Blog Posts from Litigation
CDC Eviction Moratorium Struck Down
Sep 01, 2021
We wrote last month with an update regarding the July 31, 2021, expiration of the Centers for Disease Control eviction moratorium as part of our blog series on the pandemic-related eviction restrictions in New Hampshire. Two days later, we wrote again to report that President Biden ordered the reinstatement of a federal ban on evictions for non-payment of rent in all counties in America “experiencing substantial or high levels of community transmission” of COVID-19.
August 4, 2021: The CDC Eviction Ban is Back for Tenants in Counties with “Substantial and High Levels of Community Transmission of COVID-19”
Aug 04, 2021
The CDC Eviction Ban is Back for Tenants in Counties with “Substantial and High Levels of Community Transmission of COVID-19” - But For Now That Limits the Ban To Only the Hillsborough, Rockingham, and Strafford Counties in New Hampshire - For the Rest of New Hampshire the CDC Ban Remains Expired.
Firm Victory: Court Dismisses Case Regarding Unpaid Overtime Wages
Aug 02, 2021
We are pleased to announce that the Firm obtained a significant victory for one of its bank clients against a former employee that claimed they were due unpaid overtime wages under both federal and state law.
August 2, 2021: An Important Update Regarding the Expiration of the CDC Eviction Moratorium
Aug 02, 2021
New Hampshire courts will now allow evictions against residential tenants to proceed, even against tenants formerly protected by COVID-19-related eviction moratoria.
VT & NH Litigation During COVID-19
Aug 27, 2020
Like most businesses relying on in-person interaction, the coronavirus has also disrupted both the state and federal court systems. In March, a series of orders closed the courts for most hearings and extended deadlines or statutes of limitations.
Best Lawyers 2021 Lawyer of the Year
Aug 21, 2020
We are pleased to announce that attorneys Gary M. Burt was recognized as the Best Lawyers 2021 "Lawyer of the Year" for his work in Insurance Law in Manchester, NH.
NH Suspends Eviction, Foreclosure & Utility Shut-Offs | What Business Owners Need To Know
Apr 06, 2020
The ongoing public health emergency caused by COVID-19 (coronavirus) has caused New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu to issue executive orders that significantly affect the rights of landlords, tenants, borrowers, lenders, and utility companies in New Hampshire.
6th Annual New Hampshire Salt Symposium
Sep 18, 2019
At the invitation of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Attorney John Prendergast was a second-year presenter at the Snow and Ice Management Association’s 6th Annual New Hampshire Salt Symposium.
5th Annual New Hampshire Salt Symposium
Sep 11, 2018
At the invitation of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, on September 11, 2018, John Prendergast was a presenter at the 2018 Snow and Ice Management Association’s 5th Annual New Hampshire Salt Symposium.
2018 Snow and Ice Management Association’s 5th Annual New Hampshire Salt Symposium
Sep 11, 2018
At the invitation of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, on September 11, 2018, John Prendergast was a presenter at the 2018 Snow and Ice Management Association’s 5th Annual New Hampshire Salt Symposium.