Blumberg Blog

July 26, 2022July 17, 2022

It’s Back in the News, But It Never Really Went Away

Earlier this year, the New York Division of Tax Appeals issued a
decision holding the vice president of a telecommunications and
marketing company liable for the business’ $47,000 in unpaid sales
tax. In making the determination, the administrative law judge relied on
the fact that the individual in question owned 20% of the company,
devoted 100% of his time to the business and signed financial documents
for the business.

This article discusses how a state can hold an individual responsible for an entity’s tax liability and who needs to be aware of this exposure.

July 12, 2022June 22, 2022

What Does an Estate Attorney Do

Most of us don’t want to think about the event of our death, but having an estate plan for our belongings and valuables can make the grieving process much smoother for relatives left behind. A consultation with an estate attorney can help you control what happens to your assets after you pass away. If you have heirloom jewelry, a home, a car, or money that you want to leave for designated relatives, having these requests written in a legal document can prevent complications later on. The role of an attorney in estate planning helps cover all bases and provide peace of mind to clients.

Read on to learn more about what estate attorneys do, and how you can benefit from their services.

June 28, 2022June 23, 2022

Supercharge Your Marketing Campaigns With Data Analytics

Gain Insight Into Current Trends

Market trend analysis involves looking at data and finding patterns related to consumer purchases, spending, interests, and needs. Such insights can help with product planning and marketing approaches that address current needs or habits. This can serve as a starting point for a campaign and give your marketing team a direction to follow as it plans the next steps.

June 7, 2022June 6, 2022

Running a Successful Law Firm

About 30 years ago, Paramount Pictures released a movie based on a popular John Grisham book titled The Firm. The movie received academy award nominations and positive reviews. It was a thriller that dramatized the downfall of a sinister law firm. To avoid a similar fate, successful law firms strive to achieve a positive work culture focused on serving clients. Obstacles include declining loyalty, escalating expenses, increasing competition, and pandemic problems. This article has tips for achieving success and resources for implementing them. The resources include articles, books, forms, and websites for running a successful law firm.

May 31, 2022May 30, 2022

Dos and Don’ts of Hiring a Law Firm SEO Agency

Is your law firm looking to hire an SEO agency that can help it generate more leads online and make your website rank higher on Google search results? If so, you’re in luck. Hiring a legal SEO agency sounds like a simple task until you’re ready to get started and you realize you don’t know where to begin.

This article will guide you through a few major decisions you may have to make by highlighting the dos and don’ts of hiring a law firm SEO agency. That way, your firm can make a well-informed decision it won’t regret.

May 24, 2022May 19, 2022

10 Reasons To Hire A Permanent Lawyer For Your Small Business

Running a business is a challenging task. You need to care for many things in order to smoothly manage your business. Apart from all the attention, you may need to face difficult situations.

May 10, 2022May 8, 2022

How To Develop A Successful Content Marketing Strategy For Your Law Firm

Content marketing is one definitive marketing strategy that increases website traffic and generates leads. Effective content marketing can do several things for your law firm.

Position your practice as an authoritative resource potential clients will turn to for help
Increase traffic to your website through strategic links in the content
Improve your law firm’s search rank

But what does actual content marketing for law firms look like?

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

Search engine optimization (SEO) is ever-changing. Right when you think you have mastered the art of SEO, the algorithm changes, or a new concept is introduced that may be vital to your law firm’s online success. As a result, no matter what level of SEO experience you have, it is normal to have a few questions occasionally.

Keep reading to see answers to the top 10 most common questions on lawyer SEO.

April 19, 2022May 16, 2022

Successfully Starting a Law Firm

The Coronavirus Pandemic has imprisoned many lawyers with poor working conditions at inflexible firms. Escape paths include alternative careers, lateral moves, retirements, sabbaticals, and starting a new firm. The new firm path is best for lawyers with an entrepreneurial spirit and good organizational skills. This article provides startup tips for recent graduates and experienced lawyers. It includes links to articles, books, forms, and websites for starting a successful law firm.

April 4, 2022April 15, 2022

Five Elements Important In Licensing Agreements

A lawyer can draft a thorough licensing agreement that takes into account the most important elements of a licensee and licensor relationship.

What is a licensing agreement?

A licensing agreement is a written contract giving permission to a licensee to use another party’s property, the licensor. This can apply to trademarks, patents, or their brand in its entirety. The agreement will contain specific details on the type of licensing agreement, how the licensor is compensated, and the terms of how things can be used. A Lawyer can help individuals as well as companies draft these important legal documents.