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Office Space Post COVID-19

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Throughout history there have been instances when a singular event changed how we did business..forever. One of my final business courses in college 20+ years ago concluded with my Professor urging us to give careful thought as to what employer we tied ourselves to in the future. “If you work for a company whose way of doing business does not …

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The Correct Way to Use a Promissory Note

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Promissory notes can be used in many different ways. For businesses, Promissory Notes are often used for short term financing. They can provide small business an avenue to obtain financing when they are unable to qualify for traditional loans. However, before signing a promissory note, it is important to understand what they are, how they are used, what exactly they …

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Hazard Pay in New Mexico

In Business Tips, COVID-19, Department of Labor (DOL), Employment Law by Larry Donahue2 Comments

On May 1, New Mexico became the second state to establish hazard pay specifically for child care workers According to the U.S. Department of Labor, “Hazard Pay” means employees receive additional pay for performing hazardous duties or work involving physical hardship. Work duty that causes extreme physical discomfort and distress which is not adequately alleviated by protective devices is deemed …

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The Difference Between Lay-Offs and Furloughs

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Lay-Off vs Furlough Lay-Off and furlough are two terms that are often used interchangeably but have two very different meanings. While lay-off is a form of termination, furlough is a type of unpaid leave that allows the employee to maintain their employment status and, in some cases, to maintain their benefit eligibility (check with your benefit carriers to see if …

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Q & A With Ian Alden, Esq.

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*Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.”SUPER LAWYERS What does being named a Super Lawyer/Rising Star mean to you? Being a Rising Star means that I have more visibility to reach …

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Larry Donahue: Super Lawyer 2020

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*Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.” –SUPER LAWYERS  Larry became a Lawyer because he wanted to be able to help people, especially those in small business and technology.  He knew …

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Q & A With Kameron Kramer

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*Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.”SUPER LAWYERS What does being named a Super Lawyer/Rising Star mean to you? It’s nice recognition since SuperLawyers uses peer nominations for the award. You …

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Q & A with Don Kochersberger –

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*Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.”SUPER LAWYERS What does being named a Super Lawyer/Rising Star mean to you?  The Super Lawyer designation has always appeared to me to be one …

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Today Is a Good Day For a Business Succession Plan.

In Break-ups & Partnership Disputes, Business Tips, Business Transactions, Lawyer Succession, Partnerships by Kristy DonahueLeave a Comment

“Unexpected events can set you back or set you up. It’s all a matter of perspective.”  Mary Anne Radmacher Let’s face it. In today’s Coronavirus environment, we are all weighing the “What If’s?” in our heads. All the things as a business owner you thought you could put off until tomorrow need to be addressed… today. Having a business succession …