Marc Gustafson
Marc E. Gustafson is a partner with Bell, Davis & Pitt P.A. Reprinted with permission. This article originally appeared as a post on ncbarblog.com, the blog community of the North Carolina Bar Association.
Marc E. Gustafson is a partner with Bell, Davis & Pitt P.A. Reprinted with permission. This article originally appeared as a post on ncbarblog.com, the blog community of the North Carolina Bar Association.
“Do I have a case?” It seems like such a simple question. One that would seemingly lend itself immediately to an IRAC analysis (that’s Issue, Rule, Analysis, and Conclusion for those of you who have effectively blocked out your first year of law school). This question, maybe more than any other, is littered with legal booby traps for the unwary. But it also presents an opportunity for lawyers to have a full and frank conversation with prospective clients about not just legal merits but the legal process. Read More
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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.