A trial lawyer recently described appellate practice to me as “a lot of rules and timelines” that are “really complicated.” The good news is there are lawyers who enjoy appellate practice. The better news is if you are a trial lawyer, you do not have to know all the intricaci… Read More
For lawyers handling real estate closings, it’s important to know that seller fraud continues to rise, especially with the upcoming holiday season when distractions are high, and fraudsters are active.
Lawyers Mutual has published previous alerts regarding the new filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) that went into effect January 1, 2024. After reviewing additional resources, we want to emphasize concerns that we have about the risks and increased potential liability for lawyers undertaking the reporting requirements. This is especially true for the continuing reporting requirements after entity formation and initial reporting.