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ERISA Compliance Update for 401(k) Retirement Plan Sponsors

2012-01-26T15:39:00.001-05:00

MANCHESTER, NH — Eldridge Investment Advisors recently sponsored a Fiduciary Responsibility Workshop, tailored specifically to HR professionals and senior level executives responsible for fiduciary oversight of an employer-sponsored defined contribution retirement plans, including 401(k) and 403(b). The keynote speaker for the event was Mary Rosen, J.D., associate regional director, Employee

What Is A Special Needs Trust?

2012-01-13T12:56:00.000-05:00

Neal A. Winston, a Massachusetts trust and estate attorney experienced with creating supplemental and special needs trusts, briefly describes special needs trusts in this video. According to Winston, special needs trusts "serve two primary purposes — protecting government support and managing funds for the benefit of those who are not capable of managing funds themselves." Winston, who is

NH Legislative Estate Planning News

2012-01-12T11:26:00.003-05:00

CONCORD, NH — New Hampshire estate planning attorney Jan Myskowski has released an article providing an overview of legislation from 2011 impacting trust and estate plans including both federal and NH legislation. Topics covered include: Portable Federal Estate Tax Exemption Federal Gift Tax Exemption Federal Section 7520 Rate Federal Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax New Hampshire Uniform Trust

Barrie Shapiro Joins Lubin & Meyer PC

2012-01-11T11:25:00.000-05:00

BOSTON — Attorney Barrie Shapiro has joined Lubin & Meyer PC as an associate. Shapiro has worked as a law clerk at Lubin & Meyer and has three years of experience at another Boston law firm concentrating in medical malpractice law. She is admitted to the Massachusetts and New Hampshire bar associations. She is a graduate of Northwestern University and Suffolk University Law School. Lubin & Meyer

Independent Contractor or Employee? Massachusetts Employment Law Seminar

2012-01-10T14:41:00.000-05:00

WALTHAM, MA — Business law firm Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendelton (MBBP) will host a seminar titled, "Independent Contractor or Employee – How Should Businesses Respond to the Rising Risks of Misclassification?" to be held Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the firm's Waltham, MA, offices. Changes to the independent contractor test in the Massachusetts wage law have led to hundreds of misclassification

Vermont Personal Injury Law Firm Sylvester & Maley Ranked a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report

2011-11-20T11:03:00.001-05:00

Burlington, VT — Vermont personal injury law firm Sylvester & Maley Inc., has been awarded top recognition with Tier 1 rankings in the 2011-2012 Best Law Firms Rankings released November 1, 2011, by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers. The firm received first-tier rankings in the areas of Medical Malpractice Law (Plaintiffs) and Personal Injury Litigation (Plaintiffs) in the metropolitan

Fiduciary Responsibility Workshop in Manchester, NH, Features USDOL Speaker Mary Rosen

2011-09-26T16:12:00.001-04:00

MANCHESTER, NH - Eldridge Investment Advisors and Baker Newman Noyes will sponsor a workshop for HR professionals and executives responsible for fiduciary oversight of an employer-sponsored defined contribution retirement plan, including 401(k) and 403(b). Breakfast with the DOL, takes place on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at The Derryfield Country Club, Manchester,

$11.48 Million Jury Verdict - Lubin & Meyer

2011-08-31T18:38:00.001-04:00

News coming out of medical malpractice law firm Lubin & Meyer via Twitter is that attorneys William J. Thompson and Elizabeth Cranford have won an $11.48 million (including interest) jury verdict in a wrongful death trial of an 8-day old baby. It is believed to be the largest verdict in MA for the year 2011. That's all that is currently available.

NH Shoreland Protection Act Gets New Name and Some Needed Clarity

2011-08-12T11:38:00.003-04:00

NH land use attorney Ari Pollack has written an article on the changes to NH Shoreland Protection Law that took effect June 30, 2011. He reports that overall the new laws seem to be more landowner friendly as they relax some requirements for property development along New Hampshire lakes, rivers and coastline, and clarify others. In addition, he reports that the permit application process has

Massachusetts DDS Challenged on Funding Policy re: Adult Foster Care

2011-07-28T21:36:00.000-04:00

Somerville, Massachusetts disability attorney Michael Couture of law firm Moschella & Winston, recently prevailed in reversing a Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) policy denying critical support services to a family with an autistic son. DDS terminated the autistic child’s eligibility from its program because of his participation in Medicaid's Adult Foster Care program.

Jon Gworek To Chair MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge

2011-07-28T19:11:00.000-04:00

Boston-area startup attorney Jonathan Gworek, has been elected chair of the MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge and will serve a two-year term. Gworek has been an active member of the MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge for many years including participation in the Forum's renowned MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition including serving as a judge. Prior to this appointment he served as vice chair

Marla Matthews Accepted into National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

2011-07-15T21:18:00.001-04:00

Concord, NH elder law attorney Marla Matthews has been accepted as a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). NAELA is a professional association of attorneys, judges and professors of law who are dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to seniors and people with special needs. As a condition of membership, an attorney must pledge to support the

Massachusetts Law Makes Way for Pet Trusts

2011-06-24T17:29:00.001-04:00

The Massachusetts Pet Trust Bill signed into law early this year by Governor Deval Patrick provides legal means for pet owners to establish a pet trust and set aside funds for their animals, along with specific instructions for care, exercise and diet. The law is now available online at this link. Writes Somerville estate planning attorney Michelle Mulvena, "In the past, pet owners had little say

Waltham, MA Law Firm Among Top 100 Trademark Firms in U.S.

2011-06-09T16:50:00.000-04:00

For the second year in a row, the business-friendly law firm of Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton has been named among the Top 100 Trademark Law Firms in the U.S. according to a compilation by Intellectual Property Today magazine in its May 2011 issue. The magazine lists 140 firms and ranks them based on the number of trademark registrations issued in 2010. Last year, MBBP ranked 94 on the list.

Challenges to Resorts on Practices of Timeshare Resale Companies Is Topic of ARDA Panel

2011-06-02T14:38:00.021-04:00

CONCORD, NH — W. John Funk, a New Hampshire attorney who advises timeshare developers and management companies regarding development, registration and administration of timeshare resorts, will moderate a panel at the annual conference of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), June 7th in Providence, RI. The panel will cover the challenges and solutions facing timeshare resorts in

New Markets Tax Credit Programs Explained

2011-05-17T17:58:00.023-04:00

CONCORD, NH — Dodd Griffith, a business and taxation attorney with Gallagher, Callahan and Gartrell, PC, presented recently on the topic of “New Markets Tax Credits as an Incentive to Redevelopment” to the New Hampshire Association of Assessing Officials. Attorney Griffith discussed the complexities of the New Markets Tax Credit including the eligibility requirements and the benefits to

CoolSculpt by Zeltiq Introduced on Boston's South Shore

2011-04-25T20:39:00.000-04:00

Dr. Christine Hamori, a plastic surgeon on Boston's South Shore, is pleased to announce that CoolSculpting from Zeltiq, a new FDA-approved, non-invasive procedure for fat reduction, is now available at her practice in Duxbury, MA on Boston's South Shore. CoolSculpting from Zeltiq uses an innovative method of precisely controlled cooling to help reduce unsightly fat bulges that do not respond to

Employment Mediation Best Practices

2011-03-21T10:07:00.002-04:00

Attorney Charles (Charlie) Bauer shares his vast experience as one of NH's best mediators (he is listed in Best Lawyers® for mediation and arbitration) in an article on Employment Mediation Best Practices. In it he briefly discusses the choice between litigation and mediation for employment disputes, followed by considerations for choosing a mediator, then he outlines a host of employment

Insurance Tops Questions to Massachusetts Consumer Affairs Related Agencies

2011-03-14T22:14:00.002-04:00

The Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation along with the Attorney General's Office, Federal Trade Commission, and Better Business Bureau have each announced its Top 5 consumer issues of 2010 in a press conference on March 9, 2011. The top issue for consumers contacting the Office of Consumer Affairs and its agencies in 2010 was auto insurance-related questions and

New Hampshire Insurance Laws - Legislation To Watch in 2011

2011-02-16T16:18:00.000-05:00

New Hampshire Insurance Attorney Marla Matthews has identified 19 key bills before the New Hampshire Legislature this session that affect insurance companies doing business in the state. In an article titled, Insurance Legislation to Watch in 2011, she identifies and summarizes each House or Senate bill with a link to the full text in areas of: Auto Insurance Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Cosmetic Surgery Predictions for 2011

2011-02-11T15:11:00.001-05:00

Want to know what the hottest trends are in cosmetic surgery? The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) offers its predictions for cosmetic surgery in 2011. These predictions are based on interviews with leading plastic surgeons around the country who offer both surgical and non-surgical procedures. Listed here are the Top 5. For the full list click here. 1. As the economy

Law Firm Lubin & Meyer Continues to Dominate Med Mal Field

2011-02-09T17:33:00.015-05:00