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Negocios: Costos del litigio (tribunal estatal)

Es esencialmente imposible decirle a un cliente cuánto terminará costando una demanda. Sin embargo, eso no significa que no puedas tener al menos alguna idea de qué esperar. Ese es el propósito de este artículo.

BUSINESS PRACTICES: Limiting Personal Liability (Part II)

This is a continuation of our discussion regarding the breakdown of liability protection afforded to owners and officers as a result of the economic crisis and business scandals in the US and around the world. It is true the American legal system is set up to shield owners/officers from corporate liabilities, but nothing draws public outcry like an executive who fills his pockets through misdeeds and then hides behind the corporate skirt.

BUSINESS: Limiting Personal Liability (Part III)

This is the final part to our discussion aimed at helping owners and officers avoid personal responsibility for the obligations and liabilities their companies take on in the course of doing business. The first part provided an overview of the key issues related to corporate liability. The second part focused on what not to do. Here, we get to proactive techniques for guarding against personal responsibility.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: Video – LLCs for Real Estate Investment

Real estate attorney, Jeff Harrington, shares his insights on the use of LLCs in real estate investment. 

E-1 Trader

Work Visas: Traders (E-1)

This is an overview of the eligibility requirements and key features of the E-1 Treaty Trade Visa.

TAX CONTROVERSY: PART I – OVERVIEW

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the process, which is referred to as “tax controversy,” so you will have an idea of what to expect and can make wise, cost-effective decisions about how to proceed.

Tax Controversy: Part II—Audit

If you have managed to land on the IRS’ (or Department of Revenue’s) radar, and the agent is conducting an examination of your return, you are undoubtedly considering your options.  This article is intended to give you an idea of what to expect and some of the key considerations along the way.

Labor Law: Unpaid Training

There is a presumption that time spent by employees attending Training should be paid in order to comply with the FLSA. However, the presumption can be overcome if the four relevant factors above are met.

Labor Law: Unpaid Interns in Florida

There are a lot of good things to be said about doing business in the US. Many Americans don’t realize how much easier things are here, as compared to some other parts of the world. There are a few notable exceptions, however, and using unpaid interns may be one.

TAX CONTROVERSY–PART III: TAX COURT

When we say «tax controversy,» most people think of audits, which is not wrong.  However, the process can go beyond just an examination of your return.