Working Together to Keep Bicyclists Safe on Our Roads
Biking experienced a rise in popularity last year: According to NPD, bicycle sales from April to July 2020 were up 81% compared to the year before. Although we can’t know whether all these bikes will be used or doomed to storage as the world tries to reach a post-pandemic normal, we should expect more bicyclists on the […]
Distracted Driving Awareness Month: How to Avoid Distracted Driving
Every April is recognized as Distracted Driving Awareness Month to educate the public about the persistent problem of distracted driving. At Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., we are doing our part to raise awareness by sharing our distracted driving prevention tips: Below are our 5 tips to keep everyone on the road safe and out of […]
What to Do if You’re under Federal Investigation in New Hampshire & Maine
In this day of complex federal and state financial regulations, mistakes and misunderstandings occur, and good people can find themselves under investigation. The first indication of an investigation is often an unannounced visit from a state investigator or federal agent. Suddenly learning that you’re under investigation is terrifying and leads to the question, “What should […]
Risperdal: How a Behavioral Drug Causes Hormonal Anomalies
Risperdal®, or risperidone, is an antipsychotic drug developed in the 90s. It was initially formulated to treat adults with schizophrenia but was soon found to be an effective treatment for bipolar disorders and autism. Now, Risperdal is widely used to treat children with behavioral issues. While the drug often solves unsettling patterns like aggression, irritability, and […]
First Responders: PTSD Is Work-Related
According to an article published by our attorney Jared P. O’Connor in the most recent edition of New Hampshire Bar News, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in first responders will now be automatically presumed as work-related. This new legal presumption was created by Senate Bill 59 (SB59) and signed into law by Governor Sununu on July 17, 2019. While the […]
Attorney James J. Armillay Joins Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.
We are proud to welcome James J. Armillay Jr. as a member of the Civil Litigation Practice Group. “James brings a true passion and dedication that will make him a valuable member of our Civil Litigation Practice Group,” says William Christie, Shareholder/Director and Chair of the Litigation Practice Group for Shaheen and Gordon, P.A. James […]
$289 Million for Exposure to Monsanto’s RoundUp Weed Killer
On August 10, 2018, a jury in San Francisco, California awarded $289 million in damages to a former school groundskeeper whose terminal cancer was caused by exposure to RoundUp, the weed killer produced by Monsanto. (The verdict form, as well as other trial documents may be found here. A video of the jury’s verdict can be […]
Strafford Man Found Not Guilty of Attempted Murder
A jury found a Strafford man not guilty of attempted murder and three other felony first-degree assault charges after a lengthy trial. The charges against Kevin Hinrichsen, 51, stemmed from a confrontation with his daughter’s ex-boyfriend. Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.’s Timothy Harrington successfully convinced the jury Hinrichsen was acting in self-defense against the alleged victim, who had […]
