When the State of Massachusetts attempted to collect sales and use tax from a NH retailer for purchases within NH, the Governor and Legislature acted quickly to put a stop to it. In response to this claim by Mass. against Town Faire Tire, NH enacted SB-5 prohibiting retailers from disclosing private customer information to foreign…
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NH Small Claims Jurisdiction Increased to $7,500; A quick, low cost alternative to collect business debts.
New Hampshire HB-281 increases the maximum amount of damages that may be claimed in Small Claims Court to $7,500. Originally established as a simple, speedy and informal process for lay people to resolve small disputes, the Small Claims procedure can be a useful tool for businesses to efficiently collect smaller business debts. Businesses often have…
Business and Commercial Dispute Docket Established in NH Superior Court
New Hampshire has now followed other states in the creation of its first ever specialized “Business Court.” Enacted in 2008, SB-378 creates a separate Business and Commercial Dispute Docket within the Superior Court. The aim of the new Business Docket is to alleviate overcrowded court systems by providing more efficient and specialized procedures for complex…
New Laws Affecting NH Business Owners
UPDATE – On Tuesday, November 3rd, I will be giving a condensed version of my presentation about recent legislation affecting NH businesses. So if you missed the original presentation, you have one more chance to learn how these new laws may affect your business. Here are the details: Program: Upcoming Legislation Affecting NH Businesses Date:…