AlvaradoSmith

11/15/2022

Merger marks significant coast-to-coast expansion for Frost Brown Todd and growth opportunity for AlvaradoSmith   November 15, 2022 (Cincinnati, OH) – National law firm Frost Brown Todd (FBT) and California-based AlvaradoSmith are announcing their plan to merge. The combination will add new depth...

11/15/2022

We are thrilled to announce that AlvaradoSmith will combine with Frost Brown Todd to establish a truly coast-to-coast, full-service business law firm. Our combined capabilities will enable us to provide unmatched service to our clients and communities in California and beyond.

Frost Brown Todd shares our steadfast commitments to excellence in client and community service, the advancement of , and the cultivation of a collaborative firm culture. As such, we look forward to playing a significant role in the firm's future, with six of our partners being elevated to leadership positions.

Read the release: https://lnkd.in/gc55YX6Q

Merger marks significant coast-to-coast expansion for Frost Brown Todd and growth opportunity for AlvaradoSmith   November 15, 2022 (Cincinnati, OH) – National law firm Frost Brown Todd (FBT) and California-based AlvaradoSmith are announcing their plan to merge. The combination will add new depth...

01/27/2022

"Can California Protect Employees from Entering into Mandatory Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements and Avoid Federal Preemption?" AlvaradoSmith mediator Marc Alexander alongside arbitrator Paul J. Dubow examines the state's legislative effort in prohibiting mandatory agreements. The article is featured in California Litigation, the publication of the California Lawyers Association. To read the article, click the link: https://www.alvaradosmith.com/can-california-protect-employees-from-entering-into-mandatory-pre-dispute-arbitration-agreements-and-avoid-federal-preemption/

01/19/2022

With an emerging global economy, a vast and skilled workforce, and ongoing government support of business-friendly initiatives, India offers several advantages for foreign businesses.
Dually licensed in India and California, business attorney Monisha Coelho will be part of an esteemed panel for TiE SoCal’s knowledge series “How to Start a Business in India,” covering considerations, opportunities, and resources. For details and registration, click the link in the comments section.

01/14/2022

New reporting requirements are being finalized in connection with the Corporate Transparency Act. Most private, domestic U.S. and , and persons forming entities will have to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report.

Those with control or ownership interest in a business entity will have to self-report U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( ) about themselves, the entity's beneficial owners, and the individuals authorized to act on its behalf.

Attorneys Craig Hardwick and Thomas Zeigler explain some of the features of the regulations and the BOI report to help and officers prepare and navigate this new federal requirement. Link in the comments.

01/14/2022

New reporting requirements are being finalized in connection with the Corporate Transparency Act. Most private, domestic U.S. and , and persons forming entities will have to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report.

Those with control or ownership interest in a business entity will have to self-report U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( ) about themselves, the entity's beneficial owners, and the individuals authorized to act on its behalf.

Attorneys Craig Hardwick and Thomas Zeigler explain some of the features of the regulations and the BOI report to help and officers prepare and navigate this new federal requirement.

One of the oldest, most basic aspects of a legal entity is the anonymous nature of its ownership. It can be virtually impossible to determine who owns a corporation or a limited liability company (depending on how it is managed). This privacy feature is what attracts many people to form legal entiti...

12/22/2021

We wish our clients and friends near and far happiness and health this holiday season.

Thank you to the BOSS Programs, Power of One Foundation, Genesis Bank, and OC Hispanic Education Endowment Fund for allowing us to partner in their missions and the great work done throughout our communities.

12/01/2021

On December 7th, the The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA will host an impactful discussion about bias driven incivility, what it is, and its impact on individual attorneys, workplace productivity, and the profession’s ongoing efforts to achieve meaningful diversity and inclusion.

AlvaradoSmith attorney Monisha Coelho will join Asha Muldro, the Hon. Serena Murillo, Jennifer Post, and moderator, the Hon. Wendy Chang from the Los Angeles Superior Court, California Civility Task Force.

To register visit: https://customers.lacba.org/Interactive/Event_Display_D.aspx?EventKey=120721LIT&WebsiteKey=d1ad4c15-b0de-4a6e-9a08-bebf7733938b

11/30/2021

We proudly announce Emily Ramos as the 2021 recipient of the AlvaradoSmith Raymond G. Alvarado . Emily is in her first year at the University of Tampa. Congratulations!

Get to know our 2021 scholar and how to join our and Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF)'s efforts to help Latina and Latino students throughout Orange County afford law school and plant seeds for future Latina and Latino attorneys, professors, and judges.

2022 HEEF Scholarships Applications are open through December 31st!

https://www.alvaradosmith.com/emily-ramos-selected-as-alvaradosmiths-2021-raymond-g-alvarado-scholarship-recipient/

AlvaradoSmith is honored to share that Emily Ramos of Tustin, CA has been named the 2021 Raymond G. Alvarado Scholarship recipient. Given the number of talented and leadership-focused students who applied this year, the selection process was difficult. However, Emily’s drive, tenacity, and demonst...

11/22/2021

Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving.

We're grateful for the wonderful clients and colleagues we've had the pleasure of working with. We thank you for the trust you place in us and for being a part of our journey.

Our offices will be closed Thursday, November 25, 2021, and we will reopen on Monday, November 29, 2021.

11/16/2021

We are pleased to announce that Frances Quevedo Jett has been elevated to Shareholder. Frances, a skilled in the area, helps businesses and corporations navigate complex regulations and develop persuasive arguments that help them win. She has also handled numerous multibillion-dollar disputes for cities and schools.
https://www.alvaradosmith.com/alvaradosmith-is-proud-to-announce-frances-quevedo-jett-as-the-firms-newest-shareholder/

11/16/2021

ICYMI Theodore Bacon provides the latest update on 's changing legal landscape surrounding the enforceability of arbitration agreements. In response to the divided panel's ruling, the US Chamber of Commerce has requested a rehearing with the full 9th Circuit panel. An injunction preventing AB 51 enforcement has been reinstated while the Chamber's petition is being considered.