CEIA has proposed regulations that would create a licensing process for businesses seeking CNMI Economic Incentive District benefits. The proposal may affect eligibility, ownership disclosure, due diligence, reporting, tax compliance, audits, and ongoing license obligations.

CHCC has proposed food-handler regulations that may affect CNMI restaurants, grocery stores, hotels, caterers, vendors, and other businesses with food-handling employees. The proposal may affect screening, certification, recordkeeping, scheduling, and inspection readiness.

Hallahan Law, LLC recently presented a small business legal and regulatory compliance training for the CNMI Innovation Incubator’s first cohort of entrepreneurs. The session covered practical legal foundations for starting and operating a business in the CNMI, including registration, licensing, contracts, and ongoing compliance.

Hallahan Law, LLC was pleased to serve as an attorney-coach for the Dr. Rita Hocog Inos Junior Senior High School mock trial team, which earned Second Place at the 26th Annual CNMI High School Mock Trial Competition. The firm is proud to support educational and advocacy opportunities for students in the Commonwealth.

Hallahan Law, LLC has been officially qualified as a pre-approved contractor for legal consultation services under the CNMI State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance Grant Program. This designation reflects the firm’s expertise and commitment to supporting the growth of small businesses across the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.