After a whirlwind of twists, turns, and legal uncertainty, the U.S. Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") has halted enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), bringing relief to small businesses navigating the complex requirements of beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting.

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In light of recent federal actions impacting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, it is critical to understand both the implications and limitations of these changes for Tribal Nations, Native organizations, and programs administered under federal trust and treaty obligations.
The rush of recent executive orders has left many employers wondering if they need to reevaluate their programs and policies, specifically those focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Below, we summarize the recent Executive Order and what Washington employers need to know.
The Trump Administration campaigned on promises to carry out the "largest deportation in American History." On the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump issued ten immigration-related executive orders and proclamations; the effect of which has been to radically expand the scope of legal efforts to remove undocumented workers from the United States.
A Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals review panel has once again blocked Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting requirements for businesses pending a final decision by the panel on the constitutionality of the law.
In breaking news regarding Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) compliance, on December 23, 2024, a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling striking the December 3 injunction from a lower court.