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Read & Share: Sleepless in the USA
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantSleepless in the USA Lack of sleep has been tied to a myriad of health problems from increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and obesity to decreased immunity and fertility. This is in addition to the cognitive and emotional damage lack of sleep can…
The Weekly Scenario: 529-ABLE Programs
The 529-ABLE programs have been available nationwide for about 5 years now. With Maryland ABLE, you can contribute up to $15,000 per year (or more if the beneficiary is working) for a wide range of qualified disability expenses. The ABLE to Work Act allows beneficiaries who are employed to contribute an amount equal to…
How to Manage the Expense of a Family Law Case
It is a concern that every client has, but few are willing to discuss with their counsel. So, what are some tips to keeping your fees as low as possible? You can control some of the expenses, but not all of them. What you cannot control is the reasonableness of your spouse or the other…
OK at Work: Contract Negotiation
This week on OK at Work, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer discuss the ins and outs of contract negotiation and what to keep in mind when reviewing or proposing an agreement. While contracts are not always the most exciting part of a business deal, it is vital that the contract meets the parties’ needs and…
OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards Explained
On November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration issued the Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”) for the Vaccination/Testing Mandate that applies to most employers with 100 or more employees. This blog is a general overview of the requirements that are contained in the ETS. It is worth noting that over the weekend, the ETS…
How Long Will I Have to Pay Alimony?
When a couple gets divorced, one party may need to financially support the other party in some shape or form; this divorce-specific monetary support is referred to as alimony. When a client learns that they may be required to pay alimony, they understandably want to know how long they’ll have to make those payments. In…
Read & Share: From Amazon to Zoom: An Internet Minute In 2021
From Amazon to Zoom: An Internet Minute In 2021 In our everyday lives, not much may happen in a minute. But when gauging the depth of internet activity occurring all at once, it can be extraordinary. Today, around five billion internet users exist across the globe. This annual infographic from Domo captures just how much activity is…
The Weekly Scenario: Newest Tax Law Updates
My recollection is that Ben Franklin can be credited as saying, “nothing in this world is certain except death and taxes.” Perhaps more apt right now with all the pending tax legislation and the potential changes to the estate tax system is that nothing is certain about death and taxes! As tax advisors, we have been…
OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard: What is 100 Employees?
On November 5, 2021, OSHA issued the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that applies to certain employers with 100 or more employees (Covered Employers). The ETS requires Covered Employers to either (1) adopt a mandatory vaccination policy, or (2) adopt a policy where employees may elect to get vaccinated or elect to undergo regular COVID-19 testing…
ETS Legal Challenges, Requirements and Omissions
Ok, so now everyone’s heard that – as promised – OSHA’s new Emergency Temporary Standard has been issued and that, in general, employers with 100+ employees must require workers to vaccinate for COVID or be tested weekly starting January 4. (Incidentally, the guidance for contractors is now requiring vaccination by that date, as well.) Important…
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