Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and Benefitial Ownership Information Access (BOI)

Como mencioné en mi artículo del 8 de agosto de 2023 en LinkedIn,  a partir del 1 de enero de 2024, un gran numero de entidades legales incorporadas, organizadas o registradas para hacer negocios en un estado de EE. UU. deberán divulgar información (Benefitial Ownership Information Access (BOI)) sobre las personas que al final poseen o controlan a la entidad,  a la Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) según la Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Esto aplica…

The So-Called Historic Low of Unemployment in Puerto Rico

In recent news, the headlines tout a record-low 6.1% unemployment rate in Puerto Rico, celebrating apparent economic progress. However, digging deeper into the numbers reveals a more complex story that goes beyond the surface-level statistics. The reality is that a significant portion of the population remains outside the official scope of these figures, painting a less optimistic picture of the island’s workforce. Commonly heard phrases like “I just cannot find people to do the job”…

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Commercial Arbitration Contract Clauses and Litigation

In regular commercial arbitration or international commercial arbitration  there is a certain amount of flexibility when it comes to evidence rules. Generally, parties are free to craft their own rules, so long as they are within the broad regulations governing the dispute, arbitration, and procedure. It is also important to consider the applicable applicable jurisdictions that the parties have agreed to abide by, as both common law and civil law systems can influence the process….

Navigating Workplace Toxicity: Effective Management Strategies

Toxic workers can pose a significant challenge for any organization, especially for small businesses, and in jurisdictions like Puerto Rico, where strong employee protection laws are in place. Their presence can create a hostile work environment, affecting not only the morale of other employees but also the overall productivity and success of the company. In this article, we will explore issues related to toxic workers, their underlying causes, and effective ways to confront them. For…