By Conn Maciel Carey’s COVID-19 Task Force On April 10, 2020, the District of Columbia passed the COVID-19 Response Supplemental Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (“the Act”). Among other things, the Act amends the D.C. Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act of 2008 by creating a new category of paid leave called “Declared Emergency Leave.” This is in […]
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides tax relief for businesses and individuals that incur losses during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This article explains relief measures that allow liberalized deduction rules for losses that were previously limited by provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Amended federal income tax returns […]
On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 1:00 PM Eastern, Kara M. Maciel and Lindsay A. DiSalvo will present a complimentary webinar regarding “Impact of the #MeToo Movement: Changes in Enforcement and State Law.” Over the past three years, we have seen the continued momentum of the #MeToo Movement and its impacts – beyond the immediate and direct effects of the […]
On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 1:00 PM Eastern, Kara M. Maciel and Lindsay A. DiSalvo will present a complimentary webinar regarding “Impact of the #MeToo Movement: Changes in Enforcement and State Law.” Over the past three years, we have seen the continued momentum of the #MeToo Movement and its impacts – beyond the immediate and direct effects of the specific allegations […]
Trying to save money by handling your own estate planning can be a major mistake. You need legal documents that reflect the nuances of your life and changing circumstances. Making errors can mean your wishes won’t be carried out. Here is a list of 10 potential mistakes that some people make when they don’t get […]
Hopefully, you will never need to know how payments for personal injuries are taxed. But here are the rules, just in case you or a loved one need to understand the rules. Payments for Physical Injury or Sickness Are Federal-Income-Tax-Free Payments you receive as compensation for physical injury or physical sickness are federal-income-tax-free (Internal Revenue Code […]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shut down many sectors of the U.S. economy, causing widespread job losses. Over 10 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits in March, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. And far more claims are expected in April. Some economists predict that the unemployment rate could rise to Depression-era levels of […]
By Conn Maciel Carey’s COVID-19 Task Force As concerns about the spread of COVID-19 grow, many employees working in essential businesses have sought to provide or require some form of respirator, face mask, or face covering for employees. Now, the CDC and White House are recommending that everyone wear some form of face covering any […]
Employers have to stay flexible to keep up with the changing technology available in the workplace. Case in point: Your company may permit, or even encourage, the use of blogs published on the Internet by employees. These journals can be: Sponsored by a company and used to reflect work collaborations, new developments and other points of interest. In these cases, […]
Suppose you’ve created an innovative product — a “better mousetrap” — and now you want to have the invention patented to protect your rights. To qualify for a utility patent, which is the most common type granted, the invention must be: A process or method for producing a useful, concrete, and tangible result. A machine (a […]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is causing havoc in the global markets and the U.S. economy. In today’s uncertain marketplace, it’s important to stay on top of your financial status, including taking measures to protect your retirement nest egg over the long-term. One idea to consider is converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. This is […]
The novel COVID-19 virus has been ravaging the world for the last several months and lately the United States, creating economic and psychological tension. The world-wide travel restrictions and mandated quarantine in parts of the world has left many persons stranded in foreign countries with no means to return to their homes. However, choosing (or […]
