Can My Employer Require Me to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
The short answer is YES – an employer can require employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition to continued employment. It is yet to be determined IF employers will make this requirement of their employees. Should your employer require you to obtain...
Featuring Pandemic Parenting Inc.
BCC proudly features Pandemic Parenting, Inc., a nationally recognized non-profit organization providing resources to all those who care for children during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization is led by Dr. Amanda Zelechoski, a Valparaiso...
Attorney Steele Joins the Board of Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana
Attorney Kevin E. Steele has been invited to join the board of Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana (MHANWI), a nonprofit organization leading from a foundation built on prevention and empowerment of vulnerable adults and children, through education, referral,...
Attorney Rifai Joins the Board of Center of Workforce Innovations, Inc. in Valparaiso
Attorney Dana Rifai has been invited to join the board of the Center of Workforce Innovations, Inc., a nonprofit workforce development organization with its finger on the pulse of employment and economic development in Indiana. I’m honored and excited to join the...
Tax Consequences of PPP Forgiveness
Whether you have already had your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiven, or you are waiting for news from your lender, it is important to start planning ahead for the tax consequences of PPP forgiveness. Fortunately, there is something you can do to ensure...
Join BCC in Honoring Our Veterans
Burke Costanza & Carberry joins its employees and the rest of the nation in recognizing Veterans Day and honoring all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces past and present. We celebrate and pay tribute to America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of...
Should I License or Franchise?
Licensing vs. Franchising Both licensing and franchising are legal relationships, that must follow laws in order to be used to develop and expand your business. Failing to follow these requirements can open you up to the possibility of legal action by those you...
Special Needs Trusts and the Secure Act
The Secure Act has thrown all estate planners for a loop. It requires, among other things, a beneficiary of an inherited individual retirement account (IRA) to receive required minimum distributions (RMD) over the course of 10-years, rather than stretching out...
The Art of Negotiating A Franchise Agreement
Myth: Franchise Agreements Are Not NegotiableFact: Many Terms Are Negotiable If You Know Which Ones The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and Franchise Agreement outline all of the terms and conditions as well as your relationship with the Franchisor. These...