By Scott Merrill Resentment over inequities—especially for people of color—collides with a pandemic and economic insecurity leading to mob violence, and a clash of opinions surrounding theories of race. Some variation of that...
By Jacqueline Leary April 16, 2021 Has the COVID-19 pandemic finally highlighted an issue that has been adversely affecting women in the workplace for decades? The answer is yes, as you’ll see below. The vaccine rollout is in full force and the...
By Daniel E. Will Attorney Daniel Will My mother viewed comic books – similar to television – to be the source of mind rot. As a result, I had neither, until age 11 or maybe 12, when my older sister’s high school boyfriend began to feed me – on...
ACLU-NH argues that decision on California case centered on first amendment rights applies to HB 544 By Scott Merrill Legislation under debate in New Hampshire seeking to prevent discussion about systemic racism and sexism could be dead on...
By Ivy Attenborough Ivy Attenbourough, first year law student at UNH Law We all navigate the intensified political landscape in our families, workplaces, and classrooms. Most people choose to sidestep direct conversation about controversial...
Interview by Scott Merrill For over four years, former New Hampshire Chief Justice John Broderick has been speaking Former Chief Justice John Broderick publicly about mental illness, sharing his story and the work he does as Senior Director of...
Assistant Merrimack County Attorney Brendan Cahalin’s Struggle with Alcohol and Mental Health Challenges By Scott Merrill For Assistant Merrimack County Attorney, Brendan Cahalin, alcohol was a powerful and effective way of coping with life’s...
By Scott Merrill The New Hampshire Access to Justice Commission released its 2021 report on the civil legal needs Sarah Mattson Dustin, Executive Director of New Hampshire Legal AssistancePhoto Credit: Kate Brindley Photography of Granite Staters...
Editors note: An abridged version of this article ran in the January 2021 issue of Bar News. By Theodore Lothstein, with contributions by Kaylee Doty, Esq. It’s hard to write a “Year in Review” in any given year on a topic as sprawling and...
By Misty Griffith The practice of law is challenging, especially for new lawyers. When starting the legal journey as a new lawyer, it is beneficial to have a trusted advisor who can provide sound guidance and support. The new Mentor Advice...
January 6, 2021 By Scott Merrill A class-action lawsuit filed against the state of New Hampshire by advocates of children’s rights groups received a harsh reaction from Governor Sununu on Jan. 5. The suit, which cites structural deficiencies and...
Attorney Peter Nieves Helps Spearhead a Scholarship for UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law Students By Scott Merrill The comfort of knowing someone has your back during hard times is one of those intangible qualities that lawyers often provide...
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