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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

In Business Tips, Department of Labor (DOL), Employment Contract, Employment Law by Larry DonahueLeave a Comment

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.

In Business Tips, Rising Stars, Super Lawyers by Kristy DonahueLeave a Comment

*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 …

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Q & A with Alicia McConnell

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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 made you want to become an attorney? In 2005, I began working at a firm for some of the current members …

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Moving Out of New Mexico; Should you sell your business, or move it with you?

In Business Transactions, LLC Formation by Ian AldenLeave a Comment

If you choose to sell your business There are certainly options available to you. For example, there are business brokers who specialize in finding buyers for viable businesses. They typically take a percentage of the sale price as a fee or commission and help negotiate the terms of the sale between the buyer and seller. Typically, brokers who want to …