Business Law Articles
Many requests for businesses to take goods off Amazon or eBay fraudulent
It’s pretty common for businesses of all sizes to sell products on sites like Amazon or eBay. So imagine one day receiving a “take-down notice” informing you that the site is taking down your listings because another party has demanded it under a federal law called the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”). According to the […]
Injury and illness records may become public
Most businesses with 10 or more employees must keep records of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. This OSHA rule is intended to help businesses identify and address occupational hazards. Under new OSHA rules, however, many businesses will also have to submit their records to OSHA itself, which apparently plans to make them public, at least […]
Estate Planning Articles
Estate planning options for blended families
The dynamics of a blended family, defined as one where at least one spouse has at least one child from a prior marriage or relationship, can complicate financial and estate planning because no off-the-shelf plans apply. It’s important to contact your estate-planning lawyer to ensure complete review of all personal and economic aspects of your family […]
IRS: Account transcripts can serve as estate tax closing letter
A recent IRS notice confirms that an account transcript issued by the IRS qualifies as a substitute for an estate tax closing letter, as long as the transcript includes the proper transaction code. An estate tax closing letter indicates that the IRS has accepted an estate tax return and that the estate’s federal tax liabilities […]
