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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Is Unconstitutional—But Only for Some Companies

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On Friday, March 1, 2024, a federal judge in Alabama ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act is unconstitutional. See NSBU v. Yellen, No. 5:22-cv-1448, 2024 BL 69366, 2024 Us Dist Lexis 36205 (N.D. Ala. Mar. 01, 2024). Here...more

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FinCEN Appeals Order Enjoining Corporate Transparency Act

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By now, you are probably familiar with the Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA). Dickinson Wright has reviewed this topic several times, most comprehensively here. The CTA, which was adopted in 2021 and became effective as of...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Alabama Federal Judge Finds the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Unconstitutional: FinCEN Responds

The Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA), which became effective on January 1 this year, was enacted by Congress to combat sources of financial criminal activity and abuse of anonymous companies. The CTA requires a majority...more

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The Corporate Transparency Act Is Unconstitutional—But Not for You

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On Friday March 1, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama in NSBA v. Yellen ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional because it cannot be justified as an exercise of...more

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Federal District Court in Alabama Rules Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional … But Don’t Dismiss It Yet!

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On March 1, 2024, the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Alabama ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is unconstitutional because it “exceeds the Constitution’s limits on the legislative branch” and...more

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Federal Court Declares the Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional

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On March 1, 2024, the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama declared the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) unconstitutional, and suspended its enforcement against the plaintiffs in that case. While most...more

K&L Gates LLP

When Transparency Becomes Opaque: District Court Finds Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional

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Executive Summary - On 1 March 2024, the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama issued an opinion holding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) unconstitutional....more

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Federal Court Enjoins Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act

In an order issued on March 1, 2024, the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Alabama held that the Corporate Transparency Act violates the U.S. Constitution.  Congress had enacted the Corporate Transparency...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Update: Federal Judge Rules CTA Unconstitutional

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The decision of the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Alabama in the case of National Small Business United v. Yellen, announced on Friday, March 1, 2024, has created uncertainty for both reporting companies...more

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Corporate Transparency Act Ruled Unconstitutional

On March 1, 2024, a Federal District Court in Alabama held that the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) is unconstitutional. The Court reasoned that the plaintiffs were entitled to summary judgment because the CTA “exceeds...more

Dickinson Wright

Order Entered Enjoining Corporate Transparency Act

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On March 1, 2024, a United States District Court in Alabama entered an injunction against the United States “permanently” enjoining the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”). (See Nat’l Small Business...more

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Alabama Federal Court Finds Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional

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The United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama (Northeastern Division) held the Corporate Transparency Act (herein the CTA) to be unconstitutional. This decision, which came out on March 1, 2024, is...more

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Constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act

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On March 1, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama Northeast Division (“Court”) ruled the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA” or “Act”) to be unconstitutional. The CTA, which was enacted on...more

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