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Lawmakers propose a commission to study creating a New Hampshire chancery/business court
Summary
Proponents told the Senate Judiciary committee HB1419 would create a commission to study whether a specialized business or chancery court could attract incorporations and commercial litigation to New Hampshire; supporters cited economic development and university assets while senators asked about overlap with existing Business & Economic Affairs work.
Sponsor testimony on HB1419 framed the bill as a study and planning effort, not an immediate restructuring of the judiciary. The sponsor said the measure seeks a commission to examine whether New Hampshire can better align courts, academic institutions (UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law), and legal talent to attract corporate filings and commercial litigation. "We are looking to understand ... whether our existing business law, court structure, legal talent and…
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