COVID-19’s Effect on Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
The outbreak and spread of COVID-19 (“coronavirus”) globally have caused the world’s economy to come to a screeching halt. While all...
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Mar 24, 2020
Non-Profit Governance & Meetings During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Though there is a pause and restriction on in-person activities and operations for non-essential businesses and services, not-for-profit...
Mar 24, 2020
Business Interruption Insurance Coverage During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted business practices on a global scale. In response to the loss of revenue caused by forced closures...
Mar 23, 2020
COVID-19: Liability Challenges for Bars and Restaurants
As regulations across New York State have rapidly changed to address Covid-19, many may not have learned that bars and restaurants are...
Mar 22, 2020
PAUSE: "Matilda's Law"
On Friday March 20, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York State will be going under PAUSE, which stands for Policies that...
Mar 22, 2020
Business Liability by Utilizing Third-Party Delivery Services During COVID-19
Last week, restaurants, bars, taverns, and other food & beverage establishments were ordered by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo to...
Mar 19, 2020
What is the Defense Production Act?
Recently, President Donald Trump stated that the White House is considering invoking the Defense Production Act in order to combat the...
Sep 26, 2019
The New York Shield Act: Businesses Face New Data Security Compliance Deadlines
Large, high profile data breaches involving consumer information have been part of the news cycle for a decade and more.
Sep 21, 2018
Credit Freezes
A credit freeze is a restriction put in place by one of the three credit reporting agencies.
Jan 29, 2018
Capital Improvements versus Repairs: Sales Tax Info for Contractors
The distinction between capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services to real property impacts contractors.
Dec 18, 2017
SEC Adopts New PCAOB Auditor Reporting Standard Mandating Disclosure of ‘critical audit matters’
It was announced that all three SEC Commissioners voted unanimously to support and adopt Auditing Standard (AS) 3101.
Sep 12, 2017
NY’s Prompt Payment Act and its Impact on Construction Contracts
If you are an owner, contractor or subcontractor, payment disputes that arise on construction projects are a common occurrence.
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