Starting a new life often means making changes to important planning documents. What made sense for a couple fully invested in a marriage may not make sense during the divorcing process, or after the divorce is finalized. In litigated matters, Restraining Orders may prevent some changes during the process, but others are allowed. After divorce, you are Read More »
Recently I picked up on a story about bicyclist who recently won a negligence suit against a runner for injuries sustained in a collision between them. The accident occurred three years ago in Virginia. A jury awarded the bicyclist $300,000 in damages plus $55,000 of interest after determining that the runner was at fault. The Read More »
Prologue: Those who follow my articles regularly will note that this article is not the promised story about the best advice that I ever gave. Sorry. I will get back to that story later. Promise. This article does relate to advice in a way - just not mine. This article is really about choices, consequences Read More »
The drone industry has proliferated recently and is expected to see continued exponential growth in the next several years. Experts estimate that close to 1 million drone units, also known as small, unmanned aerial vehicles (or UAVs for short), were purchased during the 2015 holiday season alone. This expansion has led to creative, expanded use of Read More »
While the vineyard is still quiet and contemplating the end of winter, now is the perfect time for New York wineries to be considering succession planning. Are there family members ready for more responsibility? Key employees you want to reward going into the next harvest season and beyond? Are you at an age where Medicaid Read More »
With the current physical distancing measures and widespread business closures throughout New York State due to the continuing health crisis with the spread of COVID-19, the legal and business industry faced a serious impediment to business. Many legal documents requiring notarization services for signatures were threatened due to the inability or fear of individuals meeting Read More »
The Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service has extended additional key tax deadlines for individuals and businesses. Last month, the IRS announced that taxpayers generally have until July 15, 2020, to file and pay federal income taxes originally due on April 15. No late-filing penalty, late-payment penalty or interest will be due. This Read More »
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the "Act") was signed into law by President Biden last month. Below is summary of certain tax benefits for clean energy production. Extension of the PTC Extends the production tax credit (PTC), which allows energy producers to claim a credit based on electricity produced from renewable energy resources through Read More »
Immigration attorney Anna Putintseva will be presenting on immigration rights at the First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church on Thursday, February 16th. Prior to joining Bousquet Holstein, Anna practiced law for over a decade in the Kyiv office of an international law firm where she advised multinational and Ukrainian companies. Anna is fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Read More »