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ABA Day 2018: Recap

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

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.
New Hampshire Net Metering Update

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

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

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.
Sexual Harassment Dos and Don'ts

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.
Best Practices For Protecting Your Information From The Equifax Hack

Best Practices For Protecting Your Information From The Equifax Hack

Sep 13, 2017
Manchester Attorney Chris Bond from Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC reviews the Equifax hack and what that means to consumers. Bond explains what consumers should expects and what they should and should not do regarding the hack.
The Avrahamis Lose in Tax Court

The Avrahamis Lose in Tax Court

Sep 06, 2017
n August 21, 2017, the U.S. Tax Court decided against an 831(b) captive and its owners in a consolidated opinion on two eagerly anticipated cases, Avrahami v. Commissioner and Feedback Insurance Company, Ltd. v. Commissioner (Docket Nos 17594-13, 18274-13). 149 T.C. No. 7. The decision is significant in that it represents the first time any court has decided a case involving a captive that has made an election under section 831(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Our Team Gathers To View Historical Solar Eclipse

Our Team Gathers To View Historical Solar Eclipse

Aug 22, 2017
On Monday, the United Stated experience it's first solar eclipse to stretch across the country since 1918. Team members from across all our offices gathered to view this historical event!
21 Attorneys Named to 2018 Best Lawyers® list

21 Attorneys Named to 2018 Best Lawyers® list

Aug 15, 2017
Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC is pleased to announce that 21 lawyers have been included in the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.