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A Primer on the ESOP

When evaluating the various alternatives for an exit strategy, a business owner should consider a sale to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).  In order to determine whether an ESOP is the best strategy, it is necessary to become familiar with its elements. To find out more details on ‘Why the Employee Stock Ownership Plan May Be a Sound Alternative’ read the fulle article by Attorneys Steven J. Schwartz and David K. WebberClick here for article.

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Attorney James B. Sheils to Serve Fourth Consecutive Term as East Longmeadow, MA Town Moderator

Attorney James B. Sheils has been re-elected for his fourth term as East Longmeadow, Massachusetts Town Moderator. Sheils has held his position as town moderator for nine consecutive years, over three-year terms. He will continue to serve the town of East Longmeadow in his fourth term, presiding over town meetings he describes as, “the most democratic form of government in the United States.”

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The Upside-down Education

A college education should increase a person’s earning capacity over a lifetime.  Unfortunately, many graduates are finding that the value of their education is outweighed by heavy student-loan debt. This may be the reason that the delinquency rate on student loans has surpassed that of other types of consumer loans, such as credit cards and car loans. To find out if Bankruptcy is an alternative for relief from student loans read the full article by Attorney L.  Alexandra HoganClick here for article.

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