On June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision regarding Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”). Title VII is the federal anti-discrimination statute protecting employees from discrimination based on race, color,
For companies that qualify, the U.S. Virgin Islands offers extremely advantageous tax benefits for corporations looking to improve their bottom line. The tax structures available to corporations in the U.S. Virgin Islands offer continuity with Federal tax laws while allowing
Virgin Islands attorney Tom Bolt, Managing Attorney of BoltNagi PC, has been appointed to the Uniform Law Commission’s Study Committee on Mitigation of Public Health Emergency Business Disruptions. The ULC study committee was formed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Most adults have had to sign certain documents in the presence of a notary at some point in their lives, yet many people do not understand what the purpose of a notary is or why a document requires notarization. The
Buying or selling commercial real estate can be a complicated transaction. While electronic communications make it easier to communicate progress, they also make it harder to keep track of all the moving parts in the days leading up to closing.
As of March 20, 2020, the United States Treasury Department announced the following COVID-19 tax deadline guidelines, giving certain taxpayers and businesses an additional 90 days to file and pay their 2019 tax liability. The U.S. Virgin Islands have also
Probate administration is the legal process through which a person’s assets are distributed after their death. These assets can include money/accounts, personal possessions, real estate or any other items of value. The probate must also account for debts. During the
When dealing with the foreclosure of a residential or commercial mortgage on a home, business, or other real property, it is crucial to have a trusted and capable attorney on hand to guide you through the process. Foreclosure laws differ
There are some circumstances in which a bank will offer a homeowner the option to pursue a deed in lieu of foreclosure rather than a short sale or other foreclosure alternative. In this process, a person hands over the deed
A commercial lease is an important part of your business operations — favorable terms on such a lease will put your company in a better position to succeed. Leases are almost always prepared by a landlord in a way that
