January 12, 2023 (Concord, NH)– For the second year, Milford High School students took first place at the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution State Finals on January 6, 2023, at the City Wide Community Center (Concord, NH). Students from Hollis-Brookline High School, John Stark Regional High School (Weare, NH), and Milford High … Read more
December 28, 2022 (Concord, NH)– New Hampshire high school students showcased their in-depth understanding of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights when they debated in the form of “Mock Congressional Hearings” on Friday, December 2, 2022. In one of the premier civics events in New Hampshire, students from Hollis-Brookline, John Stark Regional, … Read more
By Michael J. Lambert Imagine preparing a case for trial, but instead of preparing your witnesses for direct examination for your case-in-chief, you instead prepare and submit affidavits with their testimony. Your witnesses still must be in the courtroom for cross examination and re-direct, but the direct testimony is by affidavit only. Trial courts in … Read more
NHBA Sends 93-Year-Old Lawyer to UNH Law By Tom Jarvis NHBA Staff When prominent New Hampshire lawyer, Jack Middleton, celebrated his 93rd birthday in January of this year, he had no idea he would be going back to law school in November. Aiming to uncover the differences in modern-day law school and see how they … Read more
By Molly Andrews NHBA Staff When thinking about starting a career in the legal profession, one of the first steps is attending law school. To do so, one must complete the daunting Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). Potential candidates spend months studying the exam in hopes of scoring high so they can be admitted to … Read more
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The City-Wide Community Center in Concord came alive with Constitutional debate in the form of “Mock Congressional Hearings” Friday, December 2, 2022, as “Hollis-Brookline, John Stark Regional and Milford High Schools displayed their knowledge of the Constitution and Bill of Rights before members of the Bench and Bar acting as judges in the first of … Read more
By Tom Jarvis Short-term rentals, aka vacation rentals, have been around in New Hampshire for decades, particularly in our Lakes Region. In the days of yore, before the internet, renters relied upon word of mouth. In 1995, when the web became a household commodity, a company called Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO) launched an online … Read more
By Molly Andrews Looking back, can you remember why you chose to fulfill a career in the legal field? What inspired you to go to law school? These are the questions that students are asking themselves early on in their undergraduate careers as they begin to navigate what classes they are passionate about. After speaking … Read more
By Jacqueline Leary We live in a world that is captivated by technology. It is common for people to video tape accidents as well as normal daily activities. It is not surprising that exhibits at a final divorce hearing include Instagram, Facebook, and other social media messages between the parties, their children, and other individuals. … Read more