Levine Law, LLC

12/11/2018

Reducing your workforce or the hours worked in order to avoid paying employee benefits may still cost you!

{2:25 minutes to read} New regulations enacted to increase the standard of living of lower paid workers may stimulate the economy in the long-term, but in the short-term employers are feeling the effect of the added expense. Combined with increased competition and high rent and occupancy costs, many...

08/20/2018

Is your workforce receiving anti-sexual harassment training? If your business is in New York, this law now requires it. My new articles discusses more.

{2:25 minutes to read} Both the State and City of New York have not done a lot to update their definition of sexual harassment. What they have done is enact new laws that require companies, as well as government offices, to provide annual training for employees.

01/18/2018

Selling products online is a great way to scale your business, but make sure you protect yourself legally.

{2:15 minutes to read} Having an online presence, including a user-friendly and ecommerce-ready website, is imperative if you have a product you wish to sell. An ecommerce-ready website can provide:

11/16/2017

Don’t rush to sign on the dotted line! Have a professional review the fine print first.

08/16/2017

A side business is tempting, especially for serial entrepreneurs, but distractions can turn your life upside down!

{2 minutes to read} In addition to their core businesses, many entrepreneurs delve into side ventures. The reasons for doing so vary as much as the individuals themselves and include:

07/31/2017

It has become virtually impossible to be familiar with and comply with all of the laws and regulations applicable to your business.

{1: 40 minutes to read} With so many new laws and regulations being enacted in recent months and years, it is not unusual for business owners to be unaware of or overlook those that have been in effect for several years. Often such laws and regulations relate specifically to a particular industry o...

06/16/2017

The importance of a calendar to keep track of deadlines shouldn’t be overlooked!

Owners of small businesses face many deadlines in the course of running their businesses. These deadlines may relate to regulatory compliance, contracts or litigation.

06/02/2017

Have a business partner? A shareholders’ agreement is crucial for sustainability.

{2 minutes to read} If you co-own a business or are considering entering a business partnership, have you drawn up a shareholders’ agreement or operating agreement?

05/16/2017

Is your business in compliance with the most recent legislative changes?

businesses. Employers are well advised to ensure that their hiring, payroll, and employment practices are, or will be, in compliance with applicable laws.

01/23/2017

Your should be more than than just a legal service provider.

When an opportunity or problem arises, clients often do not hesitate to call their attorney. In addition to legal work, however, many attorneys have exposure to a network of other clients and business contacts that clients can benefit from. Your attorney can be a valuable resource for information, o...

12/16/2016

Understanding the needs of potential clients is key to survival.

Two weeks ago, I met with a potential new client who happened to be in his early 30s. As usual, I wore a suit and tie to our meeting. I thought one could never go wrong dressing like that, and that it’s always a safe bet; but for the first time, I felt there was a generational disconnect. Had I dres...