Commercial Litigation and Employment Lawyers
We provide experienced counseling and advocacy in complex commercial disputes, civil rights and discrimination matters, and employment law. We practice in state and federal courts as well as in government commissions and agencies across New England and throughout the country. We work closely with clients to identify legal issues that might arise and effectively manage the impact such issues may have on their business.
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VAC Again Serves as Contributing Editors for Practical Law Series on the New Hampshire Law of Trade Secrets
Apr 28, 2023
We are happy to post our continuing publication through Thompson Rheuters on Trade Secret Law in New Hampshire, updated again just recently and available on Westlaw through its Practical Law series. Practical Law provides detailed resources on all areas of the law in every state, making it an excellent starting point for research both in ... Read more
VAC Serves as the Contributing Editors for Westlaw’s Practical Law Series on the New Hampshire Law of Trade Secrets
Apr 20, 2022
We are happy to post our continuing publication through Thompson Rheuters on Trade Secret Law in New Hampshire, available on Westlaw through its Practical Law series. Practical Law provides detailed resources on all areas of the law in every state, making it an excellent starting point for research both in your own jurisdiction and in ... Read more
VAC to Sponsor and Exhibit at NEIRA
Oct 25, 2021
VAC will serve as a sponsor of the upcoming New England Inn & Resorts Association’s annual conference November 3-5, 2021 at the Chatham Bars Inn. VAC will be an exhibitor at the event, as well. “NEIRA’s Annual Conference offers the Association’s membership a chance to learn about emerging trends from industry experts, an opportunity to ... Read more
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USSC To Hear Case to Heighten the Standard for Employers to Grant Religious Accommodations
May 1, 2023
On April 18, 2023, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral argument on Groff v. DeJoy, a case that concerns whether an employer must accommodate its employee’s request not to work on Sunday because of his religious beliefs. For more than 50 years, Federal courts have held that employers need not accommodate the religious ... Read more
USSC Says Even High Wage Earners Are Entitled to Overtime if Paid on a Daily Rate Basis
Apr 27, 2023
On February 22, 2023, in a 6-3 decision, the United States Supreme Court held that in order to be exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), an employee must be paid on a salaried basis, no matter the income level of the employee. In essence the Court ruled that even highly paid ... Read more
Federal Prohibition of NDAs in Sexual Assault and Harassment Cases Becomes Law
Mar 1, 2023
On December 9, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Speak Out Act. Briefly, this law makes unenforceable any non-disclosure and/or non-disparagement clauses parties might agree to before a dispute for sexual assault or sexual harassment arises. Explaining the need for the law, the Act notes that 81% of women, and 43% of men have ... Read more
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