For ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) whose estates far exceed the 2025 federal lifetime exemption of $13.99 million per person, the stakes for estate and asset protection planning have never been higher-or more urgent…
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/ Insurance, Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Careful planning for a loved one with disabilities is one of the most important and compassionate acts you can take as a parent or caregiver. It’s not just about securing their financial future, it’s about preserving their…
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/ Family Law, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
With federal budget cuts to Medicaid and other social service programs looming, increased attention is being placed on home and community-based (“HCBS”) Medicaid benefits. A recent opinion piece in the Los Angeles Times titled…
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/ Administrative Law, Health
When veterinary associates evaluate an employment offer, they often focus on the base salary or production percentage. But buried in many agreements—usually somewhere between “bonus compensation” and “reconciliation period”—is a…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Health, Labor & Employment Law
The New York State Senate recently passed the No Severance Ultimatums Act (the “Act”) which would substantially change the law with regard to how employers pay severance to their employees working in New York…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
For parents of children with special needs, planning for the future goes far beyond drafting a will. One of the most complex — and important — pieces of the puzzle is ensuring that your retirement assets are distributed in a way…
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/ Family Law, Finance & Banking, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
A hotel comfort letter is a document issued by a hotel franchisor to a lender when a hotel owner (the borrower) seeks financing. It provides the lender with assurances about the relationship between the franchisor, borrower, and…
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/ Finance & Banking, Franchise Law, Real Estate - Commercial
When an ICE raid occurs, both employers and employees must understand their rights and responsibilities. In our recent webinar, employment law attorney Frank Custode discussed how businesses can prepare for these situations and…
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/ Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law
Current Market Overview - The veterinary real estate market remains active in 2025, though it’s evolving in response to broader economic conditions. Rising interest rates, limited inventory in high-demand urban and suburban…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Environmental Law, Real Estate - Commercial, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
As the New Jersey legislature considers eliminating the tip credit—a move that would require all restaurant workers to be paid the full minimum wage regardless of tips—the hospitality and business communities are pushing back…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
On March 25, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a landmark executive order that will fundamentally change how the United States Treasury Department handles payments. Effective September 30, 2025, the Treasury will cease issuing…
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/ Administrative Law, Finance & Banking, Science, Computers, & Technology, Taxation
At Mandelbaum Barrett PC, safety on the road is more than a seasonal initiative—it’s a year-round commitment. This April, during Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we stand with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce…
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/ Transportation
A geriatric care manager (GCM) is a professional who specializes in assisting older adults and their families with managing the challenges of aging. These experts come from various backgrounds, including social work, nursing,…
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/ Family Law, Health, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
When legal disputes arise in the business world, taking the matter to court can often be time-consuming, expensive, and disruptive to business operations. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods provide practical and…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Commercial Law & Contracts
The explosive finale of White Lotus Season 3 left fans with more than just plot twists—it raised fascinating legal and tax questions. Chief among them: what are the implications of Greg’s $5 million wire transfer to Belinda,…
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/ Finance & Banking, Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
