How has COVID-19 affected the EB-5 program?

By: Randolph M. Wright and Simon M. Edelstein The EB-5 visa program is also known as the Immigrant Investor Program. The program grants lawful permanent residency status  to a foreign individual who makes a qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise. The...

Child custody and substance abuse

By: John J. Schrot, Jr. Drug and alcohol abuse/addiction is definitely a consideration when it comes to determining custody of a child, whether in the context of a divorce, post-divorce, a non-marital situation, child protection proceeding, or otherwise. Parenting...

Common pitfalls in the sale of goods internationally

By: Omar Sawaf In an increasingly  globalized world, mid/small sized U.S. manufacturers are tapping into international markets to boost revenues (and vice versa).  These efforts offer tremendous opportunity, but also carry risk for the inexperienced firm.  A critical...

How the Secure Act Affects the IRAs in Your Estate Plan 

By Patrice M. Ticknor and Harvey B. Wallace II The Secure Act was passed by Congress in December 2019.  A major goal of the Act was to raise revenue by accelerating tax on Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) by changing the pay-out rules for most non-spouse...