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Maximizing Forgiveness of Your PPP Loan The second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding is available, so now is a good time to take a closer look at the CARES Act and SBA guidance [...]

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2020 at 3PM PDT The COVID-19 pandemic raises unthinkable questions and “what if” scenarios previously ignored or avoided, such as:  What if I am hospitalized and do not have [...]

Prior to wrapping up the firm’s weekly all-hands lunch meeting, we invite each other to share a gratitude with one or more members of the team. On any given day, one could feel grateful to loved [...]

Catalyst Law is thrilled to share that the firm is now a Certified B Corp! We are dedicated to serving our values-driven clients with high-quality and friendly legal services, while at the same [...]

I. Form of Ownership. A good estate plan should include a review of how your assets are titled.  The form of ownership can affect the availability of estate tax exemptions, creditors’ rights, and [...]

Many non-profit organizations may advance their charitable missions with cross-border operations. Non-profits operating internationally should consider these six issues: 1. Grantmaking Generally, [...]

One of the highlights of 2017 is the new artwork up on the walls thanks to our new partnership with the The Geezer Gallery. A local nonprofit organization, the Geezer Gallery showcases artists, [...]

At a conference in New York sponsored by the Practicing Law Institute on February 13, 2017, Treasury and IRS officials discussed two new Trump administration policy changes limiting substantive [...]

Choosing a Legal Structure for Your Social Enterprise At Catalyst Law, we define a “social enterprise” as any organization that has elements of “doing well financially by doing good.”  Under this [...]

Under the current federal transfer tax system, there is a 40% tax on estates of individuals dying with more than $5.49 million in assets. Gifts made during lifetime are added to transfers at [...]