Trump Administration Publishes New Rule for Corporate Transparency Act: Filings No Longer Required for Americans
We reported to you last month that filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) were paused while the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) drafted a new rule that would likely exclude most or all U.S. companies from reporting under the CTA. That new rule (the “Rule”) has now been issued and published in […]
Let’s Talk About Alimony: A Brief Guide to the Current Alimony Landscape in Florida
In a divorce proceeding, a court may grant alimony to either party upon a determination that one party has a need for alimony and the other party has an ability to pay. In 2023, the Florida Legislature made significant changes to Florida Statute § 61.08, also known as the alimony statute. Most notably the changes […]
Corporate Transparency Act Filing Requirement Halted Again: Trump Administration Indicates Major Changes Coming
U.S. Companies no longer have to file beneficial ownership information reports (“BOI Reports”) as required by the Corporate Transparency Act, according to a pair of announcements from FinCEN and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Additionally, new regulations are expected to be issued by the Trump Administration that, potentially, exempt all U.S. companies from CTA […]
Methods of Enforcing a Judgment
Congratulations! You were just awarded a six-figure judgment after suing for breach of contract. Now it’s time to collect on that judgment. Unfortunately, sometimes collecting on a judgment can be as challenging as the trial. This article will explore the processes available to you so that you can take the steps necessary to recover the […]
A More Considerate Court: The Sixth District Expands Emotional Distress Damages
Florida’s Sixth District Court of Appeal recently issued an opinion that held that a plaintiff may recover emotional distress damages for another party’s tortious interference with a business relationship. The court’s findings provide further insight into the scope of availability of emotional distress damages in tort claims. The key distinction lies between two types of […]
The Corporate Transparency Act Filing Requirements Are Back—But with a New Deadline
We last updated you on the state of the Corporate Transparency Act on December 31, 2024. Since then, there have been a number of further developments. The most important takeaway here is that on February 19, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), now under the leadership of Scott Bessent, President Trump’s new Treasury Secretary, […]
Guardianship: Overview and alternatives
The prospect of a guardianship is often mentioned when a family member or loved one begins to struggle to manage their affairs or show signs of cognitive decline. Mental faculties and cognitive capacity can deteriorate gradually over the course of time, or can be taken suddenly through a traumatic injury. When either occurs, it can […]
Navigating Family Law Proceedings as a Parent in Florida: Parental Responsibility, Timesharing, Parenting Plans, & Child Support
The laws affecting parents in divorce and paternity actions have modernized and evolved over the years. Parents are often familiar with terms like custody and visitation, but in Florida, those terms are rarely used in the family court setting and have been replaced by the concepts of parental responsibility, parenting plans, and timesharing. Parents are […]
Ongoing Legal Developments on Corporate Transparency Act: Injunction Stayed, then Restored in set of Fifth Circuit Court Rulings
In a stunning set of legal developments this past week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit first reinstated the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) across the United States, then once again restored the nationwide injunction banning the law’s enforcement. The upshot is that, at least for the time being, […]