Blog Posts
ABA Day 2018: Recap
Apr 23, 2018
This month, Attorney Jon Ross led a New Hampshire Bar Association delegation as part of ABA Day 2018. Each year, the American Bar Association invites bar leaders from all states to come and meet with their congressional delegations to advocate for ABA legislative priorities. Jon has served on the ABA Day Planning Committee for the last 3-4 years and has been attending for NH for nearly 20 years.
Civility as a Negotiation Strategy
Apr 17, 2018
While many aspects of negotiation are difficult, the seemingly easiest is just working well with others -- being polite, acknowledging opposing viewpoints, showing respect and paying attention. These, and other active listening skills, should be a given in any negotiation, setting the stage for effective communication, information sharing and working together toward a resolution.
Attorney Gary M. Burt Named New Managing Shareholder
Mar 16, 2018
Attorney Gary M. Burt looks to bring his extensive experience serving individuals and businesses throughout the country to his new role as managing shareholder. Gary joined the firm in 2012 after spending 24 years at Wiggin & Nourie PA. He is known as one of New Hampshire’s most experienced civil trial attorneys, and to date has brought more than two hundred jury trials to conclusion.
New Hampshire Net Metering Update
Feb 14, 2018
In its 2016 session, the New Hampshire General Court passed HB 1116. Among other things, including temporarily increasing the cap on net metering, this law required that the Public Utility Commission open a docket to explore “new alternative tariffs” to replace the existing net metering program. The PUC opened Docket No. DE 15-576, which brought together a broad spectrum of stakeholders. After over a year of technical sessions and evidentiary hearings, the PUC issued Order No. 26,029. This blog post provides a brief overview of that order.
2018 New Hampshire Energy Legislative Updates
Jan 10, 2018
The 2018 New Hampshire Legislature has introduced or amended a number of energy bills. Outlined below are updates regarding smart grid, renewable portfolio Standard, public utility commission, rate design, net-metering, energy efficiency, utilities, electric vehicles, renewable energy development, Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), energy infrastructure, and other bills that may impact you and your business.
2018 Vermont Energy Legislative Updates
Jan 10, 2018
New Year, new energy bills to review. On January 3rd, the legislature returned for the 2018 session, presenting several new energy bills that may impact you and your business.
Attorney Alexandra Clauss’ Comments on Senate and House Sexual Harassment Policies
Dec 21, 2017
This week, Vermont legislators have pledged to revisit the sexual harassment policies after a confidential memo revealed that the current policy might be inadequate. Local Vermont television station, WCAX called upon Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer Attorney Alexandra Clauss for her thoughts on the current policies.
Paul Phillips Named to the New Hampshire Advisory Council on Diversity & Inclusion
Dec 20, 2017
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu announced the formation of the Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion as part of a larger initiative to strengthen the State’s commitment to enforcing civil rights laws. Gov. Sununu appointed attorney Paul Phillips of Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC to serve on the council. Phillips serves as Chair of the New Hampshire Human Rights Commission. The advisory council will lead listening sessions around the state and present recommendations on how New Hampshire can improve on issues regarding race, gender, age, and disability.
Sexual Harassment Dos and Don'ts
Nov 02, 2017
Employment law attorney, Alexandra Clauss, was recently published in Vermont Business Magazine. Her article, 'Dos and Don’ts' in response to workplace sexual harassment claims, defines sexual harassment and provides helpful tips for handling claims in the workplace.
LIFT Launch
Oct 27, 2017
Shareholders Alexandra Clauss and Shireen Hart are excited to announce a philanthropic group that they are launching for the Greater Burlington community: LIFT Giving Circle. LIFT stands for Locally Impacting…