Stricter Work Permit Rules: Economic Impact on the U.S. Economy and Immigrants

Stricter Work Permit Rules: Economic Impact on the U.S. Economy and Immigrants

By Esther Claudette Gittens President Trump’s executive order to deny work permits to immigrants awaiting legal status decisions has profound implications for the U.S. economy and affected individuals. While the administration aims to prioritize American workers, the policy could exacerbate labor shortages, reduce tax revenue, and strain public assistance programs. Introduction On the first day […]

How New York Can Defend Against Trump’s Mass Deportations

How New York Can Defend Against Trump’s Mass Deportations

By Zach Ahmad , New York Civil Liberties Union | Editorial credit: Ameer Mussard-Afcari / shutterstock.com Trump’s efforts to expel millions of immigrants are a threat to all of us. New York State is home to nearly 700,000 undocumented immigrants. Most of them have lived in New York for more than a decade. They are our […]

U.S. Small Business Administration and Department of Defense Celebrate Successful First Year for the Small Business Investment Company Critical Technology Initiative

U.S. Small Business Administration and Department of Defense Celebrate Successful First Year for the Small Business Investment Company Critical Technology Initiative

U.S Small Business Administration, SBA Press Office | Editorial credit: RossHelen / shutterstock.com  More Than a Dozen Private Funds to Invest $2.8 Billion in Over 1,000 Critical Technology Startups and Small Businesses WASHINGTON– Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Secretary Lloyd J. Austin, head of the U.S. Department Secretary of Defense (DoD) announced 13 […]

Understanding the General and Limited Liability Legal Benefits of an LLC and Situations Where Limited Liability Can Be Revoked

Understanding the General and Limited Liability Legal Benefits of an LLC and Situations Where Limited Liability Can Be Revoked

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Zhanna Hapanovich / shutterstock.com  To maintain the protection of limited liability, LLC members must follow certain best practices, including keeping personal and business finances separate, maintaining adequate capitalization, operating ethically and lawfully, and avoiding personal guarantees. The Limited Liability Company (LLC) is one of the most popular business […]

Millions of Jobs, Billions in Economic Growth at Stake if Small Business Tax Deduction Expires

Millions of Jobs, Billions in Economic Growth at Stake if Small Business Tax Deduction Expires

Editorial Credit: Yuriy K / shutterstock.com New EY macroeconomic analysis, NFIB survey of small business owners illustrate impacts of potential massive tax hike on small businesses ALBANY, NY (Sept. 20, 2024) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released two new, impactful reports regarding the federal 20% Small Business Tax Deduction, which is scheduled […]

Chapter 13 vs. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for Small Business Owners in New York: Navigating Your Options

Chapter 13 vs. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for Small Business Owners in New York: Navigating Your Options

Editorial Credit: Vitalii Vodolazskyi / shutterstock.com  If you’re a small business owner in New York grappling with insurmountable debt, missed payrolls, or unpaid suppliers, you may be considering bankruptcy as a way to manage your financial crisis. Choosing the right type of bankruptcy—Chapter 13 or Chapter 11—can make all the difference in how effectively you […]