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Check out this great article by Central Current featuring our latest Impact Investment Update. Read more about the $750,000 deal we just closed on to secure a low interest line of credit for Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY!

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Big changes are coming to Massachusetts' sick leave law. This week's quick video gives you what you need to stay compliant. Follow our page here: VirgilHR #paidsickleave #Massachusetts

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If you are a revenue-based finance company, you should be preparing now for Connecticut's new commercial finance disclosure law. On June 10, 2024, just weeks ahead of the July 1 compliance deadline, the Connecticut Department of Banking issued new guidance on the disclosure requirements. My colleague Alex McFall and I discuss the new guidance in a Husch Blackwell client alert. We hope you find it helpful!

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Every divorce matter in Massachusetts subjects both parties to Probate and Family Court Supplemental Rule 411, which provides financial restrictions on assets during a divorce. In our newest All in the Family blog post, Robin M. Lynch Nardone discusses when the rule becomes effective, what the rule prohibits, what asset spending is still allowed, and what the consequences are for running afoul of the rule https://lnkd.in/ep5Upmry

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📣 Good News for Passaic County! 📣 Civil trials and divorce proceedings are back on track in Passaic County as the judicial shortage eases. With the appointment of four new judges, cases that were previously on hold can finally move forward, providing long-awaited relief for many families and individuals. Why is this good news? 🤔 Resumption of Trials: The backlog and delays in the legal system are finally being resolved, giving people the opportunity to have their cases heard. Judicial Shortage Being Addressed: The confirmation of new judges signals that the judicial system is stabilizing, helping reduce strain on the courts and providing timely access to justice. Implications for Litigants: More judges mean greater capacity to handle family law matters like custody, divorce, and child support, resulting in more certainty and potentially quicker resolutions. Ongoing Advocacy: The Chief Justice and the New Jersey State Bar Association continue pushing to fill the remaining vacancies, ensuring the system remains efficient and fair. Let’s hope for even more progress as we work towards a fully staffed judiciary in New Jersey! ⚖️💼 For more details, read the full article here https://lnkd.in/edSJvJuE

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Read the 2023 Massachusetts IOLTA Committee Annual Report to learn how IOLTA funds make a significant difference in the lives of real people and in our communities by providing legal help to individuals and families who cannot afford an attorney. https://lnkd.in/eXJVGTNR. In 2023: 🔷 The IOLTA Committee collected over $33 million to support civil legal aid programs and projects to improve the administration of justice in the Commonwealth. 🔷 IOLTA funds were used to make 113 grants to regional projects and 50 grants to statewide projects to fund critically needed legal assistance with housing, elder care, domestic violence, child custody, employment, food security, and other basic human needs. 🔷 More than a dozen new grantees received IOLTA funds to provide legal help with issues including environmental justice, immigration, housing, and support for survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. #IOLTA #Massachusetts #LegalAidChangesLives

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Had a great time attending the #DocNYC festival this year. As with most industries, #creatoreconomy was one of the key buzzwords, with a focus on innovative #directdistribution strategies. Here are three key takeaways for #filmmakers looking to launch their next project: 1. Know your audience and how to build it. Understanding the core demographic for your story will allow you to better understand how to take the film to them, whether it’s through premium local viewings and pop-up events or targeted online screenings. Nurturing a following early is a great way to capture the attention of studios for projects that may not otherwise have big names attached. 2. Cultivate brand partners. Select companies, organizations, and content creators who align with your vision and would be willing to partner with you to organically spotlight your project. Social media outreach can often be more effective than traditional P&A in today’s market and is significantly less expensive. 3. Leverage hybrid distribution strategies. Utilize data-driven direct-to-audience distribution platforms (Kinema, GATHR, and Jolt had a presence at the festival) to supplement traditional media. Impact producers are another great resource to help spread your message. There’s no one size fits all when it comes to making and selling a film, but understanding the changing media landscape is crucial. With sustained engagement and a direct audience connection, producers and filmmakers can take advantage of this new environment and maximize their success.

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Discover the tax benefits and giving strategies available through a donor advised fund with JCF. This JTA article provides valuable insights. https://lnkd.in/eJ4EeYF5 #taxplanning #charitablegiving #philanthropy #DAF

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Preparing for shareholder activism, changes in law, and consistency among a fund family are among the reasons for Maryland corporations and statutory trusts that are registered closed-end investment companies or business development companies to regularly review their bylaws. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YZYJwz #MarylandCorporateLaw 📝 Michael Leber | Daniel Mendelsohn | Thomas Galvin

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Effective immediately UCS will no longer be able to provide NYS franchise tax searches. Please read below a message from the NYS Franchise Tax Search Unit. Important Information Regarding New York Franchise Tax Searches Corporation tax search information now available online As of August 15, 2024, we will no longer process requests for corporate tax searches. Information about return filings or open assessments is available to the business online. Where can corporation tax information be found online? In its Online Services account, a business can obtain a Consolidated Statement of Tax Liabilities showing its outstanding assessments, as well as review its account for outstanding returns. To obtain a statement, the business must: 1. Log in to its Business Online Services account. 2. Select the ≡ Services menu in the upper-left corner of the Account Summary homepage. 3. Select Payments, bills, and notices, then choose View and print your statement from the expanded menu. 4. At the bottom of Consolidated Statement page, select Print. To review for outstanding returns, the business must: 1. Scroll down to the Filings and payments section of its Account Summary homepage, then select Corporation tax. 2. Review each tax year to determine whether a return is on file for every filing period displayed. 3. Any returns filed for the selected period will display. If no returns are on file, a status message will alert you. Print each liability period page for your records. Log in to Online Services – https://lnkd.in/gVnbd9Tc For step-by-step instructions, watch our demo - https://lnkd.in/eVkJSzuP Additionally, anyone can use our Tax Warrants search tool to review open tax warrants in New York State. This lookup tool does not require an account. Search open tax warrants - https://lnkd.in/ejJE8dmh   Should you have any questions or concerns please contact one of our Client Services Representatives [email protected]

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📝 Navigating Maryland's Transfer Taxes: A Critical Closing Step 📝 A crucial element of the real estate closing process in Maryland is managing transfer and recordation taxes. These taxes, which can vary by county, significantly impact the overall cost of a transaction. Maryland's unique approach requires careful attention to both state and county-level obligations, ensuring all documentation, from the state transfer tax to the local recordation tax, is meticulously prepared and filed. This process highlights the importance of understanding local real estate laws and the role of technology in streamlining these transactions. By effectively managing transfer tax requirements, parties ensure legal compliance, fostering transparency and trust in the real estate process. #MarylandRealEstate #TransferTaxes #ClosingProcedures

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How do we build resilience to face these uncertain times? I had the pleasure of interviewing Jordana Confino, CEO and Founder of JC Coaching & Consulting and Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, in this International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) podcast episode, 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹: 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀. In this insightful conversation, Jordana shares her personal journey and practical tips and resources to move from surviving to thriving. ✔Start small, celebrate your wins, and build on the momentum ✔Buddy up for more accountability – and fun  ✔Incorporate these practices into basic training programs Listen in to learn more! #leadership #resilience #wellbeing

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This Friday, September 13 from 10:00 am -12:15 pm ET, I will be speaking on Data Licensing at the New York City Bar Association's program on IP Licensing. While data licensing is obviously an important component of the Adtech world, it can be a new and different source of revenue for almost any company. This "basics" session is a terrific primer on the details around how to protect and deal with the legal issues around the licensing of data. Hope you can make it!

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