As previously reported, on December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit first lifted—and then reinstated—a preliminary nationwide injunction staying the Corporate Transparency Act’s (“CTA”) reporting requirements pending appeal....more
1/6/2025
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reinstated and then subsequently suspended the reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) over the course of the last week by staying the original...more
1/2/2025
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After the U.S. Congress enacted the federal Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) on January 1, 2021, a wide range of plaintiffs immediately brought suit against the government challenging its constitutionality. Currently,...more
11/18/2024
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The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) was enacted by The U.S. Congress in January 2021 as a way to protect the United States financial system from being used for money laundering and other illicit activities....more
On April 18, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) pertaining to the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule under the Corporate...more
With the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) now in effect, it is crucial for privately held mid-sized and large companies to look into and re-examine their corporate structures to ensure compliance with the new law. While the...more