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10 Tips for Growing a Successful Business in 2022

Explore the Possibility of Doing Business with the Government Although they come with a great deal of paperwork and regulations, once you learn the ropes, you might find that securing contracts with state or federal government agencies could be lucrative for your company. These contracts often allow the contractor to earn a healthy profit margin from a client who is usually more reliable at paying its financial obligations than a private sector customer who might be experiencing financial strug
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10 Tips Parents Can Teach Their Kids to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents | J&Y

Ten Safety Tips Parents Can Teach Their Kids to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents Thousands of individuals are killed or injured in pedestrian accidents each year in the United States. During 2016, twenty percent of the children under 15 years of age killed in traffic accidents were pedestrians. Parents and caregivers can help reduce the risk of pedestrian accidents for kids by helping children learn and practice safe pedestrian behaviors. Also, parents and caregivers can help avoid pedestrian acciden
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10 Ways to Prevent Building Construction Site Accidents

Construction site accidents result in thousands of deaths and injuries each year. While it may be impossible to control all conditions at a construction site, owners, operators, and employees can take steps to prevent accidents at building construction sites. Our California construction accident lawyers encourage all parties to implement and utilize safety measures at construction sites to help prevent injuries and the tragic loss of life. Because construction site accidents occur even though s
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10 Ways to Really Screw Up Your Business

If you run headfirst into the business world without a detailed business plan, you may be closing your business before it gets off the ground. A business plan provides you with a detailed guide for daily operations. A business plan also helps you define your market and objections. Even an established business needs a plan and needs to review and update the plan periodically. When you begin a business, it can be very helpful to have a mentor who understands the requirements and challenges of ope
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12 End-of-Life Documents You Need Now | Maryland Estate Planning Law

Twelve Estate Planning Documents You Need Now Everyone can benefit from estate planning. As you seek legal advice about your estate plan, you may want to discuss these 12 specific documents with your estate lawyer: 1. Last Will and Testament Everyone needs a Last Will and Testament, regardless of their financial situation. Having a will ensures that your wishes are carried out. Dying without a Will results in the Maryland intestate laws deciding how to distribute your assets. A letter of ins
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12 Headaches Your Loved Ones May Face with Improper Estate Planning

Is It Really a Big Deal if I Don’t Make a Will or Living Trust? One of the worst mistakes a person can make is to die intestate. If you die without a valid will or living trust, you are intestate. The consequences of intestacy are these: • None Your estate must go through the probate courts before anything gets distributed to your loved ones. • None It will be more expensive to administer your estate if you die intestate than if you had a will or living trust. • None Not only will be there be l
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15 Business Terms Every Entrepreneur Should Know in 2022 | Maryland Business Law Topics

Accounts payable is the designation for the amount of money you owe to creditors or suppliers. This can be short-term business loans, credit cards, or even leasing costs for real estate. Accounts receivable is the designation for the amount of money owed to you by your customers or clients. This is useful in business valuations and contains money owed for the merchandise or services you provided customers on credit. The balance sheet is one of the most important financial documents, and it com
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2019 Study Shows California Pedestrians at High Risk

Pedestrians have always been at risk of being injured or killed in accidents involving motor vehicles. However, recent studies have shown that the risk to pedestrians has grown over the past decade. A higher percentage of pedestrians are being injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents. Our California pedestrian accident attorney looks at one recent study that places California in the top 20 most dangerous states for pedestrians. A recent report shows that California ranks as the 16th most da
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[2020 Tax Update] Thinking about Selling Your Business? —

It’s important to understand that selling your business has significant tax implications. Knowing what you want from your business is critical in determining how you structure the sale and minimize exposure to heavy tax burdens. The first step in strategizing the sale of your business should be to enlist the assistance of a tax attorney as your advisor. As a tax planning professional, your Columbia, Maryland tax attorney will explain options for your specific situation; they are best equipped t
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2021 IRS Tax Extension Deadline Extended - What You Need to Know

The United States Congress has responded to the ongoing crisis by authorizing relief to American taxpayers through stimulus checks, increased unemployment benefits, and small business loans. Recently, IRS Commissioner Chuck Rittig directly recognized the hardships people are suffering due to the pandemic and the need for the IRS to navigate the changes in circumstances as a result. In keeping with the commissioner’s comments, the IRS has issued an automatic postponement of the federal income t
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2022 Tax Changes: IRS Issues Inflation Adjustments

2022 Tax Changes Which Will Affect Your Tax Return in 2023 Many IRS inflation adjustments applicable to 2022 tax returns could significantly impact individual income tax filers. Inflation adjustments impact tax brackets, deductions, estate tax, standard deductions, retirement contributions, and many other tax provisions. Below is a summary of a few changes to tax provisions that impact the average taxpayer for the tax year 2022. Changes in Tax Brackets and Tax Rates for 2022 The IRS is not ch
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3 Common Defenses to Overcome Wrongful Death Suit

Three Most Common Defenses to Overcome in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit When a family member dies suddenly, loved ones usually want to know why. They want to know how a tragedy like that could occur and who was responsible for causing their loved one’s death. In many cases, family members turn to Los Angeles wrongful death attorneys to help them get answers to their questions. A wrongful death lawyer investigates the circumstances surrounding the death to determine if negligence, errors, or other w
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3 Common Examples of Wrongful Death Cases

Nothing can take away the pain of losing a loved one. Sometimes, a person’s death results from negligence, recklessness, or an intentional act. If you are facing this situation, you may be able to bring a claim for damages resulting from the death of your family member. This claim is a wrongful death claim and can help you recover financially from the devastating effects of the passing of your loved one. Our California wrongful death attorneys can help evaluate your situation and determine if yo
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4 Common Mistakes People Make After a Car Accident

If you got hurt in a car accident in California, you might make the mistake of trying to resolve your injury claim without a personal injury lawyer on your side. You might think that you cannot afford to hire an attorney to handle your case. Personal injury lawyers generally handle car accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that they get paid at the end of the case, out of the settlement proceeds or award. You should not have any upfront expenses for litigation costs or attorney
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4 Common Motorcycle Crashes and How to Avoid Them

4 Common Motorcycle Crashes and How to Avoid Them Motor vehicle accidents are the second leading cause of injury and death among people ages 1-65. Of those, accidents involving motorcycles are the most deadly. Riders should take every precaution to avoid potentially life-threatening accidents. Helpful actions include wearing protective gear and taking rider education courses. Still, that may not be enough. California motorcycle accident attorneys urge motorcyclists to become familiar with fou
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4 Construction Accident Injuries That You Need to Know

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous places to work because there are so many accidents that result in injuries to construction workers. If you are aware of some of the most common ways that people get hurt on the job site, you might be able to avoid getting injured. Here is a brief overview of the top 4 construction accident injuries that you need to know if you work in the construction industry. A California personal injury attorney can help you seek money damages if you got
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4 Premises Liability Injuries That You Need to Know

If you got injured on someone else’s property because of a hazardous condition, you might have a premises liability injury claim against the property owner. Sometimes people mistakenly think that it was merely bad luck or their own fault if they got hurt at a business or someone else’s house, but the owner might be responsible for your losses, like medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Here are four common premises liability injuries that you need to know. A California personal inj
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4 Things to Know About Dog Bite Accidents

4 Things to Know About Dog Bite Accidents Millions of pet owners enjoy the love and companionship of dogs. While dogs may be playful, peaceful, and loving to their owners, they may not react the same way to other people or animals. Roughly 4.5 million dog bites are reported annually, with the majority occurring in California. And, while many dog bites don’t result in physical injury, the emotional trauma of a dog attack can be severe and long-lasting. California dog bite accident attorneys ad
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4 Things to Know About Dog Bite Accidents

Approximately 4.5 million cases of dog bites are reported in the United States each year, with the majority occurring in California. While it is common to find that these do not result in serious physical injuries, the emotional trauma resulting from the attack tends to be long lasting. When dealing with cases related to this type of attack, there are four factors to take into account: The state of California has a strict set of liability rules when it comes to dog ownership, especially in situ
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5 Clauses Every Business Partnership Contract Needs

Foremost, ensure that your partnership contract includes at least one clause outlining all the major duties expected of each partner. These duties can include: ● What role they will play in the company or partnership ● What level of decision-making power they hold ● The level of authority each partner has ● What management duties or other responsibilities partners may be responsible for A clause outlining partner duties will help ensure that each partner knows what’s expected of them and th
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