Both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate are working on a tax bill which, among other changes, aims to protect taxpayers from identity theft and the tax fraud that can follow. If the [...]
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) maintains Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms, including a notice of rights and responsibilities, a doctor’s certification, and a [...]
Recently the IRS Office of Chief Counsel advised that taxpayers with a record of prompt filing of returns and prompt payment of (or prompt arrangement to pay) their federal income taxes for at [...]
One issue that is overlooked by some employers is whether a company severance plan is subject to ERISA. Determination of whether a plan is subject to ERISA is necessary for avoiding costs of [...]
Many lower middle market business clients looking for financing options often hear their bankers and financial advisors refer to mezzanine capital, but few understand its true purpose and [...]
The attorney-client privilege protects from discovery or other disclosure confidential communications between an attorney and a client for the purposes of obtaining or providing legal assistance. [...]
On June 28, 2018, California passed the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018. This Act, effective January 1, 2020, will give California residents rights very similar to certain GDPR rights, [...]
Although often styled as non-binding, certain terms contained in a letter of intent (LOI) are intended to be legally binding. Problems can arise if the parties do not give proper focus to the [...]
On June 21, 2018, the United States Supreme Court decided in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. that South Dakota is permitted to collect sales tax from online retailers who sell in the state and have [...]
The Subtleties of Non-Disclosure Agreements: Who is Seeing Your Confidential Information?
In Corporate Issues PostedA well drafted non-disclosure agreement is crucial during a competitive bid process, during which the selling entity may share proprietary information with prospective purchasers, including [...]
