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Automatic Extensions for EADs Eliminated for Most Noncitizens

November 24, 2025 - The new rule from DHS affects major immigrant categories and will have compliance and operational consequences for employers At the end of October, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), working through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), announced an interim final rule (the rule) eliminating the automatic extensions of certain employment authorization documents (EADs) […]

Major Changes to the H-1B Visa Process Could Be on the Horizon

November 4, 2025 - Any business with a global recruitment strategy would be affected In late September, the Trump Administration proposed some major changes to the selection process for H-1B visas. Rather than the current randomized lottery, the Trump Administration wants to base allocation on the skill level required and wages offered. In concert with that announcement, the Administration […]

Orr & Reno Welcomes Rachel S. Bier to Litigation Department

October 27, 2025 - Orr & Reno is pleased to announce that Rachel S. Bier has joined the firm as an Associate in the Litigation department. Rachel practices in civil litigation, with a focus on Commercial and Business Disputes, and Intellectual Property litigation. Before joining Orr & Reno, she was a litigator in the Boston office of an international law firm, […]

RSA 461-A:4-a: The Family Access Motion A New Tool for the Enforcement of Parenting Plans in New Hampshire

September 25, 2025 - Beginning January 1,2025, several legislative changes to RSA 461-A, governing parental rights and responsibilities, took effect. Among these changes includes the creation of the Family Access motion, a tool that parents may use in certain circumstances to enforce a court-approved parenting plan on an expedited basis. What is a Parenting Plan? A parenting plan is […]

Orr & Reno P.A. Announces the Return of James Bassett

September 8, 2025 - Concord, NH: Orr & Reno P.A. is pleased to announce the return of James (Jim) Bassett to the firm, after serving for 13 years as the 107th Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court. “Jim brings an exceptional level of expertise to his role at Orr & Reno,” said Peter Burger, President of the firm. “His […]

Orr & Reno Welcomes New Attorney Enya McGarry

July 14, 2025 - Orr & Reno is pleased to welcome Enya McGarry as the newest member of our legal team. Enya joins the firm’s corporate law department, where she assists clients on a range of legal matters including mergers and acquisitions, search fund transactions, employment agreements, and immigration compliance. Enya is a graduate of the University of New […]

Nicole A. Forbes to Speak at 2025 NHWBA Leadership Summit

June 23, 2025 - Orr & Reno is proud to announce that Shareholder Nicole A. Forbes will serve as a featured panelist at the 2025 New Hampshire Women’s Bar Association Leadership Summit, taking place on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Saint Anselm College’s New Hampshire Institute of Politics. Nicole will participate in the breakout session titled “Elevate Your Personal […]

High-Net-Worth Divorces Require Extra Attention for Efficient and Effective Resolutions

June 20, 2025 - A divorce can become extremely complex (and sometimes more contentious) when significant assets are involved. Without skilled guidance, the process can quickly become a lengthy, public, and litigated muddle that diminishes the outcome—both emotionally and financially—for both parties. Similarly, competent counsel can ensure the client properly understands the complexities and nuances involved in high-net-worth divorces […]

Derek Lick Named President of the New Hampshire Bar Association

June 18, 2025 - Orr & Reno is proud to announce that Director Derek Lick has been named the new President of the New Hampshire Bar Association (NHBA). Derek was officially sworn in during the NHBA’s 2025 Annual Meeting, where members celebrated outgoing president Kate Mahan and honored several distinguished leaders in New Hampshire’s legal community. A seasoned litigator […]

Orr & Reno Recognized in 2025 Chambers USA Guide

June 11, 2025 - Orr & Reno is pleased to be included in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA, a trusted guide to the top law firms and attorneys across the United States. The firm was ranked for excellence in Corporate/Commercial Law in New Hampshire, reflecting our longstanding commitment to delivering strategic legal solutions with integrity and insight. In […]

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