By Rennee R. Dehesa, Esq. For individuals behind on their bills struggling to make ends meet, it may seem that creditors know no bounds; they call at all hours of […]
Continue reading…Do I need to file a DBA for my small business?
By Roy Schneider Selecting a name for your business can be challenging. It must be unique, memorable and representative of your product or service. Depending on the name you ultimately […]
Continue reading…Estate Planning Don’ts
By Roy Schneider, Esq. Preparing for the future is an uncertain business, but there are steps you can take during your lifetime to simplify matters for your loved ones after […]
Continue reading…An Introduction to Benefit Corporations
By Roy Schneider, Esq. Most business owners in the United States have heard of C-Corporations and S- Corporations but over the past few years, a new corporate form has emerged […]
Continue reading…Opening a new restaurant? Some key legal considerations for restaurate
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). […]
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