The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule on March 21, 2025, that eliminates the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting requirements for U.S. entities and U.S. individuals. The rule is...more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on Sunday March 2, 2025 that it will “not enforce any penalties or fines against U.S. citizens or domestic reporting companies or their beneficial owners [ …]” This press release...more
3/5/2025
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While the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals considers the constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) (in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Garland, No. 24-40792, 2024 WL 5203138), it has reinstated the nationwide...more
12/30/2024
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On December 23, 2024, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an Order that served to stay the nationwide preliminary injunction in respect of CTA enforcement. In that ruling, the Fifth Circuit found the government...more
12/24/2024
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On December 23, 2024, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an Order that served to stay the nationwide preliminary injunction in respect of CTA enforcement. In that ruling, the Fifth Circuit found the government met...more
12/24/2024
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On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction in favor of the plaintiffs in the case of Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. et al. vs. Garland (U.S. Attorney...more
12/20/2024
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On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Sherman Division) issued a preliminary injunction in favor of the plaintiffs in the case of Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. et al. vs. Garland (U.S....more
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Rule. The October 3, 2024 FAQ updates provided crucial...more