One of the less joyous aspects of the new year is the delivery of your real estate tax assessment notice. For some homeowners, and for many commercial property owners, a review of whether you should file an appeal, is a worthwhile process. We have significant experience in this field. In fact, we won one of the largest tax refunds in the history of Bergen County in the University Plaza case. If you want us to help you evaluate your tax assessment, and determine whether you should consider filing a tax appeal on or before April 1, 2001, please call me or my partner, Bob Jacobs.

This spring, various practice groups will hold executive briefings at our offices or off-site. Already scheduled are two briefings you may wish to attend. The Intellectual Property/Media and Entertainment Group will host a seminar for companies involved in e-media web-site design and software creation. Leading that event will be Renata Lowenbraun and Khoren Bandazian.

Also this spring a group of our attorneys will deliver a business seminar for companies which have been in business for two or more years, are growing fast, and now face a new set of issues. Included on the agenda are segments on avoiding employment-based problems, such as workers compensation and unemployment compensation insurance, negotiating with a bank for financing, trademark and copyright issues, real estate issues, collections, and much more. If you see your business or practice as transitioning from start up to high growth phase, this briefing is for you.

If you would like to be included on our invitation list, please contact me or our administrator, Sue Janssen, sjanssen@winnebantalaw.com.

Speaking of dot com, our web site is in process of a major overhaul and the new one will be in place shortly. On it, for instance, you will be able to register for briefings as well as register to receive news updates by e-mail.

I hope this year will be a prosperous and healthy one for you and yours. Very truly yours,