Steven discusses his path to success as an entrepreneur and counselor at law. He shares his story of a modest upbringing outside of Boston to his journey of growing his law practice, Konowitz & Greenberg. Steven discusses the keys to his success and the strategies he still uses on a daily basis to ensure winning… Continue reading »
Mar
30
HOW TO STAY SAFE IN TIMES OF TROUBLE: BE GOOD TO YOURSELF AND YOUR LOVED ONES BY PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM POTENTIAL ABUSE
Dear Friends, Colleagues and Clients: If I have thought this once over the past two weeks, I have thought about this hundreds of times: We are living in a precarious, often frightening, time. For many, it means self-quarantining and dealing with the resultant financial, psychological and emotional stressors. For others, top that off with children… Continue reading »
Jan
31
Do You Know What’s In Your Will?
Before you signed your Last Will and Testament, did you read it carefully? Do you know and understand the contents of your will? Does your will reflect your wishes today for the disposition of your assets? The language in a will is not always easy to follow or comprehend, but there is a reasonable expectation… Continue reading »
Aug
05
Don’t miss out on a 529 College Savings Plan
With Fall college tuition bills due right about now, it is difficult to ignore just how expensive a college education is. During the 2014-2015 academic year, the average cost of tuition, room and board at a public four year college increased about 3% to $18,943, and about 3.6% to $42,419 for a four year private… Continue reading »
Jul
10
Update to the Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Provision
Update: As of July 1, 2015, the Massachusetts Earned Sick Time is in effect. The Final Regulations, which contain revisions to the “Safe Harbor” provision, as well as additional details and guidance regarding the new law, can be found at http://www.mass.gov/ago/doing-business-in-massachusetts/labor-laws-and-public-construction/earned-sick-time
Jul
08
Flying the U.S. Flag at Half-Staff
As July 4th approaches, I am constantly thinking when does the U.S. Flag get to be flown at half–staff? I was surprised to learn that there is a Flag Code. Until World War I little thought was given to standardizing the display of Old Glory. Then, in 1923, the American Legion and other groups implemented… Continue reading »
May
26
“Safe Harbor” Rule for Massachusetts Paid Sick Time Law
Massachusetts voters, on November 4, 2014, approved Ballot Question 4, “Earned Sick Time for Employees.” The new law, which goes into effect on July 1, 2015, requires all private employers to provide employees with up to 40 hours of sick leave during each calendar year. The law requires this paid sick leave for all employers… Continue reading »
Mar
07
Etiquette
Many of you may know that I went to law school to get pregnant. Suffice it to say, I did not accomplish my goal. That resulted in me building my family through adoption and leaving the door to my house and heart open. How one builds a family is an intimate story. Some pieces are… Continue reading »
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Konowitz & Greenberg, P.C. is not your average law firm. Our unique approach to law both protects individual and corporate clients in the event of law disputes, as well as provides proactive consultation and advice to clients as they plan for success in their business and personal lives.
