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New Hampshire governor signs controversial bail reform bill into law

JURIST

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 592 on Tuesday “to end the failed reform social experiment in New Hampshire.” Per 8 of the legislation, the new bail law will become effective 180 days after its signing i.e. September 21.

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New Hampshire Supreme Court approves new redistricting plan

JURIST

The New Hampshire Supreme Court Tuesday approved a plan to redraw New Hampshire’s congressional districts. Theresa Norelli, the former House Speaker for New Hampshire, brought a lawsuit alleging that the current congressional map violates the New Hampshire Constitution.

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ACLU seeks to block New Hampshire voter identification law

JURIST

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Hampshire filed a complaint for injunctive and declaratory relief in the US District Court for the District of New Hampshire on Monday challenging the state’s new voter identification law. The legal action targets legislation requiring proof of U.S.

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New Hampshire Bar Association endorses ALPS Insurance

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We are thrilled to announce that as of December 1 st , 2023, The New Hampshire Bar Association (NHBA) has named ALPS Insurance as an endorsed provider of legal malpractice insurance for its members. When asked why the NHBA chose ALPS as their partner, Executive Director George Moore pointed to the company’s “.proactive

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Fighting sanctions, county attorney cites ‘crushing’ caseloads, fed-up prosecutors and backlog of 1,000 cases

ABA Journal

Hillsborough, New Hampshire, County Attorney John Coughlin told a judge Tuesday that prosecutors are overwhelmed with “crushing” caseloads of 150 cases per piece and a…

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Attorney Morneau Awarded Lawyer of the Year

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Attorney Morneau Awarded Lawyer of the Year. R ecognized for Family Law by Best Lawyers since 2020, Attorney Katherine J. About Attorney Morneau. I have a strong reputation of giving back to the New Hampshire community that I grew up in and support my team to do the same. Share This Story! Contact Morneau Law.

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What New Hampshire Police Brutality Lawyers Can Do for You

LegalReader

New Hampshire residents, especially those belonging to racial minorities, are still at the mercy of often biased police officers. .

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