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OK at Work: Mandatory Arbitration Clauses
On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer discuss the use of arbitration clauses by employers. Recently, House Democrats proposed a bill to ban mandatory arbitration clauses in the employment context, arguing that the out-of-court proceeding negatively impacts workers because it keeps bad actors out of the spotlight and makes…
Philly, Montco, Delco Designated as Substantial Transmission Counties
As of August 5, 2021, the following counties are designated as having a Substantial COVID Transmission Rate: Philadelphia County Delaware County Montgomery County As explained in the previous blog, the CDC recommends that fully vaccinated individuals wear a mask indoors in areas that have a substantial or high transmission rate. Prudent employers should monitor the…
Read & Share: Companies Going Public in 2021: Visualizing IPO Valuations
Companies Going Public in 2021: Visualizing IPO Valuations The beginning of the year has been a productive one for global markets, and companies going public in 2021 have benefited. From much-hyped tech initial public offerings (IPOs) to food and healthcare services, many companies with already large followings have gone public this year. Some were supposed to…
The Weekly Scenario: Donor-Advised Funds
A donor-advised fund is like a charitable investment account, for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you wish to benefit. When you contribute cash, securities or other assets to a donor-advised fund at a public charity, you are generally eligible to take an immediate tax deduction. Then those funds can be invested for tax-free…
COVID-19 and Masks – Adapting New Guidance to the Workplace
In May 2021, I wrote about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s issued guidance on fully-vaccinated individuals no longer needing to wear masks (subject to certain exceptions). Most recently, on July 27, 2021, the CDC “reversed course” somewhat on this rule. Keep the following tips in mind when attempting to navigate the CDC’s most…
The Weekly Scenario: Considerations for Trustees and their Deceased Loved Ones
What should a Trustee consider doing for a recently deceased loved one? Here are some items a Trustee should consider. 1. If a residence is owned by the Trust and will be vacant for an extended period of time, consider the following: Changing the locks. Remove valuables from the residence, make a detailed inventory…
The Role of Law: Trademark Modernization Act: On Trending Issues
The Role of Law The Role of Law is a video blog in which host Matthew D. Asbell, Esq. and his guests serve as your business ally, taking a practical perspective and helping you navigate the questions and current issues in different and intersecting legal practice areas. Trademark Modernization Act: On Trending Issues…
OK at Work: The New CDC Guidance and How it Impacts the Workplace
The CDC has issued new guidance to maximize protection from the COVID-19 Delta variant, recommending that fully-vaccinated individuals should wear a mask indoors in public if they are in an area of substantial or high transmission. On this week’s episode of OK at Work, Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer discuss the impact that this new…
Update – Suspension of IRS Form 990 Schedule B Disclosure Rules by NYS AG following Americans for Prosperity v. Bonta
On July 29, 2021, the Office of the New York State (NYS) Attorney General (AG), Charities Bureau announced suspension of the IRS Form 990 Schedule B disclosure requirement by tax-exempt organizations as part of Form CHAR500 filing required under NYS charitable solicitation laws, Exec. L. Article 7-A (or “Announcement”). The Announcement follows the July 1,…
Read & Share: 12 Ways to Get Smarter in One Infographic
12 Ways to Get Smarter in One Infographic The level of a person’s raw intelligence, as measured by aptitude tests such as IQ scores, is generally stable for most people during the course of their adulthood. While it’s true that there are things you can do to fine tune your natural capabilities, such as…
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