Law Seminar

May 22, 2008
Seminar: 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Reception: 4:00PM to 6:00PM
The Event Center at C.R. Sparks
18 Kilton Road, Bedford, NH
For more information or to register
please go to the event section of
www.sheehan.com.

Upcoming Events

 

Manchester’s Inaugural Gala

February 9, 2008

6:00PM to Midnight

Radisson Hotel/Center of NH

700 Elm Street, Manchester NH

For more information or to register please go to www.manchestergala2008.com.

Annual Congressional Breakfast
Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce

February 11, 2008

8:00AM to 9:15AM

Wyndham Andover Hotel

123 Old River Rd, Andover, MA
A Special Report From Washington. The Challenges Facing the United States in 2008 How is Your Business Impacted? Special guests U.S. Congressman John Tierney & U.S. Congresswoman Niki Tsongas

For more information or to register please call (978) 686-0900.

 

Breakfast with the Best
Business NH Magazine
February 12, 2008

7:30AM to 9:30AM

Radisson Hotel/Center of NH

700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH

For more information or to register please go to www.businessnhmagazine.com.

3rd Annual Small Business Day at the State House

BIA of New Hampshire

February 12, 2008

7:30AM - 1:30PM

NH Historical Society Tuck Library

30 Park Street, Concord, NH

For more information, please call 603.224.5388 x116 or register online

 

Annual Citizen of the Year Dinner

Manchester Chamber Of Commerce

February 12, 2008

4:45PM to 9:00PM

Radisson Hotel/Center of NH

700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH

For more information or to register please go  to www.manchester-chamber.org

NH High Tech Council, Human Resources Exchange

Time for a Check-up: A manager’s guide
to FMLA compliance

February 13, 2008

8:00AM to 9:15AM

SPB+G Manchester Office

1000 Elm Street, Manchester, NH

Speaker: Attorney Diana K. Wieland,  SPB+G

For more information contact SPB+G at 603-668-0300 or go to the events section
of www.sheehan.com

New Hampshire: 2018
Your perspective on the next decade will never be the same
March 11, 2008
7:30AM to 10:15AM
Radisson Hotel/Center of NH

700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH

For more information or to register please go to www.businessnhmagazine.com.

 

NH High Tech Council, Human Resources Exchange

Minimum Wage, Overtime, and Other
Wage and Hour Compliance Issues

March 12, 2008

8:00AM to 9:15AM

SPB+G Manchester Office

1000 Elm Street, Manchester, NH

Speaker: Cindy Flynn, NHDOL

For more information contact SPB+G at 603-668-0300 or go to the events section
of www.sheehan.com.
 

Best of Business (BOB) Awards

NH Business Review

March 19, 2008

5:30PM to 8:00PM

The Grappone Center

70 Constitution Ave, Concord NH

For more information please call 603-624-1442 or go to www.nhbr.com.

 

Made In NH "Try It & Buy It" Expo
New Hampshire's Premier Expo
April 4, 5 & 6, 2008
NH National Guard Armory

771 Canal St, Manchester, NH

For more information please go to www.businessnhmagazine.com.


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