The number of older Americans with student loan debt – either theirs or someone else’s -- is growing. Learning how to deal with this debt is now a fact of life for many seniors heading into retirement.
According to a study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the number of older borrowers increased by at least 20 percent between 2012 and 2017. Some of these borrowers were borrowing for themselves, but the majority was borrowing for others. The study found that 73 percent of [...]
USCIS to Launch 2021 Cap-Subject H-1B Registration Starting March 1
February 28, 2020
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) today announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 1 and run through noon Eastern on March 20.
Prospective H-1B cap-subject petitioners or their representatives will be able to register during this time period. Submitting an H-1B registration requires a USCIS online [...]
Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP is pleased to announce that Lindsey Johnson & Robert Kawecki have become Associates of the Firm.
Lindsey graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego in 2015, and received her J.D. from Albany Law School in 2019. She will focus her practice in Elder Law, Trusts & Estates and Real Estate.
Robert graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2016, and received his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law in [...]
With a new year comes new resolutions. Most people’s resolutions generally involve physical health and wellness. While such resolutions are admirable, there are other resolutions that are far easier to keep that simply involve getting out old documents and making an appointment with your lawyer.
The following resolutions are easy ways to make sure that your estate and elder law matters are up to date for the new year and years to come:
1. Confirm your [...]
We are proud to announce that Scott R. Kurkoski, Esq. has been elected to serve as Assistant Managing Partner of the Firm. Mr. Kurkoski received his B.A. degree from Ithaca College (1985) and his J.D. degree from Temple University Law School (1989). He concentrates his practice in the areas of business and real estate transactions, renewable energy projects and commercial litigation. He is Chair of the LG&T Energy and Cannabis Practice Groups.