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Hidden Loan Provisions
Even though you may be charged by the lender for it to prepare the documents for your loan and they are presented as the lender’s standard or customary documents, beware of the hidden provisions that always benefit the lender and never the borrower. Even if the lender...
Gift Tax Exclusion
On January 1, 2023, the federal gift tax exclusion increased dramatically by $860,000.00 or $1,720,000.00 for couples, for a total of $12.06 million. This could dramatically affect your giving, funding trusts and leaving inheritances to children and grandchildren....
Cyber Security for Your Business
Experts predict that the next wave of litigation against businesses may involve cybersecurity and the failure of businesses to implement pragmatic protections to avoid or minimize the theft or disclosure of private personal information (PPI) or confidential customer...
February Business Bytes
This month’s Business Bytes highlights insurance coverage, website terms and financial exploitation foiled by estate plans. Don’t Underestimate Insurance Coverage. We advise our clients to always file a written claim with any carrier when an issue arises, as...
Weed in the Workplace
The increasing number of states legalizing marijuana and its continued illegal treatment by the federal government, even in a reduced enforcement environment, poses a workplace issue for your business. While working under the influence need not be tolerated, policies...
Selling a Small Business
Selling a closely held small business or your interest in one is a challenge, requiring a different mind-set and skill set from operating the business. Identifying and approaching the most likely potential purchasers can be risky but also beneficial. Some potential...
January Business Bytes
Our January Business Bytes highlights american as antitrust, firearm regulation and snap chat class action lawsuit. As American as Antitrust. Major League Baseball’s statutory exemption from antitrust laws is again under attack, as it monopolizes professional...
Independent Contractors/Salespersons
With the expanding gig economy, increased use of independent contractors and enhanced enforcement of employment laws, businesses should be aware of the many laws and regulations that impact these relationships in order to avoid problems, including suits,...
Personal Data Dangers
Business journals and publications are replete with stories about businesses that collect, use, store or sell private information of employees, customers, consumers or third parties, and their paying substantial and possibly business threatening damages as a result....
December Business Bytes
Our December Business Bytes highlights your A.I phone system, virutal workplace accessibility and declaring and updating your insurance values. Your A.I Phone System Can Get You Sued. The collection, storage, use, transfer and destruction of biometric information is...
