New Hampshire’s recently adopted law on access to and administration of a deceased person’s “digital assets” provides some clarity on a complex issue. Terms of service agreements and privacy policies govern access to social media and email accounts, and most expire when a user dies and are not transferable. Surviving family members…
Often when people enter a law firm, it doesn’t matter if they are from Nashua, Amherst, Merrimack, etc., they are focused on getting a judgment against the person or entity that owes them money (the debtor). The client could initially walk in the door for a variety of reasons, such…
Welts, White & Fontaine, PC attorney Israel Piedra was recently chosen as one of the Nashua Telegraph’s “40 Under Forty” honorees. The Telegraph, in conjunction with Clark & Lavey Benefit Solutions, sponsored the event recognizing the Nashua area’s leaders and innovators in the business, health care, civic, education, and entrepreneurial…
...about the use of a prenuptial agreement to support her estate plan. The use of a prenuptial agreement (defined in New Hampshire as an agreement “wherein a man and a woman in contemplation of marriage may enter into an inter-spousal contract”) can be a polarizing topic with many people viewing…
If you were injured at a ski area or ski mountain in New Hampshire, you should immediately consult with an experienced New Hampshire attorney. Ski accident law is a niche practice area and your attorney should be intimately familiar with the unique challenges in these types of cases. Make sure…
The CDC estimates that 29 people in the United States die every day in a motor vehicle crash involving an alcohol-impaired driver. Sometimes the deceased party is an intoxicated driver himself. Sometimes the victim is an innocent passenger or unlucky driver. Always, it is a tragedy for the victim’s family.…
You may think that obtaining a civil judgment against someone means they will pay you. Respectfully, think again. The judgment only means they owe you the amount of the judgment. Then the hard work really begins: collecting. New Hampshire law allows thirty (30) days for a judgment debtor to pay…
Trampoline parks are one of the fastest-growing attractions in the entertainment world. According to industry sources , only three such facilities existed in 2009. Now, there are well over 1,000 worldwide. New Hampshire has several trampoline parks, including Launch Trampoline Park in Nashua , Altitude Trampoline Park in Pelham and Concord , Sky…
Happy New Year! Many new laws go into effect every year on January 1. This year is no exception and there are a few new developments that are worth highlighting. The new law gaining the most publicity in New Hampshire prohibits drivers from left lane highway travel where traffic is…
New Hampshire dentists (and other health care professionals) should tread carefully with their agreements with management and consulting vendors. A key issue in a health care transaction between licensed healthcare professionals and non-professionals providing comprehensive management services is whether the agreement will run afoul of state rules prohibiting the corporate…