Author Archives: Dawn Iacarella

L&E Legal Alert – Affirmative Action Rule Revoked for Federal Contractors

President Trump revoked a longstanding rule that mandated federal contractors to implement affirmative action to guarantee equal opportunity in hiring and employment practices.   On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump signed order Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity (the Order). The Order revokes Executive Order 11246 (“EO 11246”), as amended, issued by President Lyndon

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Estrella LLC Attorney Moderates Key Panel Discussion at SBC Summit Latinoamérica Sports Betting and Online Gaming Conference

San Juan, Puerto Rico – As a leading law firm in the rapidly growing field of Sports Betting and Online Gaming in Puerto Rico, Estrella, LLC was honored to have attorney Carlos Infante, Esq., MBA represent the firm and moderate a key panel discussion at the SBC Summit Latinoamérica in Miami late last year. The

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Corporate Legal Alert – BOI Filing Requirements Under the CTA Once Again on Hold

In an unexpected turn of events, the merits panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on December 26 reinstated a nationwide injunction halting the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) requirements. This decision marked a stark reversal from just three days earlier, when the court had granted the government’s motion to

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Estrella LLC Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

On November 9th, 2024, Estrella LLC celebrated a truly memorable evening marking the end of 2024 and the firm’s 50th anniversary. Our employees, family, and clients gathered to honor the journey, and the energy in the room was unforgettable! A special thank you to everyone who joined us – your support is the cornerstone of

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Thirteen Estrella LLC Lawyers Recognized in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico™

November 7, 2024 — Estrella, LLC is pleased to announce that thirteen (13) lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico™.  Alberto Estrella was also recognized for Franchise Law and Kenneth Suria for Appellate Practice as a “Lawyer of the Year,” a distinction that comes with the highest

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