On May 15, 2019, the New Hampshire Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the appeal of Northern Pass. The New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee (“SEC”) denied the application to build the 192-mile electric transmission line across the state from the Canadian border down to the Massachusetts border in February, 2018. Each side will get 50 … [Read more...]
General Articles
Are Customers of Extended Stay Hotels Tenants?
Apparently not. The question is important because New Hampshire tenants have statutory protections against forced removal not available to hotel guests. The New Hampshire Supreme Court addressed this question on March 8, 2019 in the matter of Natalie Anderson v. Adam Robitaille. Ms. Anderson and her husband began residing at an extended stay … [Read more...]
The Benefits of a Revocable Trust
Of all that has been written and discussed about what a revocable trust is and is not and how tax laws have changed to make revocable trusts applicable to more people, there is still more to be stated about how a revocable trust, under New Hampshire’s laws, can benefit you and your family. In a discussion of how a revocable trust can benefit … [Read more...]
The Neighbor from Hell
A True Story from Fitzwilliam, NH In 2012, Lorraine and Peter MacDonald purchased a vacation home by the water in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire - an "idyllic" spot. Unbeknownst to them, hell lay just around the corner. As reported in the recent New Hampshire Supreme Court decision of MacDonald et al. v Jacobs (January 15, 2019), one Lisa Jacobs … [Read more...]
What is Property?
Property is anything that is owned by a person or company. It can be bought, sold, traded, stolen, or destroyed. Property can be owned by a single person, or jointly between two or more people. Tangible items such as a car, books, clothes, DVDs, or that collection of weird looking clowns are considered personal property. Real estate or real … [Read more...]
The Changing Tides of the Market: The Effects of Rising Sea Levels on New Hampshire Properties
The concept of rising sea levels has become more common in American news over the past decades, and has become a consistent point of concern for politicians and civilians alike. Many news outlets focus on changes that need to be made to slow or halt rising sea levels to prevent future catastrophes from taking place. But while there is much concern … [Read more...]
Lost in Legal Lingo? Our Top 3 Legal Terms in Popular TV and Movies, Explained
Law and legal television programs and movies have long been a favorite with American viewers. From shows like Law and Order to blockbuster hits like Double Jeopardy, legal jargon has been a long-standing staple in entertainment—often at the confusion of viewers. Here’s a list and explanation of our top 3 legal terms in popular TV and movies to help … [Read more...]
Technology and Crime: How New Advancements are Changing the Nature of Evidence
Technological advancements are one of the greatest marks of modern global and American cultures. As the decades progress, technology continues to become more sophisticated and accessible to the average consumer and has become a hallmark of twenty-first century life. But how far does technology actually reach into our daily lives? In the context … [Read more...]
Maintaining Our New Hampshire History: Historic Building Designations
New Hampshire was one of the original thirteen colonies of the United States, and the first state to establish its own state constitution. Since its inception in 1776, New Hampshire has been a center of many historical events, through the Industrial Revolution right to present day. One of the many remnants of New Hampshire’s rich history is … [Read more...]
Neighborly Tricks: Our Top Three Legal Shenanigans of Neighbors
As Halloween approaches, many minds turn to autumn themes—pumpkins, parties, and, of course, trick or treating with neighbors. But neighborly tricks aren’t exclusive to Halloween or children; in fact, some of the most complex neighborly hijinks are committed by adults and invite legal intervention rather than innocent mischief. Here’s our list of … [Read more...]