When making decisions about your company’s annual holiday party, it’s useful to know what other employers are doing. An annual survey conducted by outplacement firm Challenger Gray asks companies for an overview of their holiday party plans. Typical results show that: At least two-thirds of employers plan to put on a party, and sometimes the figure […]
Nearly 600,000 people will take on holiday seasonal jobs this year, predicts the National Retail Federation (NRF). The usual pressure to bring them in the door, compounded by today’s low unemployment environment, could be a recipe for trouble. So, it’s important to take the time to properly vet seasonal workers, just as you would your permanent […]
Life is busy. If you’re like most people, you have a long list of things to do. However, it’s critical to make time regularly to consider whether you’ve set up your estate in a way that will result in your wishes being eventually fulfilled. You may have heard people say you should “avoid probate” in your […]
Nearly everyone should consider updating his or her estate plan. This is smart advice even if you’re not currently exposed to the federal estate tax. Year-end can be a convenient time to reflect on major life changes and plan for the future, including devising strategies to minimize taxes. Reasons to Review Your Plans For 2019, the […]
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that Akrivis Law Group, PLLC’s client Technology Links Pvt. Ltd of Pakistan will be removed from its Entity List. This ends an over year-long period under which the prominent company faced serious challenges threatening its 30-year existence. This designation effectively placed a prohibition on the sale and transfer […]
Section 806 — it’s critical, often overlooked, whistleblower provision of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). In recent years the provision has generated a host of litigation, redefined the burden of proof in employment cases and extended criminal liability against companies and individuals. An example of the significance of this provision was illustrated in one ruling against Atlantic Coast Airlines, […]
Teresa N. Taylor of Akrivis Law Group, PLLC and Oswald Jansen of Resolución B.V. met up at Chez Billy Sud in Georgetown, Washington D.C. this week and enjoyed a fabulous working lunch discussing their practices. It’s always great to hear about our members meeting up, thank you for sharing this photo with us.
When you’re thinking about legal action, one of the main considerations is what you can expect to gain. The remedies generally depend on: The nature of the claim, How much harm you suffered, The defendant’s conduct, and The court itself. Briefly, there are four types of civil relief available when your rights have been violated: 1. […]
Oswald Jansen of Resolución B.V. and Teresa N. Taylor of Akrivis Law Group, PLLC met up at Chez Billy Sud in Georgetown, Washington D.C. this week and enjoyed a fabulous working lunch discussing their practices. It’s always great to hear about our members meeting up, thank you for sharing this photo with us. If you are travelling and […]
It may sound trite but it’s usually true: Put it in writing. This basic business principle applies to numerous legal issues where veracity comes into play. A written document is hard evidence that can be used to support your position — while the absence of such a document may count against you. This axiom is […]
The gender pay gap persists, despite recent improvements. Census data over the past decade indicates that, on average, women earn roughly 80 to 85 cents for every dollar earned by men in comparable job positions. This is a hot topic in political circles. But it can be a problem at your company — even if […]
Do you owe self-employment (SE) tax on non-wage income that you collect only occasionally or in a one-off circumstance? Some sources of income may not be subject to the dreaded SE tax. Here’s what you should know if you earn income from “irregular” sources. What Is SE Tax? SE tax is the way the U.S.Treasury […]