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An Apparent End to the BOIR Saga – BOIR Reporting No Longer Required for U.S. Persons and U.S. Companies
For domestic reporting companies and U.S. persons, there is now no need to file BOIRs with FinCEN as previously required in the not-so-distant past.
However, under the IFR, foreign reporting companies must file BOIRs with FinCEN within 30 days of the IFR’s publication in the Federal Register or 30 days after their registration to do business in the United States, whichever comes later. A foreign reporting company is a corporation, limited liability company, or other entity
Jake Keller
Apr 163 min read
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UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BROKER-DEALERS AND FINDERS IN CALIFORNIA
For companies seeking capital, finding potential investors can be challenging. Many companies turn to “finders”—individuals or entities that introduce and negotiate with potential investors—to facilitate the capital-raising process. However, both federal and state securities laws regulate these activities, and companies must be mindful of compliance risks associated with engaging unlicensed individuals commonly known as "finders".
Mason Goodman
Apr 164 min read
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BOIR Reporting—Requirement is Back and Just As Required As Ever
On February 18, 2025, in a landmark decision, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas lifted the nationwide preliminary in
Jake Keller
Feb 263 min read
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FTC’s Landmark Noncompete Ban - Summary and Current Status of Legal Challenges
Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published a historic final rule in 16 CFR Part 910 effectively banning noncompete clauses...
Mason Goodman
Jan 205 min read
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Nationwide Injunction Update: As of December 26, 2024, BOIR Filings Once Again Paused
On December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals merits panel effectively reimposed the nationwide injunction on Beneficial Ownershi
Jake Keller
Jan 202 min read
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Navigating BOIR Filings Amid the Recent Nationwide Injunction in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al.
On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect, requiring nearly all entities doing business in the United States
Jake Keller
Dec 16, 20243 min read
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NONCOMPETE AGREEMENTS AND EMPLOYEE RIGHTS IN CALIFORNIA: SB 699 AND AB 1076
California experienced a significant shift in its employment landscape on January 1st, 2024, as Senate Bill 699 (“SB 699”) and Assembly Bill
Mason Goodman
May 31, 20242 min read
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California Expands Paid Sick Time Benefits for Employees
In an important development for workers in California effective January 1, 2024, the California legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom signed
John Bennett
May 31, 20242 min read
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Corporate Transparency Act Goes into Effect on January 1, 2024 - Things to Know
On January 1, 2024 the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) will go into effect, requiring federal reporting of ownership information.
John Bennett
Dec 27, 20234 min read
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GUIDE TO FAR 52.204-27: PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION FOR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS
Staying informed about regulatory changes is paramount for government contractors to ensure compliance and foster successful...
Mason Goodman
Sep 25, 20233 min read
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Home Improvement Contracts in California: Key Requirements
Licensed contractors operating in the state of California are likely familiar with the regulations established by the CSLB.
John Bennett
Sep 25, 20234 min read
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OFCCP Issues New Disability Self-Identification Form for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors
On April 25, 2023, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) revised...
Theresa Culver
Jun 10, 20231 min read
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Interested Transactions and Safe Harbors in Delaware Corporations
Interested Transactions and Safe Harbors in Delaware Corporations
John Bennett
Jun 5, 20232 min read
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End to the Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
The Biden Administration officially ended all COVID-19 vaccine mandates for federal contractors established under Executive Order (EO)...
Theresa Culver
May 11, 20231 min read
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California Employers, Must You Offer CFRA Leave?
As mental and physical health concerns have grown increasingly relevant in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative employers...
John Bennett
Oct 3, 20222 min read
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Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Update
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit was the first court to issue its decision pertaining to the preliminary injunction barrin
Theresa Culver
Sep 30, 20221 min read
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Federal Contractor Affirmative Action Program (AAP) and New Certification Requirements
Annual AAP Certification Requirements This year marks the first year that federal supply and service contractors and subcontractors must...
Theresa Culver
Aug 10, 20224 min read
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2022 California COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL)
With COVID-19 ramping back up, we thought it a good time to remind our California business clients about the 2022 California COVID-19...
Theresa Culver
Jun 16, 20224 min read
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Update on Status of Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate as of March 22, 2022
President Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal contractors (EO 14042) remains under a nationwide injunction issued by the U.S. District Court
Theresa Culver
Mar 22, 20222 min read
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OSHA EMERGENCY TEMPORARY STANDARD MANDATES COVID-19 PROTECTION & VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is announcing the details of a requirement for employers with
James Heller/Mariel Estigarribia
Nov 20, 20212 min read
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