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.
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” […]
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Elyse C. Pillitteri Named to 2023 “Forty Under 40” List
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. congratulates Elyse C. Pillitteri, an associate in the firm’s Corporate, Business & Banking and Intellectual Property practices, for being named to the 2023 “Forty Under 40” list published by Lehigh Valley Business.
Whiskey to Whiskers: Jack Daniel’s Trademark Case Reaches Supreme Court
Trademark cases have gone to the dogs, sort of. Jack Daniel’s recently made headlines for its Supreme Court case against the maker of a lookalike whiskey bottle squeaky pet toy. The Tennessee whiskey producer claims the toy resembles its brand and product too closely and thus degrades its hard-earned goodwill in violation of trademark law. […]
From Side Hustle to LLC Formation
A recent survey shows 44% of Americans have a side hustle. Perhaps you mow lawns on the weekends or sell baked goods for extra cash. Or maybe you are a freelance blogger or sell jewelry on Etsy. Whether you’re selling services or products directly, it may make sense for you to form your own business […]
The Risky Business of DIY Legal Services
If you own or operate a small business, you may be wondering if DIY legal services are suitable for your business’s legal needs. Although it may seem like these services are good enough and save money, the ramifications of choosing them over a licensed attorney can be costly and bad for your business. Read on […]