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A recent decision from the Texas Business Court, Reed v. Rook TX, LP, centers on a dramatic claim: Jerry Reed, who “won a $7.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot in May 2023,” alleges that “his winnings would have been $95 million...more
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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) introduces beneficial ownership reporting requirements effective January 1, 2024, for new and existing companies. Below is an overview of the new reporting obligations imposed by the CTA....more
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It’s been many years since our last pop quiz for all you business divorce aficionados. Time for another. See how many you get right before you read the answers...more
On May 25, 2023, the Texas Legislature passed HB 19, legislation that creates specialized business courts. The bill now will make its way to the Governor’s desk for consideration. Here is what you need to know now:...more
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued its highly anticipated final rule implementing the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements of the Corporate...more
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