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How do Shared Equity Agreements Work?
As discussed in the last edition of This Week in Real Estate, many homeowners are interested in shared equity agreements. Let’s discuss how those agreements work. Here are a few examples of shared equity agreements in action. Scenario 1: Securing a down payment Harry Homeowner wants to buy a home that costs $250,000. To avoid…
CDC Speaks Again: How Does it Affect Employees?
New COVID guidance from the CDC throws some of what we’ve learned about safe returns to work and prevention out the window. The CDC’s recommendation is now that anyone exposed to COVID is safe to be around others by wearing a well-fitted and high-quality mask for ten days. I’d suggest that the “well-fitting and high-quality…
Corporate Subchapter V Debtors Beware: Creditors May Object to Dischargeability of Fraud and Other Claims, at Least in Some Jurisdictions
On June 7, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (“4th Circuit”) held that the discharge exceptions in Subchapter V of Chapter 11 (enacted as part of the Small Business Reorganization Act (“SBRA”)) apply to both individual debtors and corporate debtors. Cantwell-Cleary Co., Inc. v. Cleary Packaging, LLC (In re Cleary Packaging,…
How to Help a Friend Going through a Divorce: 5 Tips for BFFs
Divorcing one’s spouse, especially after long or toxic marriage, is one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through. For a best friend, it can be hard to know what to do or say to help a friend who is going through a tough divorce. You may feel like you’re walking on eggshells…
OK at Work: The Buying and Selling of Your Business
This week on OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the need for business owners to make sure that they focus on the details of transactional documents when engaged in either a purchase or a sale. We often see business owners rush to close a deal and, in doing so, risk losing ground…
Read Delete: Ranked – America’s Best States to Do Business In
Ranked: America’s Best States to Do Business In The United States often ranks as one of the best countries to start a business in, but the ease with which one can do business varies state by state. There are many considerations that factor into starting a business, like the available workforce, the condition of local infrastructure,…
Mental Health Myths in Child Custody Cases: Debunked!
Mental health is often a topic that is misunderstood, and this is especially true in child custody cases. Many myths about mental health circulate among the general public, and these myths can sometimes have a negative impact on child custody cases. In this article, we will debunk some of the most common mental health myths…
Executive Playbook: Buy/Sell Agreements
On this month’s episode of the Executive Playbook, Mike Cammarata and Russell Berger apply their knowledge as professional advisors and managers to advocate for the use of Buy/Sell Agreements between owners of a business. Mike and Russell discuss the need for a transition plan to ensure the ongoing viability of the business as well as…
Take Notice: Required Postings
Recently, I was struck yet again by the huge number of laws requiring employers to provide notice to their employees of employment-related laws. Often laws require employers to provide notices over and over, too. For instance, Washington DC has a new law banning almost all non-compete provisions (which takes effect October 1). Not only do…
Separation? Where Do I Start?
If you are contemplating a separation, or if you believe that your spouse is, where do you begin? Collect and preserve financial information. This will include tax returns and information regarding income and expenses, such as check registers, checking account statements and credit card statements. You will also want information regarding assets and liabilities….
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