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Wishing our clients, colleagues and community continued good health, safety, prosperity and happiness as we close out what has been a most challenging year for so many. #happyholidays #buffalony

Do you and your loved ones have a Power of Attorney in place? Now, more than ever, you should. John Leone, an attorney in our Estate Law Practice Group, shares the latest changes in New York State that make securing a Power of Attorney an easier process than in years past. https://bit.ly/34wu5iK

2020 has certainly been an unusual year, and with it comes unique considerations for employers when it comes to holiday parties. https://bit.ly/3oH7OX1

When Gross Shuman P.C. attorney Carolyn DeVaughn wrote a blog six months ago talking about the impact of COVID-19 on estate planning, few of us expected that six months later the country would still be in the midst of the global pandemic. Given that we are, and that proper estate planning is more important now than ever, Carolyn has written an updated post to address where we stand today with 2020 fast coming to a close. https://bit.ly/32GvTF6

At Gross Shuman, our attorneys are committed to the community we call home. Whether it is volunteering time, donating money, or giving back through pro bono work, our team is passionate about serving the people of Western New York. Attorney Jonathan Schechter has been active in the community for decades. His was recently named President of the Foundation of Jewish Philanthropies, where he will lead the giving initiative of one of WNY's wonderful foundations. Congratulations Jonathan, and thank you for your service! https://bit.ly/31xSrHl

Last week, the Buffalo Bills filed paperwork to attempt to trademark #BillsMafia, the longstanding moniker given to the Bills' fanbase. Many fans took to social media to object to the team attempting to monetize the name. Will the team be allowed to claim ownership of the term? Will a previously filed trademark application supersede the Bills' application? Gross Shuman P.C. Intellectual Property Attorney Les Greenbaum breaks the matter down in our latest legal blog. https://bit.ly/2HjXzYk

Join Gross Shuman P.C. attorneys Kevin Burke and Kevin Lelonek as they lead a labor and employment CLE, "The Evolution of Restrictive Covenants," on Wednesday, October 21 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. This is a virtual (zoom) event. Details in the link below. Hosted by the Charles S. Desmond Inn of Court. https://bit.ly/3kiCCfj

Are you or a loved one disabled and struggling with the costs of care? The ABLE Act may offer some relief. Gross Shuman P.C. attorney Katherine Liebner breaks down the Act and its advantages in our latest legal blog. https://bit.ly/31iOPsX

Do you know YOUR rights? COVID-19 has brought with it many changes in the way New Yorkers live. With those changes have come unexpected potential legal pitfalls. Knowing your rights is the first step in protecting yourself. This guide from the NYS Department of Health is a great place to start. If you have legal questions, our team at Gross Shuman P.C. is a phone call away. 716.854.4300.

One of the many things our attorneys love about practicing law in Buffalo is that it is a tight-knit legal community. Attorneys can be adversaries in the courtroom but remain collegial and share a mutual respect for each other bound by a shared passion for the law. The recent tragic deaths of attorney Steve Barnes and his niece, attorney Elizabeth Barnes, hit close to home for every attorney practicing in Buffalo. Whether you knew Steve or not, whether you faced him in court ...or not, he was part of our legal community and his death is a collective loss. We wish his family, friends and colleagues comfort during these difficult times, and we stand with many others who have voiced how much his love of the law, his zealous representation of his clients, and the many contributions he made to our community, will be missed. https://bit.ly/3iCxxg6

The readers of Buffalo Business First now know what our attorneys, staff and clients all know: Dave Elibol is an outstanding attorney. But don't take our word for it: The Legal Elite selection process is based on nominations submitted from the community, with the top vote-getters being honored. Congratulations Dave! https://bit.ly/3d2MeI5

COVID-19 may eventually go away, but remote workers are here to stay --at least in larger numbers than ever before. With all of the advantages of a remote workforce, there can be some pitfalls as well. Gross Shuman P.C. Labor and Employment Attorney B. Kevin Burke Jr. offers some guidance for employers about how to best manage remote workers to avoid potentially costly claims down the road. https://bit.ly/30hqGSS

Thanks to Patrick Connelly at Buffalo Business First for including our attorney, Bob Feldman, in his latest article. https://bit.ly/3kYuTTg

Due to a backlog in mail processing at the Internal Revenue Service, the agency has temporarily stopped sending out notices regarding overdue taxes. If you are behind on your federal taxes, you may not get a letter, but you still owe the cash. Gross Shuman's John Leone explains: https://bit.ly/3cuKxCM

No one likes to talk about taxes, but sometimes it's important. This is one of those times. Hugh Carlin, B. Kevin Burke, Jr., and Katherine Liebner are part of the Labor and Employment team here at Gross Shuman P.C. They put together this informative blog on some things for employers and employees to consider in the wake of the Payroll Tax "Holiday" that was launched on September 1, 2020. https://bit.ly/2Fub07L.

For the many business owners across our region, the Erie County COVID-19 page is an excellent resource to keep up to date with the ever-changing information related to COVID-19 and the potential impact on your operations.