Federal Requirements When a Product is Dangerous

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 […]

William H. ShawnCo-Managing Partner, ShawnCoulson

CDC Drops Mask and Distancing Requirements for Fully Vaccinated Individuals — What About the Workplace?

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 […]

Kara MacielFounding Partner, Conn Maciel Carey

This Week in Real Estate: Commercial Leases

This Week in Real Estate’s continues its current series on Leases.  This week we’ll focus on commercial leasing and begin discussing the different types of commercial leases.  In general, there are three types of commercial leases: Gross, Net, and Modified Gross (Base Year) Leases. Gross Lease or Full-Service Lease The first type of commercial lease is […]

Stephen SillerPartner, Offit│Kurman

A Week in Review

Leased apartments and GST IR has published a new leaflet on its website for download, titled “Thinking of selling your leased apartment?” (IR498). The document is to highlight to the unsuspecting (a number of whom I have bumped into over the years unfortunately), the potential GST exposures in relation to an apartment they may have […]

Richard AshbyPartner, Gilligan Sheppard

Chicago Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF)

Chicago’s Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) offers small businesses reimbursable grants for permanent building improvements and repairs. SBIF grants are offered by the Department of Planning and Development and use local tax increment financing (TIF) revenues to reimburse owners of industrial and commercial properties for pre-approved repairs of business facilities throughout the city. Recipients of […]

David J. TecsonPrincipal, Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.

LandMark White: A Frightening Lesson In Cyber Security

In February 2019, it was announced by one of Australia’s largest property valuation firms, LandMark White (“LMW”), had suffered a data breach compromising over 100,000 documents, including valuations and clients’ personal information. Although a frightening prospect for businesses is the increasing risk of data breaches, it is important to learn from LMW’s mistakes and take […]

Matthew RouseManaging Director, Rouse Lawyers

Dougie Barnard joins Densborn Blachly LLP

Barnard brings real estate investment trust expertise to expanding real estate practice INDIANAPOLIS – Dougie Barnard has joined the business, real estate and litigation law firm of Densborn Blachly LLP, the firm announced today. Barnard will join the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group and will focus on advising real estate development and investment sponsors, private real […]

Alexa L. WoodsAttorney at Law, Densborn Blachly LLP

Data Back In The Driver’s Seat

Good morning, The UK has taken its long-awaited next step in reopening the economy, with indoor hospitality restrictions being lifted. Fears around the so-called ‘Indian variant’ and its effects on the post-lockdown roadmap still linger, and negative developments could exert downward pressure on the pound over the coming days and weeks. Meanwhile, the case for […]

Simon SmallwoodHead of Partnerships, WorldFirst UK Ltd

Change your clock; change your password

Spring is traditionally a time when people do a deep cleaning of their homes. Have you thought about taking this one step further and doing a digital security deep clean? We recommend reviewing at least every quarter to minimize the risk of identity theft. Here are four steps to get you started to protect your personal […]

Michael ScherzerFounder, WorkAnswers

Thanks to SPID – the Italian federated system of digital identities – Italian citizens can now sign documents in a couple of clicks

Intesi Group accelerates Digital Transformation by integrating authentication via SPID and providing a fast and easy user experience to its customers. The restrictions and limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic have had a direct impact on digital transformation, accelerating the adoption of paperless processes and electronic signatures. There are several types of electronic signatures, providing […]

Viky ManailaTrust Services Director, Intesi Group S.p.A.

Success Story: Tax Compliance On Transfer Pricing In El Salvador

Mühlbauer Id Services, GmbH, Sucursal El Salvador (Mühlbauer), is part of a group of companies that, over the years, have become technological partners for many companies worldwide, offering different industries smart cards, electronic passports , radio frequency identification (RFID) and back-end semiconductors. In El Salvador, Mülbauer’s main activity is the registration, issuance and delivery of […]

Adrián J. RomeroCEO/EOS Implementer, Grupo Consultor EFE

What to Expect at a Virtual Legal Conference

Virtual legal conferences are here to stay, at least for the next foreseeable future. Despite many obvious challenges, the pandemic has provided the legal industry with a new opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of law digitally.  If you’re a lawyer or legal professional attending a virtual conference for the first time, you […]

Nefra-Ann MacDonaldAffinity Partnerships Manager, Clio