There are many types of fraud committed against businesses — from workers’ compensation scams to complex corporate swindles — but one of the most common types is simply employee theft. This can occur when employees take money from a cash register, forge names or change amounts on company checks, engage in creative bookkeeping a number of […]
Preparing for a surge in demand for your business’s products and services doesn’t mean you have to go out on a financial limb. But some contingency planning may be in order. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is a helpful source for data and analysis on where the national economy is heading. It provides a peek […]
There comes a time when many businesses need to raise money to take advantage of growth opportunities. Perhaps your small profitable company or promising start-up wants to attract investors. Do you have to register with the SEC? It depends. You may be able to qualify for one of several exemptions from federal registration requirements under the Securities […]
When you are involved in a lawsuit, there comes a time where you have to submit evidence to the court that supports your position in the case. This happens whether you are the plaintiff or defendant. You may have documents and your own testimony to help prove your case or defense. But there also may be […]
Recalling defective products can be expensive and it may be tempting for manufacturers to ignore flaws. But that can be more costly in the long run, both in financial and human terms. Federal law requires manufacturers to notify the government of defective products that present a substantial hazard to the public. A manufacturer of lawn and […]
By Conn Maciel Carey’s COVID-19 Task Force By now you have likely heard the big news that yesterday, May 13th, the CDC updated guidance related to masks and physical distancing for individuals who are fully vaccinated (i.e., two weeks after receiving a single-dose vaccine or after the second dose in a two-dose series). Specifically, in its […]
In recent years, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has annually fielded around 25,000 alleged violations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). And while the majority of these claims are deemed unworthy of action by the EEOC, you don’t want your company to be the exception. The average award in settled cases is roughly […]
Do you own a vacation home that’s classified as a rental property for tax purposes? Rental property owners may be tempted to use their rental properties for their personal “staycations” or as remote office locations during the COVID-19 pandemic. But this could cause adverse tax consequences, depending on your situation. Here’s what you need to know. […]
If you have employees working from home, and you want to transition them back to the workplace as the economy picks up, you may find it’s harder than you once thought. For some employees, nervousness about remaining health risks is an impediment — especially for those who haven’t been vaccinated. Many Americans clamored to be vaccinated […]
The definition of what qualifies as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is not always clear — and alcoholism presents a particularly difficult issue. Although the disease of alcoholism falls within the scope of the ADA, the actions of an employer toward an alcoholic don’t always violate the law. One case that illustrates the […]
Eric J. Conn is a founding partner of Conn Maciel Carey and Chair of the firm’s national OSHA • Workplace Safety Practice Group. For more than twenty years now, Eric’s practice has focused exclusively on issues involving occupational safety and health law. Before launching his own OSHA Practice, Eric practiced for more than a decade alongside the […]
Enduring a global pandemic may not be as traumatizing as military combat, but in both cases, the aftereffects can linger. When the smoke clears, there’s a lot of rebuilding that needs to happen to return to a state of normalcy. And as the COVID-19 pandemic finally begins to recede into the rearview mirror, another potentially disruptive […]