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EU establishes harmonized enforcement and penalties for sanctions violations

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The EU has adopted a new directive which establishes EU-wide rules for defining criminal offences and penalties related to the violation of EU sanctions. A stricter regulatory environment and closer scrutiny is expected as...more

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FinCEN Issues Final Rule Implementing Access and Safeguard Provisions of the CTA

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted in 2021 and became effective on Jan. 1, 2024. The CTA was passed with the aim of enhancing transparency in corporate ownership, so as to combat the proliferation of anonymous...more

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FinCEN’s Final Regulations to Implement the Corporate Transparency Act

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Pursuant to the adoption of comprehensive revisions to the U.S. anti-money laundering statutes as part of the Defense Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Defense Act”), on September 30, 2022, the Financial Crimes Enforcement...more

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Wealth Management Update - December 2023

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Shining a Light on the Corporate Transparency Act: FinCEN’s Rules for Beneficial Ownership Reporting - On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) as part of the Anti-Money Laundering...more

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Individuals and Trusts Beware: The Corporate Transparency Act Applies to You

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The Corporate Transparency Act (the "Act") is a significant piece of legislation enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The Act was designed to prevent the misuse of corporations and...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Corporate Transparency Act: Reporting Beneficial Ownership Starting January 2024

This article updates and provides new information and guidance and replaces our original article dated August 3, 2023. On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act” or the “CTA”) will take effect. This...more

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

The Corporate Transparency Act

In 2024, U.S. Businesses Will Face Heightened Reporting Requirements. On January 1, 2021, the federal government enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) – which will impact nearly all U.S. businesses within the...more

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California’s Proposed Bills Require Companies to Report on Climate Emissions and Risks

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While all eyes are on proposed federal and European climate disclosure rules, the California legislature passed two climate-related bills that overlap somewhat with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s proposed...more

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Corporate Transparency Act: Preparing for FinCEN's Comprehensive Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements

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Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) in 2020, which aims to prevent U.S. companies from engaging in certain illegal activities, including money laundering and tax fraud, by implementing federal...more

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FinCEN Issues Final Rule for Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act

On September 29, 2022, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) promulgated its much-anticipated Final Rule implementing the beneficial ownership reporting scheme mandated by the Corporate Transparency Act....more

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Financial Data Compliance and Enterprise Information Archiving

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When it comes to making sure financial data is safe and meets compliance regulations, understanding the different regulatory bodies and how they affect your organization is a vital first step. Two of the most common...more

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California Board Diversity Statute Unconstitutional

On April 1, 2022, the Los Angeles County Superior Court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff in Crest v. Padilla, a case challenging the constitutionality of Section 301.4 of the California Corporations Code, a...more

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The PCAOB Brings First Failure-To-Supervise Case

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On April 5, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board levied a $100,000 fine against Scott Marcello, the former Vice Chair of Audit at KPMG. The penalty is noteworthy for two reasons: (1) it’s the largest monetary...more

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District Court Denies Payday Lender's Bid To Dismiss SEC Enforcement Action

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District Court Denies Payday Lender's Bid To Dismiss SEC Enforcement Action; Delaware Chancery Court Dismisses Camping World Insider Trading Derivative Suit; California Federal Judge Certifies Class Of Apple Common-Stock...more

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[Event] 2021 South Florida Health Forum - November 2nd, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Please join Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough for the 2021 South Florida Health Forum. We look forward to reconnecting with you after a year away from our annual event....more

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SEC Brings “Naked Short Selling” Case

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“Naked short selling” is often claimed by struggling public companies to be the source of their woes. But there have been relatively few cases addressing naked short selling. Recently, however, on May 19, 2021, the SEC...more

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SEC Pierces Under Armour With Accounting Misstatement Settlement

On May 3, 2021, the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced charges against Under Armour Inc. (“Under Armour”) for “misleading investors as to the bases of its revenue growth and failing to disclose known...more

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GE Agrees to Pay $200 Million Penalty to Settle SEC Enforcement Action for Disclosure Violations

Last month, General Electric agreed to pay a $200 million penalty to settle an SEC enforcement action arising from alleged disclosure violations concerning the company’s power and health insurance businesses. According to...more

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SEC Brings First Enforcement Action Against Issuer for Disclosures About Financial Effects of COVID-19

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On December 4, 2020, the SEC brought its first case charging a public company, The Cheesecake Factory, with making misleading disclosures about the effects of COVID-19 on its business operations and financial condition. The...more

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SEC Files First Charges for Inadequate Public Company COVID-19 Disclosures

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In a prelude of things to come for public companies, on December 4 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued restaurant operator The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated for making misleading disclosures regarding the...more

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SEC Charges Diageo for Violation of Known Trends MD&A Disclosure Requirements

On Feb. 19, 2020, the SEC announced charges against Diageo plc, an alcoholic beverages company, arising out of its failure to make required disclosures of known trends with respect to alleged unsustainable overshipments of...more

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SEC Penalizes Issuer for Failure to Disclose Known Trends and Uncertainties

A U.S. reporting company that produces, distills and markets alcoholic beverages, such as vodkas, whiskeys, tequilas, gins and beer, and that has shares and American Depositary Shares listed on the London Stock Exchange and...more

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