Author Archives: Dawn Iacarella

10th Annual Estrella Trial Advocacy Competition (ETAC) This Weekend

San Juan, Puerto Rico – Estrella, LLC and George Washington University Law School are honored to host the 14 law schools who will compete in their 10th Annual Estrella Trial Advocacy Competition (ETAC). The event will be held this weekend on April 13 & 14, 2024, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “We are proud to

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L&E Legal Alert! Emergency Dengue Fever Leave Provisions Effective Immediately in Puerto Rico

On March 25, 2024, the Department of Health of Puerto Rico issued Administrative Order 2024-589 (“AO 2024-589”) to declare a public health emergency for Dengue Fever in Puerto Rico due to a significant increase in reported cases. OA 2024-589 is effective immediately and will be in effect for ninety (90) days. The purpose of OA

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10th Annual Estrella Trial Advocacy Competition (ETAC) 2024

Estrella, LLC and George Washington University Law School announce the 14 law schools who will compete in their 10th Annual Estrella Trial Advocacy Competition (ETAC). The event will be held on April 13 & 14, 2024, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “We are proud to be hosting our 10th Annual competition. What began as a

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Estrella Legal Alert – Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Reporting Requirements

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted on January 1, 2021, and effective January 1, 2024 (31 U.S.C. § 5336), requires certain entities to report their beneficial ownership information (BOI) and other information to the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). While exemptions to the CTA exist, the CTA’s application is intended

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