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November 6, 2019November 14, 2019

Business Development with Legal Checkups

70 years ago, lawyer Louis Brown advocated for client checkups in his Manual on Preventive Law. Until his death in 1996 at the age of 86, Brown continued to write and lecture about the benefits of checkups and preventive law. He also originated the ABA’s Annual Client Counseling Competition, established the National Center for Preventive Law, and funded an Annual Preventive Law Prize Award. Periodic legal checkups can be rewarding to lawyers and their clients. This article provides tips and resources for conducting checkups for individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations.

October 29, 2019October 29, 2019

A Guide to the Federal Criminal Appeals Process

I spoke with busy Philadelphia appeals attorney Todd Mosser, Esq. about what litigants and their attorneys can expect if they need to appeal a criminal matter in the federal court system.

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October 22, 2019November 6, 2019

Blumberg Announces Lease Updates for NY Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019

PRESS RELEASE UPDATED: OCT 22, 2019 07:45 EDT

NEW YORK, October 22, 2019 (Newswire.com) – In the long history of New York landlord-tenant relations, the government has rarely cast such an extensive reversal of course in housing policy as it does in the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA). The HSTPA stops in its tracks the gradual conversion of units to the free market. Landlords will now have access to Summary Proceedings only for base rent and evictions. Actions to recover fees and costs must be brought separately, likely resulting in protracted litigation in the trial courts. These are only a few of the many provisions of the HSTPA that will make it more difficult for landlords to maintain the viability of their properties. Compliance with the law will be challenging. Continue reading “Blumberg Announces Lease Updates for NY Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019”

October 1, 2019October 1, 2019

OUT OF STATE QUALIFICATIONS

When filing an entity – either a business or not-for-profit corporation or a limited liability company – the first thought is often, “where should I file?” The most obvious answer is, “where the entity is located”. While this is a valid answer, it may just be a starting place. Continue reading “OUT OF STATE QUALIFICATIONS”

September 25, 2019September 25, 2019

What Constitutes Doing Business in Another State

A company that has a physical presence in a state or repeatedly engages in business transactions in that state is conducting business within that state.

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September 12, 2019September 17, 2019

3 Tips on Keeping Costs Low for Any Small Business

3 Tips on Keeping Costs Low for Any Small Business I made the transition from government service to my own practice back in 2013. Six years later my Philadelphia appeals law firm is not only surviving but thriving. I’d like to share with you three tips about keeping costs down (and profit up!) that I wish someone expressly told me when I first started out on my own. Frankly, I had to learn these the hard way. Continue reading “3 Tips on Keeping Costs Low for Any Small Business”

September 4, 2019September 10, 2019

Conducting a Managerial Audit

Audits have been used since ancient times to protect assets and assure financial reports. During the 1900’s, the use of audits expanded to reviews of management practices. Managerial audits help organizations avoid malpractice by assessing procedures and processes. Law firms of all sizes can use managerial audits to implement best practices in the office and the courtroom. Read on to learn more about managerial audits and resources for conducting one at your firm.

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August 13, 2019August 30, 2019

Certificates of Good Standing

After an entity (either a business corporation, limited liability company or non-profit corporation) is formed, there is often a need to obtain a document which certifies that the entity is: a) still in existence; b) is up to date on its annual reports and franchise taxes; c) up to date on all of its statutory and administrative requirements.

That document is known as a Certificate of Good Standing (sometimes referred to as a Certificate of Existence or a Certificate of Status, depending upon the state). A Certificate of Good Standing is exactly what it sounds like. Continue reading “Certificates of Good Standing”

August 6, 2019August 6, 2019

Strategies for Getting Organized

Abraham Lincoln had a successful career as a small firm lawyer for 25 years before becoming America’s 16th president. In notes for a lecture to lawyers, Lincoln attributed his achievements to diligence and honesty. Getting organized is another virtue for a successful career path. Organization can help you enhance productivity and reduce stress. Read on to learn strategies for getting organized in your law practice. Continue reading “Strategies for Getting Organized”

July 29, 2019July 31, 2019

Housing Stability and Tenant Protection act of 2019 – LEASES

The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection act of 2019 became effective on June 14, 2019. All leases signed thereafter are subject the Act. We have been reviewing the Act with the attorneys that author several of the lease forms and hope to have them available at blumberglegalforms.com by mid to late August and printed forms about two weeks later. Continue reading “Housing Stability and Tenant Protection act of 2019 – LEASES”