In July, our team of attorneys published an article about a new corporate reporting requirement from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) that took effect on Jan. 1, 2024. Commonly referred to as the Corporate Transparency Act, the new regulations mandated various business types to complete an additional beneficial ownership filing or face penalties, which range from civil fines of up to $500 for each day a violation continues to criminal fines of up to $10,000 and possible imprisonment for up to two years. Recently, a series of court orders has temporarily affected the enforcement of BOI filings and the

You are getting divorced, and your lawyer keeps mentioning something called “discovery.” Ah, yes, another one of those legal terms you have heard in passing but know very little about. You want to ask what it means but do not want to come across as uneducated about the legal process. Instead, you nod and hope that everything will make sense eventually. The good news is that most divorce attorneys are great at explaining things in simple terms to their clients. As you quickly learn, discovery is one of many crucial first steps you will go through in your divorce case.

Group Personal injury cases are common year-round and range from minor disruptions to daily life to cases where the injured party and their family are severely impacted and deserve compassionate support and strategic legal representation. That said, the winter season can be inherently dangerous and is known as one of the busiest times of the year for personal injury matters. While you may prioritize avoiding such calamities, accidents can happen to anyone at any time—especially if they involve someone else’s negligence. With that in mind, our legal professionals compiled a list of common personal injuries to be aware of and

As one year winds to a close and another begins, now is the perfect time to review your estate plan and ensure everything is in order. This is especially true if it has been a few years since you and your estate planning attorney sat down to craft your Will, Trust, Power of Attorney, and other critical legal documents. After all, life changes such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, death, and even opening or selling a business can all impact the effectiveness of your estate plan over time. If you would like to discuss your existing estate

It is a typical Wednesday morning, and as you sit down with your cup of coffee and open your laptop, the first email you notice near the top of your inbox is an invoice from your divorce attorney. You were expecting a bill, so the fact that you have an amount due is far from a surprise. But as you scan each line of charges to ensure billing transparency, your mind starts racing with concerns. “How do I know how much time was spent on the activities listed?” “The amount for this court filing doesn’t look right.” “Why is there