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Underberg & Kessler Welcomes John E. Otruba to its Corporate & Business Practice
We are pleased to announce that John E. Otruba has joined the Firm as an Associate in the Corporate & Business practice group. John...
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Joshua B. Beisker
Jun 282 min read
Connelly v. United States - Business Owners Beware
In a landmark decision, on June 6, 2024, the United States Supreme Court decided Connelly v. United States, No. 23-146, upholding the IRS...
Underberg & Kessler
Jun 101 min read
Underberg & Kessler Advises St. John’s on URMC Collaboration
The Health Care and Corporate & Business Law practice teams at Underberg & Kessler LLP were proud to have advised St. John’s in its...
Underberg & Kessler
Feb 122 min read
New NYS Law to Clarify Disclosure of Credit Card Surcharges Takes Effect
The new consumer protection law that amends and clarifies New York’s existing credit card surcharge law (NYS GBS § 518) went into effect...
Underberg & Kessler
Dec 8, 20233 min read
Do You Need to Register Your Business? Corporate Transparency Act and NYS LLC Transparency Act FAQs
A new federal law taking effect in 2024 and a proposed New York State law will both require certain business entities to file reports...
Underberg & Kessler
Nov 28, 20235 min read
Small Business, Big Target: Predatory Lenders Take Aim at Struggling Businesses
Merchant Cash Advances (“MCA”), which spawned from the 2008 financial crisis, offer an alternative method of short-term financing for...
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Feb 11, 20222 min read
NY Eases Mask Mandate, Clarifies COVID Paid Sick Leave Benefits
Beginning Thursday, February 10, 2022, New York will lift the statewide mask mandate for businesses and other indoor spaces.
Jennifer A. Shoemaker
May 18, 20213 min read
The HERO Act Enforces New COVID-19 Workplace Health & Safety Standards
On May 5, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed into law the Health and Essential Rights Act (“HERO Act”), in response to COVID-19...
Sarah F. Bothma
Jan 6, 20213 min read
Endowments: Maximize Control and Charitable Impact
An endowment provides great flexibility for charitable giving, allowing the founding donor to control the class of recipients eligible fo...
Steven R. Gersz
Jan 6, 20213 min read
Important PPP Loan Update
The recently enacted budget legislation (“Act“) includes some important provisions affecting borrowers under the previously enacted Paych...
Thomas F. Knab
Nov 19, 20204 min read
LLCs: Breaking Up is Hard to Do
A lawsuit among owners of a closely-held business like a limited liability company – sometimes referred to as a “business divorce” action –
Sarah F. Bothma
Aug 13, 20202 min read
Loan Forgiveness Portal Opened by the Small Business Administration for PPP Loans
On August 10, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) opened its Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan forgiveness portal to l...
Underberg & Kessler
Jul 9, 20201 min read
WATCH - Webinar: Enforcability of Contracts during COVID-19
WATCH - Webinar: Enforcability of Contracts during COVID-19
Sarah F. Bothma
Jun 9, 20202 min read
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Does Indeed Provide Flexibility
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (the “PPPFA” or the “Act”) was signed into law on June 5, 2020. As the name suggests, thi...
Steven R. Gersz
May 8, 20202 min read
Update on the Necessity Certification for PPP Loans
Those that have received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan have certified to their lender and the Small Business Administration th...
Sarah F. Bothma
Apr 10, 20204 min read
Don’t Forget About the Cares Act Tax Provisions
As most businesses focus on the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Paycheck Protection Program Loans CARES Act, many overlook the adv...
Sarah F. Bothma
Apr 3, 20205 min read
Your Guide to the CARES Act Loans
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, signed in to law on March 27, 2020, provides multiple relief programs fo...
Steven R. Gersz
Mar 31, 20202 min read
Monroe County Offering Aid to Assist Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Last week, we wrote about state and federal aid opportunities for small businesses whose operations have been disrupted by the COVID-19 p...
Steven R. Gersz
Mar 30, 20203 min read
New York Issues Updated Guidance on Essential Businesses
In our earlier post: Gov. Cuomo Requires Non-Essential Businesses to Reduce In-Person Workforce by 100% we provided the list of businesse...
Sarah F. Bothma
Mar 25, 20204 min read
Federal and State Actions Impacting Small Businesses
In response to the economic injury that small businesses (and individuals) have experienced and continue to experience as a result of the...
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