Digital Assets may be poised to revolutionize the financial world and the velocity of moving money across the economy. On this episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning, host Erin Nicholls and Corporate partner R.J. Kornhaas welcome guest Jake Claver, Managing Director of Digital Ascension Group, a multifamily office serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. Jake
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has adopted an interim final rule that significantly narrows the scope of beneficial ownership information (BOI) filing requirements. The interim final rule (i) removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report BOI, and (ii) revises the definition of “reporting company” to mean only those entities that
FinCEN announced on February 27 that it will not enforce the current reporting deadline of March 21 under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). FinCEN will not issue any fines or penalties or take any other enforcement action against any companies based on any failure to file or update beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports pursuant to
A federal district court judge in Texas signed an order on February 17 lifting the last remaining nationwide injunction blocking beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) enforces BOI requirements and has promised a 30-day filing delay to allow reporting companies to comply. On February
Many individuals are honored when asked to serve on a philanthropic non-profit board of directors. Serving as a board member can be a rewarding experience, but it also comes with significant responsibilities. This article guides you through the essential steps and considerations before committing to this important role.
Members of a
In a dramatic turn of events, a Fifth Circuit panel has reinstated the nationwide injunction blocking enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) just three days after a separate panel of the Fifth Circuit had lifted it.
Thus, for now, reporting companies once again are not required to submit Beneficial Ownership Information Reports by
The nationwide injunction enjoining the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) was lifted by order of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on December 23, 2024. This ruling notably impacts reporting companies subject to the CTA that were formed prior to 2024 and which were facing a January 1, 2025 deadline to
As the new year approaches, we present our annual year-end advisory for 2024. This edition highlights noteworthy estate and gift tax changes and outlines planning opportunities for year-end and beyond. We also take a moment to recognize some of our accomplishments in 2024 and provide our outlook for the new year.
Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) and its implementing regulations (referred to herein as the “Reporting Rule”) – which require certain business entities formed or registered to do business in the United States (referred to herein as “reporting companies”) to report beneficial ownership information to the Treasury Department – was preliminarily blocked nationwide
In the final episode of our speaker series, Partners and Family Office Co-Chairs, Erin Nicholls, R.J. Kornhaas, and Dimitri Tournas delve into the unique capabilities and services offered to high net worth individuals and family offices, highlighting the firm’s expertise in real estate, corporate transactions, and personalized private client services. This episode also