This article is part of the continuing series of interviews between, published in The Practical Lawyer, Rajiv S. Khanna, principal of The Law Offices of Rajiv Khanna, and leading practitioners across the country, designed to provide personal and...
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ACHIEVING CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT EXPERTISE– THIRTEEN BASIC QUESTIONS THAT CTA EXPERTS MUST BE ABLE TO ANSWER
On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted a major new federal statute called the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”). The CTA imposes stringent duties on almost all U.S. business entities and on many foreign entities doing business in the United...
THE GREENING OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
GREEN LOAN GUIDELINES Lenders and investors alike have become progressively concerned about climate change and the effect their lending and investment decisions may have on the environment. As such, they are seeking ways to reduce their carbon...
WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF BEING AUDITED BY THE IRS?
My son’s scariest Halloween costume was a T-shirt bearing the words “IRS Audit Agent.” An audit can be a terrifying experience. The prospect of defending everything that you have sworn was true on your income tax return and justifying everything...
GREEN FINANCING AND TAX INCENTIVES FOR THE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY
The application of ESG considerations varies from industry to industry; however, the impacts of climate change particularly affect the real estate industry. The increased frequency and strength of natural disasters not only affects the physical...
A PRIMER ON VETERANS’ DISABILITY BENEFITS
Veterans’ benefits have a long and storied history in this country. While the area of law is unique, it is a deeply fulfilling practice that aims to deliver earned benefits to veterans and their family members. This article provides a short...
HYBRID WORK SPAWNS “GREAT DECENTRALIZATION”: A CORRECTION TOWARDS RESILIENCY?
In the aftermath of the pandemic, one thing everyone can agree on is that remote work is here to stay, sending a clear message to employers as they struggle to retain workers and rethink their business models. Most also agree that Covid accelerated...
ETHICAL DO’S AND DON’TS FOR SOLO, SMALL, AND MID-SIZED FIRM ATTORNEYS
Lawyers must comply with their states’ versions of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct (Rules), the ethics rules that govern how we handle clients and their matters and how we address confidentiality, staff, technology and cybersecurity,...
EXIT AND RESTRUCTURING STRATEGIES FOR RETAIL DEALS (WITH FORM)
Entering into a retail deal, regardless of whether it involves a lease, ground lease, or pad sale, takes optimism. Each party enters into a new venture that it fully expects will be a mutual success. Unfortunately, the success of a retail...