On June 1, 2020, in a 2-1 decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (6th Circuit) ruled that the voluntary contributions to an employer’s qualified retirement plan (e.g., a 401(k)) by a person in Chapter 13 bankruptcy are excluded from “disposable income” for purposes of determining how much of her […]
Every industry has been or will be affected by the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, as the world continues to grapple with the ongoing health and financial crisis, businesses are trying to determine and guard against the impacts. For example, there are ongoing contractual obligations to many parties and in a multitude of […]
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has pushed the U.S., and the rest of the world, into an economic recession. All stakeholders in the real estate market – lenders, borrowers, landlords, and tenants – will suffer consequences, and many, severely. To help those who are affected understand and respond to the impacts, this article reviews the […]
The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that all offices will remain closed through May 3, 2020, or until further notice. Therefore, please note the following impacts: All scheduled in-person appointments, hearings, and interviews during this time are automatically canceled. USCIS will automatically reschedule all canceled appointments by mailing new appointment notices […]
First and foremost, we hope you and those close to you are safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. As a client of Widerman Malek, we are always looking out for your best interest. We have received countless calls and emails about the recently enacted SBA stimulus programs. There is a lot of confusion […]
We were proud to host the 7th Annual “Kickin’ It For Hope” kickball tournament which raised money for the No Bad Days Foundation, a nonprofit who provides life-enhancing medical devices and other necessities for children with disabilities that have been denied by insurance. This year, over 250 people were in attendance, and the […]
Please join the No Bad Days Foundation, Widerman Malek and members of the Brevard County community for this annual fun day of kickball and other family-friendly activities! Kickin’ It For Hope Event Details Saturday, February 8, 2020 Pre-registration: 9 a.m. ~ Games begin: 10 a.m. Viera Regional Park 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, […]
Widerman Malek strives to keep our clients informed about the latest national and global intellectual property news. Our Mumbai colleagues from the law firm of Singhania & Co. recently shared their newsletter about intellectual property in India. Here is what you need to know: In the recent times, India has been trying to establish […]
As a Florida State University alumnus, a recent news topic caught my attention. According to reports, the FSU Seminoles former head football coach, Willie Taggart, was possibly fired without the execution of a formal contract. Allegedly, the only document memorializing the university’s hiring of Taggart was a nine-page letter of agreement. Of course, if […]
