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DHS Publishes Final STEM OPT Rule

March 18, 2016 - The Dept. of Homeland Security published the final STEP Optional Practical Training (OPT) regulation. The amended regulation, which provides for an extension of the OPT period by 24 months (a STEM OPT extension), will go into effect on May 10, 2016. For more information on STEM OPT and a summary of the final rule, visit […]

Canada Eases Path to Citizenship for International Students

March 9, 2016 - According to The PIE News, Canada’s newly elected liberal government has introduced changes to the country’s path to citizenship for international students. The legislation would reduce stay requirements and allow students to count 50 percent of their study time toward residency petitions. The changes are part of a larger effort from the liberal government to […]

Attorney Jim Laboe will address the annual safety luncheon of the Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire

January 22, 2016 - Attorney Jim Laboe will address the annual safety luncheon of the Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire on Thursday, Feb. 4 at the AGC of NH Office in Bow. He will be speaking about enforcement activities of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Laboe is one of the more respected OSHA attorneys in the […]

The Supreme Court of New Hampshire reappointed attorney Judith Fairclough to the Hearing Committee of the Attorney Discipline System.

December 3, 2015 - The Supreme Court of New Hampshire reappointed attorney Judith Fairclough to the Hearing Committee of the Attorney Discipline System. Fairclough’s new term on the 11-person committee begins January 1, 2016 and expires December 31, 2018. Fairclough is the chair of Orr & Reno’s Family Law Practice Group and was recently listed in The Best Lawyers […]

Orr & Reno Sponsors 11th Annual Women Building Community Luncheon

December 1, 2015 - Orr & Reno was a proud sponsor of the 11th annual Women Building Community Luncheon hosted by the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation. The event was held on Thursday, Nov. 19 in Manchester at the Center of New Hampshire at was one of the most successful programs in the luncheon’s history. Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, CEO and co-founder […]

Burger, Patch Named Lawyers of Year

November 10, 2015 - Peter F. Burger and Douglas L. Patch were named Lawyers of the Year for New Hampshire in their area of expertise by Woodward/White, the parent company ofThe Best Lawyers in America©. Burger earned his distinction in Corporate Law, while Patch was recognized in the practice area of Energy Law. Burger and Patch were among those honored Tuesday […]

Maureen D. Smith Publishes Article in NHBA Bar News

October 21, 2015 - Maureen Smith, an Orr & Reno shareholder who counsels clients on matters related to environmental and energy issues, published an article in the Oct. 21 edition of the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Bar News. “Building a 21st Century Power Grid: The Case for Burying High-Voltage Transmission Lines” examines the current debate over siting above-ground transmission […]

William L. Chapman Honored with Bill of Rights Awards

October 6, 2015 - Orr & Reno attorney William L. Chapman was recently honored by the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of New Hampshire with its Bill of Rights Award for his extraordinary efforts defending civil rights in New Hampshire. Chapman was honored during the 29thannual Bill of Rights Awards dinner on Sunday, October 4 at the Puritan Conference Center […]

Seven Orr & Reno Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America

September 23, 2015 - Seven Orr & Reno attorneys have been selected by their peers to be included in 2016 edition ofThe Best Lawyers in America. Peter F. Burger, William L. Chapman, Judith A. Fairclough, Susan S. Geiger, James E. Morris, Douglas L. Patch and George W. Roussos earned the distinction for a wide range of practice areas. Each […]

Orr & Reno Recognized for Arts Contributions

May 15, 2015 - Orr & Reno was recognized with a “Business in the Arts” award from the New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts at its 31st annual reception. Approximately 325 business and arts leaders attended the gala event in Manchester on May 11. NHPR host Brady Carlson served as master of ceremonies. The NHBCA commended Orr & […]

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