Tax Update

You may have noticed a little extra in your paycheck lately. Smile! The America Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”) adjusted the amount of wage withholding so that workers would generally receive more money in their paychecks each week… Read More
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Cobra Health Insurance Continuation Premium Subsidy

Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, if an employee was involuntarily terminated, and otherwise eligible for COBRA benefits, during the period of 9/1/2008 – 12/31/2009, that person is eligible for a reduction in the cost of… Read More
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Gambling and the Law

MARCH MADNESS OFFICE POOLSThere is no doubt many of you reading this article will fill out brackets for this year’s NCAA Tournament. March Madness and the Super Bowl are two of the country’s biggest gambling events, and not just for avid sports f… Read More
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Not all “Free” Credit Reports are Free

Checking your credit report at least annually is a good idea to ensure your credit history has been accurately reported. A regular credit check-up will allow you time to correct any errors that may be on the report before your credit is checked for a… Read More
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Wrongful Termination Lawsuits on the Rise

As the economy continues to head south, wrongful termination lawsuits are on the rise, according to a recent article in Newsday. Labor and employment lawyers expect these suits to increase dramatically in the coming months as employers continue to la… Read More
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Spend Those Gift Cards - A Retail Bankruptcy May Leave You Empty-Handed

Did you receive a handful of gift cards in your stocking this year? If you did, you are certainly not alone. The prevalence of gift cards has grown tremendously since 2001. In fact, according to the TowerGroup, a research and advisory firm, gift card… Read More
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Identifying Your Intellectual Property

Most people are familiar with the ® and TM symbols. However, many people do not understand precisely what they mean. The ® symbol means that the trademark is federally registered. You cannot use this symbol unless your trademark is federally regist… Read More
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