Choosing a Business Entity—Part Two
By Lindsay A. Getman, Summer Associate In part one of this series, we provided information on the benefits and disadvantages of sole proprietorships and partnerships as business entities. Part two of this series will discuss corporations and limited liability companies, two additional entity types that a business owner in New York may choose. These types […]
Estate Planning for Your Guns
The death of a loved one is a very difficult time; the grieving process is different for each person and can extend over years. One of the hardest things to be faced is the distribution of a loved one’s tangible personal property (aka “things”). As a gun owner, this process at your death can be […]
Two Important Items from OSHA
OSHA has recently come out with a new interpretation that can impact many Central New York businesses and also a new inspection program for dairy farmers: AVOIDING A UNION AFFILIATED WORKER ADVOCATE All employers should have a plan in place to manage an OSHA inspection. That process starts with developing a sound internal health and […]
APPLYING FOR/REFINANCING A MORTGAGE? Be prepared. The approval process continues to evolve….
It is that time of the year here in Central New York where home buying activity typically picks up. Whether you are interested in getting a mortgage to purchase a new house or in refinancing an existing mortgage take a deep breath – the mortgage approval process continues to evolve and appears to be getting […]
New York Simplifies Adult Guardianship Proceedings
By T. Joseph Murphy, Jr., Summer Associate Hopefully you will never have to learn about the guardianship process, as you and your loved ones have powers of attorney, health care proxies, and other documents that protect against future disabilities. However, should you already have an adult guardianship or need to consider one, the process has […]
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Choosing a Business Entity
By Lindsay A. Getman, Summer Associate When forming a new business and deciding on the entity type for your business, there are a number of factors to consider. This two-part series will provide information on the benefits and hurdles of the four main types of business entities that New York State business owners might choose. […]
The Office of Special Counsel for Immigration – Related Unfair Employment Practices issues guidance on employment of F-1 student visa holders.
On April 30, 2014, the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration – Related Unfair Employment Practices (“OSC”) issued a technical assistance letter in response to an inquiry regarding employment of F-1 student visa holders. Specifically, the question was whether or not an employer could decline to consider a job applicant who was in F-1 student […]
Five Signs that Your Company is Doomed
We have seen a lot of companies go into bankruptcy over the years, and there are some common issues with most of them. These are issues that may not necessarily show up on the balance sheet, but in my experience they are sure signs that trouble is ahead. If some of the signs on this […]
Update the FMLA Certification to Include GINA Language
Are you a business owner? A human resources manager? If you answer yes to either of these questions, you need to be updated on this following FMLA issue: Update the FMLA Certification to include GINA language. The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) requires all public employers and private employers with 50 or more employees […]
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New York’s Recent Estate Tax Law Changes – What is Estate Tax Anyway?
You may have heard that New Yorkers may be subject to an estate tax depending on the value of their estate when they die. You may also have heard some buzz about recent changes to New York’s estate tax law that sounds favorable to New Yorkers…favorable meaning less tax owed. What is an estate tax? […]
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