About Paralegal

McKee Law Office is a full service law firm for small businesses. We are proud to serve as counselor and advisor to small and mid-sized companies in the Philadelphia area. We can help you with business formation, contract drafting, employee problems, dispute resolution, tax concerns, litigation, and business dissolution. As business owners ourselves, we combine our experience and entrepreneurial spirit to protect your business investment.

Hurricane Irene and Business Owners: now what?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Paralegal

Hurricane Irene has passed through the U.S. Eastern coast yesterdat. In her wake, she leaves behind thousands with flooded homes and businesses. So, how can you, as a business owner, get back on your feet after a disaster? The federal government offers the following resources:

Business owners can visit www.readybusiness.gov for useful tips on how to reopen quickly and lessen the economic blow of the disaster.
The Department of Labor has information on how to take care of your employees when an emergency strikes. Visit www.osha.gov/hurricane

For information on SBA’s disaster assistance programs, visit www.sba.gov/disaster, or call the Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955, for information about low-interest disaster loans.
DisasterAssistance.gov consolidates information about federally funded
government assistance to disaster victims. You can apply for FEMA individual assistance and Small Business Administration loans through a single online application.

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Dr. Phil Settles Naked Man Lawsuit

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Paralegal

Dr.Phil turns 60 years old on September 1^st. Dr. Phil is also known as Phillip McGraw. He has a good reason to celebrate this Thursday. Two weeks ago,he settled a lawsuit involving claims of false imprisonment and misrepresentation. Two woman sued the celebrity psychologist after his show’s producers exposed a naked man to the residents of “The Dr. Phil House” in 2007. The producers wanted to record the ladies’ reaction to the naked man. To be fair, the naked man lived in the house to help resolve his obsession with being a flasher.

Nevertheless, the settlement will help Dr. Phil and CBS save legal fees while protecting his substantial wealth. Dr. Phil made $80 million in 2009.

What can you, as a business owner, learn from this situation? A birthday is a great time for a business owner to re-evaluate his or her estate plan. What should you
consider?

Do you have any pending lawsuits? Will your estate have to pay the judgment, if you lose?
Review your selected estate administrator. Is she or he able to administer your estate?
Are your beneficiaries still alive?
Have your properly funded your trust fund?
Do you still own the assets that you devised in your will or trust?
Have you assumed additional debt? If so, who pays this debt after your death?

These are just a few ideas. I recommend that you schedule a meeting with your attorney immediately.

Feel free to contact McKee Law Office for your free consultation at 215-242-5260.

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What is a debt ceiling?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Paralegal

Congress has a deadline to increase our nation’s debt ceiling by Tuesday, August 2. Last night President Obama addressed the nation and discussed the debt ceiling. But what is it? Basically, our federal government needs a law to authorize it to borrow money. So, periodically, Congress passes a law setting a new cap to the amount the government can borrow at one time. Kelly Erb posted a short-and-sweet explanation about the concept. If you are curious about how the debt ceiling can impact your small business, then read this article by The Street. In addition, philly.com, explains how the government’s default will impact your wallet.

How to purchase property at a Philadelphia Sheriff Sale

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Paralegal

The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office offers a free seminar explaining the process of purchasing a sheriff sale property. The class is given twice a month, on a Wednesday from 12 – 1:30pm in the Sheriff’s Office located in The Land Title Building, 100 S. Broad Street, 5th floor. If you would like to attend please contact Wanda Davis at 215 – 686 – 3572 for registration

September 2010

8th & 22nd

October 2010

13th & 27th

November 2010

3rd & 10th

December 2010

January 2011

12th & 26th

Small Business Speed Coaching – Sept 28th

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Paralegal

Small Business Speed Coaching

Tuesday, September 28th

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Community College of Philadelphia

Winnett Student Life Building, The Great Hall

No Charge

Presented by American Express OPEN and SCORE Philadelphia

Sign up for coaching, networking, insights, resources, tools, inspiration and access to small business experts who understand what you need to succeed.

What to expect:

SCORE Counselors on Site!

You will be paired with a SCORE counselor for 45 minutes of free, individualized mentoring that will answer your questions and direct you to the resources you need.

Supercharge your Business with Social Media.

Amy Larrimore, Vice Chair of Technology of SCORE Philadelphia will present a workshop on tactical tips to go home and get supercharged on Twitter, Facebook, Linked In and more!

Small Business “Been There” Roundtable

SCORE Alliance and Sponsor Partners American Express Open, the US Small Business Administration and other SCORE Resources will have tables on site to provide information and answer questions.

Successful SCORE Clients will participate in a roundtable discussion with attendees and share their help, having “been there” or “done that”.

Member Meet Up – Center City District SIPS – Jul 28th

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Paralegal

CCPA’s Membership Committee Invites you to:

Member Meet Up
(Non members are welcome)

Center City District SIPS
at
Raven Lounge
1718 Sansom Street

Wednesday, July 28
Join us at 5:30 PM

Catch up with old friends and make a few new ones as Center City’s best bars and restaurants host the summer’s happiest hour every Wednesday, from June 2 through August 25, between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Take advantage of $4 cocktails, $3 wine, $2 beers and half-price appetizers.

For complete information on Center City Sips go to

Register Here…
Free for Members
Free for Non-members
CCPA’s Member Meet Up is Free to attend and includes CCD’s sips special deals.

Re-evaluating Your Employee Handbook – Jul 28th

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Paralegal

You Have One, Right?
A Must for Today’s Small Businesses
A Small Business BrainTrust

Wednesday, July 28
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

CCPA’s Office
1528 Walnut Street, 12th Floor

Do your employees know your company’s sexual harassment policy? Do you even have one? Do they know the dress code? Are your vacation and leave policies known? Do you have a clear organizational hierarchy?

Join us for an interactive workshop as we study this fundamental tool for the careful employer: a clear, updated employee handbook. PA law is constantly changing and your handbook must reflect such changes. This presentation will provide tips on drafting the proper employee handbook and ensuring that the handbook meets today’s legal climate.

eth L. Laveris a fourth-year associate at the Philadelphia offices of Margolis Edelstein. He focuses his practice within commercial litigation on employment law, bankruptcy and professional liability defense. Since joining the firm in April 2006, he has gained experience in many areas of complex litigation. www.margolisedelstein.com

To prepare: Bring a copy of your handbook – what ever shape it’s in – or better yet, consider volunteering your handbook as a case study for this workshop. (Contact CCPA for details).

Free “Access to Capital” Workshop – July 21st

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Paralegal

U.S. Small Business Administration Free “Access to Capital” Workshop

Wednesday, July 21 10 am – 12 noon

WORKSHOP TOPICS:

SBA Loan Guaranty Programs Eligibility Requirements
Loan Documentation Requirements
What a Lender Looks For

The Workshop Begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. and is approximately two hours in duration. Please arrive by 9:45 a.m.

Time Will Be Provided At The End Of Each Workshop for One-on-One Discussions

SCORE/GPMBSA Office

105 N. 22nd Street, Philadelphia

The event is open to the public. There is no cost to attend but please call us at 215-231-9880 to register as space is limited

Connect with the State for ARRA contracts

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Paralegal

Connect with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to find out about specific American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding DEP contracting opportunities and networking with ARRA grant recipients, project advisers, and prime contractors.

Registration begins 30 minutes before the event. To register call 1-717-783-3119.

Small Business Resource Fair – Apr 21st

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Paralegal

Small Business Resource Fair
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 4:00PM
Central Library
1901 Vine Street, 19103
215-686-5322

The one-stop shop where you can meet and network with a range of business-to-business service providers, from accountants to web designers to local non-profits. We’re teaming up with the Empowerment Group for this annual event.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor contact Lindsey Shapiro at lshapiro@empowerment-group.org

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