A Practical Guide to Florida’s NIL Rules
The proliferation of money throughout college sports has led to a similar growth of bad actors in the college space, many of whom look to take advantage of student-athletes. In […]
Protecting Your Brand Before It Becomes Valuable
In the chaos of starting a business, one of the most fundamental aspects of a business is often forgotten. Most small business owners know their intellectual property (IP) matters. Yet, […]
Employee or Independent Contractor?
Knowing the differences between independent contractors and employees not only saves your business from unnecessary expenses but also can help build and establish your business’s culture. This article will quickly […]
Artificial Intelligence Clauses in Commercial Contracts: What Florida Businesses Should Consider
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is rapidly becoming part of everyday business operations, from automated customer service tools to contract analytics and marketing platforms. As companies adopt AI-enabled solutions, commercial contracts should […]
Family Business Issues
Operating a family business presents unique legal issues because ownership, management, and family relationships are intertwined. The key challenges typically arise from lack of structure, unclear expectations, and poor succession […]
Current Status of the Corporate Transparency Act
As most of us know by now, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is a federal law aimed at requiring certain businesses to file Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI”) with the Treasury’s […]
Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement Suspended Yet Again
In yet another dramatic turn, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has suspended enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) against U.S. Citizens and Domestic Reporting Companies. After much legal […]
Corporate Transparency Act Back in Effect; For Now
On Feb. 17, the Texas federal district court in Smith v. U.S. Department of the Treasury granted the government’s motion for an immediate stay pending appeal of the nationwide order […]
Recent Developments in the Courts regarding the Corporate Transparency Act
There continue to be development regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA” ). On January 23, 2025, the United States Supreme Court granted the government’s motion to stay the nationwide injunction […]
Update on the Corporate Transparency Act as of January 7, 2025
On December 26, 2024, a merits panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reestablished a nationwide preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act […]
Corporate Transparency Act Injunction Overturned by Fifth Circuit
On December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit issued an order granting a stay of the December 3 nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) that was entered in the […]
Update on Status of Corporate Transparency Act
The Corporate Transparency Act remains blocked despite DOJ Stay Request. As previously reported, on December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a nationwide […]