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10 TIPS TO DEVELOP CYBERSECURITY KNOWLEDGE WITHIN ORGANIZATIONS:
Cyber security is not a "one-and-done" task. The landscape is changing so quickly that keeping up requires almost constant attention. With the implementation of new laws, organizations must collaborate closely with employees to ensure adequate knowledge and transparency in the event of monitoring.
THESE ARE THE THREE LANDLORD INSURANCE POLICIES YOU MUST HAVE:
Landlord Insurence Policies you MUST have and should not do without? Read on!
IMPORTANT TAX REMINDERS FOR PEOPLE SELLING A HOME
Taxpayers who are selling their home may qualify to exclude all or a portion of the gain from their income when filing their tax return. Here are some considerations for homeowners when selling a home:
NOW THAT NY HAS PASSED THE ADULT SURVIVORS ACT, EVERY COMPANY SHOULD BE PREPARED
On May 24, 2022, Governor Hochul signed the Adult Survivors Act into legislation. Much like the Child Victims Act, the Adult Survivors Act creates a one-year lookback window for survivors of sexual assault, but this time the window applies to anyone who was 18 or older. Individuals will now be permitted to sue abusers, as well as employers or institutions associated with the abuser, even if the statute of limitations on those claims have previously expired.
HOW AN IRS CHANGE COULD HURT YOUR HEIRS
The IRS is weighing a change that could leave your heirs poorer than you might hope.
THE ELECTRONIC MONITORING NOTICE LAW
Any private employers with a place of business in New York that “monitors or otherwise intercepts” any employee's telephone conversations, emails, or internet access or usage by “any electronic device or system” must give written notice of this activity to all employees subject to such electronic monitoring
SEALING OF MARIJUANA OR HASHISH RECORDS IN NEW JERSEY EXPANDS:
This Directive promulgates the process for sealing records from public access on order of the court at the time of sentencing for a criminal conviction or juvenile adjudication of certain marijuana or hashish offenses in accordance with the statutory amendments
IN A LEGALIZED STATE – WHAT MAY LOOK DIFFERENT (OR NOT) THIS YEAR:
Not much has changed since 2021. While possession of cannabis is legal in New York and New Jersey, there will not be any legally operating dispensaries in either state.
RED FLAGS INDICATING A POTENTIALLY INVALID WILL IN NEW JERSEY
When considering whether to contest a decedent's Last Will and Testament, an individual should consider whether red flags might be present, which may point to a successful basis to challenge a disputed Will. These red flags tend to be the most frequently encountered issues concerning improperly drafted and/or executed Last Wills and Testaments.
PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS AREN'T JUST FOR THE RICH
While it's not an easy conversation to have, bringing up prenuptials early on – ideally before getting engaged, even if only hypothetically – can help.
COMPLYING WITH NYC'S PAY TRANSPARENCY LAW
If you have four or more employees and at least one employee works in New York City, the pay transparency law applies to any job listing you publicize
Ready to sell an investment property?
1031 exchanges have many moving parts. Here is a closer look at four important things you need to be aware of before getting started.