All Articles

Healthcare | Life Sciences

At The Crossroads Of Health Care Reform, Corporate Restructuring And Employment Litigation

Structural changes in the economic environment, changes in economic conditions and changes in legislation and regulation affect all organizations, large or small, for-profit or not-for-profit, privately held or publicly traded, albeit in different ways.  Such changes typically trigger the...

Read More

Finance | Private Equity

Employee Benefits: Not All Are Created Equal

In every instance of employment, a potentially significant difference exists between an employee’s take-home pay and the actual cost of employment to the employer. This difference may be greatly increased by the presence of employer-provided "fringe benefits" – non-wage...

Read More

Real Estate

Property Owners Need To Seize Tax Opportunities – Before Provisions Expire

New York City commercial real estate is enjoying a significant comeback. Commercial properties were less affected by the economic downturn than residential property or business ventures. Now, as the economy improves and as interest rates remain dramatically low, lenders have regained confidence...

Read More

Intellectual Property

Will The New Patent Law Remove Barriers To Monetization?

At OpportunIP LLC we work with owners of intellectual property (IP) to foster innovation by helping them realize the hidden value inherent in their patent portfolios. Specifically, we work with IP owners to develop strategic relationships with other entities that result in alternative...

Read More

Board of Directors

Boards Of Directors Rely On Counsel, Too

Introduction Members of the board of directors have overall responsibility for the activities of the organization. The board acts on behalf of the shareholders to make policy decisions and provide oversight. By design, a corporate board has great power and also great responsibility. While...

Read More

Labor & Employment

Damages In Labor And Employment Disputes: Designing The Economic Damages Model And The Role Of The Expert

Labor and employment disputes may result from allegations of employment discrimination, and from work-related injury, wrongful death incidents or medical malpractice. In many cases, such disputes lead to claims of lost earnings and other compensation and may also include a claim of damages to...

Read More

Tax

Tax Tips For Start-Ups: Sales And Employment Withholding Tax: Collecting Sales Tax and Withholding Employment Tax is a Serious Responsibility for a Start-up Business

Tax ranks high among the many structural issues a start-up business needs to consider. Even tax responsibilities that may seem straightforward - such as collecting sales tax and setting up withholding for employees - can be challenging and should be approached carefully. When you start a...

Read More