By Ted J. Schneider, Esq. Each year, approximately 30,000 new restaurants are opened in the United States. Most restaurateurs understand the great risk that comes with these ventures; in fact, […]
Continue reading…Paying for Your Grandchildren’s Education
By Roy Schneider, Esq. The bond between a grandparent and grandchild is a very special one based on respect, trust and unbounding love. When preparing one’s estate plan, it’s not […]
Continue reading…Reaffirmation Agreements: Negotiate a Better Deal and Rebuild Your Credit after Bankruptcy
By Rennee R. Dehesa, Esq. Choosing whether to enter into a reaffirmation agreement with your secured creditors is one of the most important decisions you will make during the course […]
Continue reading…Terminating a Franchise Agreement
By Roy Schneider, Esq. Buying a franchise can be a great opportunity for an entrepreneur to start a business using a successful operational structure of a proven model. Despite all […]
Continue reading…Financial Records and Your Business
By Roy Schneider, Esq. In starting a business, entrepreneurs are inundated with paperwork, legal requirements and numerous planning meetings. While most of these activities seem burdensome, many business owners cite […]
Continue reading…U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies That Severance Pay is Taxable— in Most Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court, in an 8-0 decision, recently ruled that severance payments made to employees who are involuntarily terminated are taxable wages under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA). […]
Continue reading…Rennee R. Dehesa Selected as a Top Women in Business by the Pacific Coast Business Times
Schneiders & Associates, L.L.P. is proud to announce that associate Rennee R. Dehesa has been selected as one of the Top 50 Women in Business by the Pacific Coast Business […]
Continue reading…Ted J. Schneider, Esq. Elected to the Economic Development Corporation of Oxnard Board of Directors
Schneiders & Associates, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that the Economic Development Corporation of Oxnard (EDCO) has elected Ted J. Schneider, Esq. to serve on its board of directors. EDCO […]
Continue reading…Choosing a Litigation Attorney
By Kathi J. Smith, Esq. If circumstances have required you to get involved in litigation, you may find the process of selecting an attorney to be overwhelming. There are, however, […]
Continue reading…What Does the Term “Funding the Trust” Mean in Estate Planning?
by Roy Schneider, Esq. I am about to start the estate planning process and have heard the term “funding the trust” thrown around a great deal. What does this mean? […]
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