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The New “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” Could Be Expensive for Employers
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the number of workers performing services as independent contractors in the United...
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Paul F. Keneally
Jan 161 min read
Beware of Wrongly Classifying Workers as Independent Contractors
The United States Department of Labor has issued a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, governing the analysis of whether a worker is an...
George S. Van Nest
Jan 104 min read
EPA’s Proposed Lead Pipe Rule Will Require Total Removal of Lead Pipes from Municipal Drinking Water Systems
On November 30, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements...
Joshua B. Beisker
Jan 92 min read
2024 Exclusion/Exemption Amounts and the Impact of the Changes
The IRS and the New York State Department of Taxation recently announced the 2024 exemption and exclusion amounts related to Federal...
David H. Fitch
Dec 20, 20233 min read
Ask An Attorney: Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Insurance Coverage
U&K's David H. Fitch discusses the latest rules for patients seeking insurance coverage for mental health and addiction treatment.
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Wage Increases are Coming in 2024
Earlier this year, the New York State Legislature passed, and Governor Hochul signed, a minimum wage increase that will take 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...
Joshua B. Beisker
Nov 29, 20233 min read
Newlywed Estate Planning Tips
Getting married is a significant turning point in life that can bring big changes for newlyweds well beyond their wedding day. After...
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...
Joshua B. Beisker
Nov 15, 20232 min read
IRS Announces Increased Gift and Estate Tax Exemption Amounts for 2024
The IRS recently published annual inflation adjustments for 2024 that relate to gift and estate taxes.
Underberg & Kessler
Nov 2, 20231 min read
Underberg & Kessler Earns Recognition in the 2024 Edition of Best Law Firms
We are pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognized for its professional excellence in multiple practice areas in the 2024...
George S. Van Nest
Oct 31, 20234 min read
NYS Public Service Commission Decision Protects Consumers and Stuns Green Energy Developers
On October 12, 2023, the New York State Public Service Commission (“PSC”) issued a key decision denying petitions of offshore wind...
Joshua B. Beisker
Oct 18, 20231 min read
How To Talk with Your Family About Estate Planning
When working with estate planning clients, I recommend that they talk with their family about their estate plan. It can be very...
Joshua B. Beisker
Oct 16, 20231 min read
It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week
Estate planning is a crucial activity for people of all ages and all levels of wealth. When done properly, it can safeguard more than an...
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Oct 5, 20234 min read
Could Legislation Limiting Non-Compete Agreements Kick off a New Era of Workplace Disputes?
A mainstay of employment-based litigation – non-compete agreements – are on the proverbial chopping block. On June 20, 2023, the New York...
Underberg & Kessler
Oct 3, 20235 min read
5 Tips for a Smoother Site Plan Review Process
The site plan review process is one of several means that a town has for land development controls. Town Law Section 274-a covers the...
Colin D. Ramsey
Sep 22, 20233 min read
Ask An Attorney: Arbitration vs. Traditional Lawsuits for Health Care Facilities
U&K's Colin D. Ramsey discusses whether certain health care facilities should always seek arbitration vs. traditional lawsuits.
Paul F. Keneally
Aug 31, 20231 min read
Monroe County Joins “Ban the Box” Movement
Joining many municipalities across New York State, including the cities of Albany and Rochester, and the Town of Brighton, Monroe County...
Katherine T. McCarley
Aug 2, 20234 min read
Navigating Electronic Discovery: Preparation and Evaluation
You will be hard pressed today to find someone who does not have an electronic footprint. Whether it’s email, social media . . .
Katherine T. McCarley
Jul 31, 20233 min read
New Form I-9 and an Alternative Review Option
The USCIS recently published a notice to inform the public that the Employment Eligibility Verification Form has been updated . . .
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