Discussion focusing on Sections 1102 & 1106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as CARES Act. CARES Act Sec. 1102 covers essentials for obtaining loan under Paycheck Protection Program. CARES Act Sec. 1106 covers steps leading to forgiveness of the loan obtained under Paycheck Protection Program.
Published April 7, 2020 by Yuri Starikov
Published April 6, 2020 by Yuri Starikov
Discussion focusing on Sec. 2302 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as CARES Act. CARES Act Sec. 2302 Covers Delay of Payment of Employer Payroll Taxes.
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Published April 5, 2020 by Yuri Starikov
Discussion focusing on Sec. 2301 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as CARES Act. CARES Act Sec. 2301 Covers Employee Retention Credit for Employers Subject to Closure Due to COVID-19.
Published April 1, 2020 by Yuri Starikov
Legal resource entities – Thomson Reuters and Walters Kluwer – launched free resource portal, which can be useful to practitioners. In addition to news updates related to specific area of law, these portals provide sample language and forms. Legal practitioners advising small businesses on payroll, loan, and financing issues, can find these portals especially useful. Here are the links: Thomson Reuters: https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/w-024-5087?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)&firstPage=true&bhcp=1#co_anchor_a769721 Walters Kluwer: https://lrus.wolterskluwer.com/campaign/coronavirus-resources-tools-covid-19/ Thomson Reuters and Walters Kluwer, Thank You!
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Published March 23, 2020 by Yuri Starikov
Coronavirus outbreak brought a chaos to a modern world of specialized division of labor and production. Disruption in the supply chain in one part of the world today will affect businesses in the other locations. Modern travel (or its sudden disruption) only contributed to the climate of uncertainty. Uncertainty, in turn created anxiety, as evidenced by empty shelves and aggressive attitudes of folks visiting stores in this world’s richest countries, including the United States. On top of all else, most people are strongly encouraged, and in some places required to remain within four walls of their homes most of the time. Resources are getting scarcer, anxiety is reaching new heights! What to do? One suggestion is to focus on exploring the resources that are available, especially those that come as a result of coronavirus outbreak. If you are part of the business having less than 500 employees, or a self-employed individual in New York State (or other area subject to quarantine, such as California), then exploring a resource made available by the U.S. Government can be useful. The resource that is the focus point of this article is the tax credit of up to $5,100.00/person made available by the federal…
Published January 10, 2020 by Yuri Starikov
Wishing everyone happy and prosperous New Year 2020! I would like to thank all the folks who subscribed to our YouTube channel. I received many inquiries about continuation of seminars (and their publications) on topic of U.S. Customs law and preparation for the U.S. Licensed Customs Broker examination. Because our office assumed substantial litigation responsibilities, we had to take a pause on the seminars. The pause, although substantial, is a temporary phenomenon, and we hope to jump back into the customs seminar business soon. In the meantime, sharing of perspectives for dealing with neighbors is a topic of today. New York City is a crowded place, and living here requires one to deal with all types of individuals who may not necessarily agree with your philosophy. Sometimes such disagreements result in exchange of unpleasantries and discomfort. However, disagreements can also result in opportunities. One such opportunity was presented to me this Monday, January 6, 2020 on the Eve of Russian-Orthodox Christmas. Upon returning home, I discovered that the Christmas decorations above my apartment building entrance were not working. Closer examination revealed that the Christmas projector was gone, Christmas garland not lit, wires were cut. Examination of camera footage revealed that…
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Published January 5, 2018 by Yuri Starikov
NYC Bar’s event below is not only informative for folks stuck in immigration twilight on what to do, but also provides a great outline starting point for attorneys with respect to legal strategies for their immigration clients. Additionally, event outlines a number of social programs that are available to New York residents in general, and immigrant community in particular.
Published December 7, 2017 by Yuri Starikov
Discussion will explore possibility of appealing a number of questions from October 2017 Customs Broker License Examination. Sample Appeal Packet will be mailed out to registrants after attendance. Tentative questions that are marked for discussion will be: Question 10. CBP stated that correct answer is (C). Legal arguments will be explored for answers (A), (B), and (E). Question 32. CBP stated that correct answer is (D). Legal arguments will be explored for “No Possible Correct Answer” option. Question 33. CBP stated that correct answer is (E). Legal arguments will be explored for “No Possible Correct Answer” option. Question 42. CBP stated that correct answer is (C). Legal arguments will be explored for “No Possible Correct Answer” option. Question 49. CBP stated that correct answer is (D). Legal arguments will be explored for “No Possible Correct Answer” option. Question 52. CBP stated that correct answer is (D). Legal arguments will be explored for answer choice (C). Question 62. CBP stated that correct answer is (D). Legal arguments will be explored for answer choice (C). Question 67. CBP stated that correct answer is (B). Legal arguments will be explored for “No Possible Correct Answer” option. Question 73. CBP stated that correct answer…
Published December 4, 2017 by Yuri Starikov
An interesting issue came to the attention of our office: apparently, some courts deny pro se (self-represented) appearance to sole proprietors for bringing issues arising out of their business. So the question is whether sole proprietors need to hire an attorney in order to resolve issues related to their business as sole proprietors. For civil actions, the starting point is the statute CPLR 321(a) which states, in relevant part: A party, other than one specified in section 1201 of this chapter, may prosecute or defend a civil action in person or by attorney, except that a corporation or voluntary association shall appear by attorney, except as otherwise provided in sections 1809 and 1809-A of the New York city civil court act, sections 1809 and 1809-A of the uniform district court act and sections 1809 and 1809-A of the uniform city court act, and except as otherwise provided in section 501 and section 1809 of the uniform justice court act. If the issue relates to breach of contract civil action, Sections 1201 (family proceeding) is not applicable. CPLR 321(a) explicitly prohibits “corporation or voluntary association” from non-attoney appearances. Limited Liability Companies are within “corporation or voluntary association” clause because “[an] LLC,…
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Published May 12, 2017 by Yuri Starikov
Attorney General Jeff Sessions guided Department of Justice with respect to charging and sentencing policy through May 10, 2017 Memorandum. Memo directs prosecutors to “charge and pursue the most serious, readily provable offense.” Memo defines most serious offense as one that carries “the most substantial guidelines sentence, including mandatory minimum sentences.” Deviation from directive would require approval “by a United States Attorney or Assistant Attorney General, or a supervisor designated by the United States Attorney or Assistant Attorney General, and the reasons must be documented in the file.” Memo further directs prosecutors to stock to 18 U.S.C. § 3553 guidelines for sentencing. The memo still leaves open flexibility of application of “most serious” rubric on case by case basis. Nonetheless, the guidance may be a useful tool during Deferred Prosecution / Non-Prosecution Agreement negotiation. Memorandum is published at the following DOJ link: https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/965896/download
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