The 2015 Estrella Trial Advocacy Competition (ETAC) is almost here. The 14 team are completing their preparation as we get closer to this year’s competition, which will take place on March 7 and 8. We will again have a stella panel of over 40 judges. All seasoned practitioners and members of the bench. This year
Ley de Transformacion al Sistema Contributivo del ELA de PR- version final- Camara After months of speculation, the 2015 Tax Reform Bill was filed today, February 11, 2015. As expected a VAT system is proposed to replace the Sales & Use Tax.
Renewable Energy – Puerto Rico’s New Frontier According to a recent study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, increased renewable energy generation has the potential to save consumers tens of billions of dollars a year over the current mix of electric power options. It should then come as no surprise that world governmental entities and
Neyla Ortiz (Associate & Program Director) announced that the following student has been selected for the Firm’s 2015 Summer Associates Program: Sheila M. Cruz-Rodríguez: Sheila is a second year student at the University of Puerto Rico School of Law in the Juris Doctor and Masters of Business Administration Joint Degree Program. She has a bachelor
Strategic Purchase of Distressed Assets in Bankruptcy In Puerto Rico, there is a huge untapped resource of undervalued assets available for sale from bankruptcy estates. An added advantage to buyers is that purchasing assets from companies, or individuals, that have filed for bankruptcy can be done free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances
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