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COVID-19: Executive Order 107 & Multi-Family Property Staffing

Executive Order 107 imposes uniform restrictions on certain activities in New Jersey. Many media outlets covered the generic requirements of this Order. This post focuses on the effective of Executive 107 on the multi-family property industry. As a general matter, EO107 requires that all New Jersey employees remain home or at their “place of residence”…

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How to Stop Unsolicited Marketing Calls and Make Money in the Process | Part Five

A Guide to Starting a Self-Represented Lawsuit in New York Commencing the Lawsuit   Step 7. …and start a lawsuit. Once the deadline set in your demand letter has passed, it is time to file your lawsuit. To do so, you need to draft a complaint, i.e. a document that outlines the facts, your causes…

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IRS Announces Relief For Income Tax Payments And Tax Returns Due On April 15

The US Department of Treasury issued guidance on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 to provide relief to some taxpayers (but not all) who have a federal income tax payment due on April 15, 2020. The relief announced on March 18th allows any person (including corporations) that has a federal income tax payment due April 15, 2020…

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Coronavirus and Community Associations

and Ben Karb

Understandably, Offit Kurman attorneys have been getting a lot of inquiries from our community association clients and management companies on what to do about the Covid-19 virus, how they should respond and communicate to homeowners.  CAI (the Community Association Institute) has published some guidance on its website, along with a sample letter that can be adapted for use to your community associations.

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The Weekly Scenario: Replaced Lifetime Stretched IRA

Question: Does the lifetime stretch IRA which is now replaced with a 10-year rule under the SECURE Act for the vast majority of beneficiaries apply to Roth IRAs?

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Special Coronavirus Briefing for All Employers [Webinar]

LIVE WEBINAR HELD March 19th, 20201:30 – 2:30 p.m. The Coronavirus Crisis is presenting a host of new challenges for employers across all industries. During this Special Briefing we will discuss existing and expected challenges you can expect to face in the weeks to come: Understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Privacy vs. Protecting the…

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COVID-19 and the Workplace: A Legal Primer

As we all address the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts, lawyers hear questions time and again about how to treat sick employees and sick leave. Most employers today have sick leave policies because of legal requirements imposed by federal, state, or local law. And, most employers know to try to reasonably accommodate employees who…

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Friday Factoid Quiz: National Puppy Day

March 23 is National Puppy Day!!! To mark the occasion, test your knowledge of these intellectual property-related facts and figures relating to puppies and dogs:

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With “Technical Corrections” Made, the Coronavirus Bill Makes its Way to the Senate

After the House of Representatives voted on and passed the initial version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on March 14, the House issued a revised bill on March 16 to make “technical corrections” and address concerns relating to the Bill’s impact on small businesses.  With respect to employer requirements under the revised legislation,…

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Coronavirus: Tips for Remote Workplaces

The Coronavirus has flipped the “usual” course of business for most organizations. For some – this, unfortunately, means completely shutting down without the prospect of an alternative…

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