FLB Attorneys Address Tariffs and Trade Laws at Allentown Event
On Monday, May 5, 2025 FLB Attorneys Tim Charlesworth and Elyse Pillitteri joined a panel discussion “Navigating Global Storms” with legal peers Jennifer Goodwin of Victaulic and Kendra Eden of Olympus to address tariffs and how business leaders can work to shore up operations and ensure business continuity in an ever shifting political landscape. Moderated by YMI Insurance President Jimi Honochick, this was the second of four quarterly Executive Edge events to help give business executives an edge with legal insights.
The Case of Copycat Cookies and Crackers: Mondelēz v. Aldi
Mondelēz International, Inc., a corporate leader in name-brand snacks, has initiated a (copy)cat fight with Aldi for its lookalike packaging of popular snack brands including Oreo cookies, Wheat Thins, Chips Ahoy, and more. Mondelēz contends that Aldi “blatantly copies” its popular snacks in a way that “deceive[s] and confuse[s] customers.” Learn more about Mondelēz v. Aldi and this unique trademark infringement case.
Corporate Transparency Act Update: Reporting No Longer Required for Domestic Companies
On Friday March 21st, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that domestic companies are now exempt from all CTA reporting requirements. Foreign companies registered to do business in the U.S. that do not qualify for an exemption still must file a BOI report.
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FinCEN to Issue New Corporate Transparency Act Interim Final Rule; Not Enforcing BOI Report Deadline Penalties or Fines
Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), the new deadline for most companies to file initial, updated and/or corrected reports is March 21, 2025.
Court Decision Reinstates Corporate Transparency Act: BOI Report Deadline Extended to March 21, 2025
Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), the new deadline for most companies to file initial, updated and/or corrected reports is March 21, 2025.
PA Annual Report Filing Requirements: A How-to Guide for Businesses
As noted in previous blogs, Pennsylvania now requires entities organized under Pennsylvania law or authorized to do business within the Commonwealth to file mandatory annual reports. Part of PA Act 122 (the “Act”), these requirements were signed into law on November 3, 2022 by former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and took effect January 1, 2025. Learn more about the PA annual report filing requirements and use this four-step checklist to ensure compliance for your business!
Injunction Preventing FinCEN’s Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Stands
It’s been a legal rollercoaster ride for the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Heading into December, a majority of business owners and operators in the U.S. were responsible for filing an initial beneficial ownership information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes and Enforcement Network (FinCEN) pursuant to the CTA by December 31, 2024.
USPTO Announces Trademark Application and Filing Fee Changes in 2025
It’s been a legal rollercoaster ride for the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Heading into December, a majority of business owners and operators in the U.S. were responsible for filing an initial beneficial ownership information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes and Enforcement Network (FinCEN) pursuant to the CTA by December 31, 2024.
Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Checklist – Six Steps for Businesses
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a sweeping new federal law aimed to combat money laundering, tax fraud, and other illicit activities by mandating the disclosure of certain information related to the beneficial owners and controllers of most U.S. domestic entities and certain non-U.S. entities doing business in the United States. All applicable “reporting companies” […]