Section 230 of the U.S. Code has suddenly become one of the government’s hottest topics, thanks in part to a recently released Executive Order penned by President Trump. As of the date of this article, there is pending legislation,
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The Ciric Law Firm Blog, published by The Ciric Law Firm, PLLC, covers legal topics including estate planning and administration, art and cultural heritage law with a focus on litigation and dispute resolution, not-for-profit organization formation and tax-exempt status, fintech and blockchain regulatory issues, and commercial litigation. The blog also addresses practical legal concerns such as financial assistance programs for small businesses, legal rights related to last rites and funeral arrangements, and evolving legal standards for museums and cultural institutions. It provides updates and analysis relevant to clients navigating complex legal and regulatory environments in New York and beyond.
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LAST WISHES: LEGAL RIGHTS CONCERNING LAST RITES
By Pierre Ciric
When working on an estate plan, most of the focus is on “stuff.” It is easy to make a list of financial assets, heirlooms, real estate and other physical items acquired, and put together how you want to dispose of…
UPDATED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IN NEW YORK
By Pierre Ciric
In a previous article, we laid out initial financial assistance available for small businesses in New York affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. As of April 23, the U.S. Congress has passed H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health…
KEEPING YOUR HEAD ABOVE WATER: ARE MUSEUMS REALLY ABLE TO SELL ARTWORK FROM THEIR COLLECTIONS TO SURVIVE?
By Pierre Ciric
As COVID-19 spread across the globe, most museums were forced to close their doors to the public to comply with “stay at home” orders and social distancing requirements. Like many other businesses, museums are cutting pay and furloughing workers in…
ADDITIONAL FEDERAL TAX EXTENSIONS TO JULY 15TH
By Pierre Ciric
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), has extended more deadlines to allow additional relief to taxpayers who have income tax returns due, or other filing and/or payment requirements that fall after April 1st and before July 15th. On April 9, 2020,…
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN NEW YORK CITY
By Pierre Ciric
In a previous article we discussed various financial assistance programs available to small businesses in New York City due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This article focuses on the financial assistance programs available to not-for-profit organizations in New York City as…
SPEAKING ON BEHALF OF SOMEONE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES – NEW YORK HEALTH CARE PROXIES AND SURROGATES
By Pierre Ciric
As the US battles the COVID-19 pandemic, there are numerous stories from both the famous to everyday people, who had family members placed into medically-induced comas and put on ventilators to survive. However, once someone is unable to communicate…
New York Gov. Cuomo Issuing Orders Significantly Impacting Your Legal Rights
By Pierre Ciric
As the COVID-19 global health crisis impacts U.S. businesses in all industries and Americans in their daily lives, states have reacted quickly to manage the health and economic effects of the pandemic.
As of this article’s publication date, the New…
Financial Assistance for Small Businesses in New York City
By Pierre Ciric
[Updated: March 30, 2020]
With the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020, the impact on our communities and our businesses here in New York and across the United States is likely to be immense and…
Some Significant Adjustments to the 2020 Tax Season
By Pierre Ciric
[Updated: April 2, 2020]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the regular lives of U.S. citizens and New Yorkers, it also has a significant impact on the 2020 tax season as well. Both the U.S. federal government and New…