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Novation Agreement Process: Step-by-Step Guide for Businesses

Big changes sometimes occur during the life cycle of a contract. Cancelling a contract outright can be bad for your reputation and your bottom line. Businesses need to know how to best address a change in circumstances, while also protecting their legal rights. One option is to transfer the “benefits and the burdens” of a […]

Author: Dan Brecher

February 17, 2025

Nationwide Preliminary Injunction for CTA Filings Lifted

FinCEN Beneficial Owner Reporting Must be Completed by January 13 for pre-2024 Companies On December 23, 2024, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the injunction that stayed the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act put into place by a federal judge in Texas. The result is that if you are required to file a […]

Author: Scott H. Novak

December 26, 2024

Where are the business owners?

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires every entity that does not fall under a limited exemption to file a BOR with FinCEN by the end of 2024… The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires every entity that does not fall under a limited exemption and was created prior to 2024, to file a beneficial owners report […]

Author: Scott H. Novak

September 27, 2024

How to Conduct an Effective Internal Business Investigation

Internal investigations play a pivotal role in maintaining a productive workplace and reducing a business’s potential liability. However, to reap these benefits, it is equally important to know how to write a factual, solid, representative report of an internal investigation that will withstand scrutiny and provide appropriate information for future reference in a litigation or […]

Author: Angela A. Turiano

May 10, 2024

Business Compliance

SEC Voluntarily Pauses Climate Disclosure Regulations, What’s Next?

On April 4, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voluntarily agreed to delay implementation of its new climate disclosure regulations to allow ongoing legal challenges to play out. Lawsuits challenging the SEC’s authority to mandate the climate disclosures have been consolidated before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and will now proceed with the […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

April 11, 2024

Corporate Governance, Professional Perspective - CTA Guidance for Legal Counsel Serving Businesses

CTA Guidance for Legal Counsel Serving Businesses Contributed by Scott H. Novak, Scarinci Hollenbeck March 2024 The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), 31 U.S.C. §5336, became effective on January 1, 2024. Under this new provision, if your or your client’s entity is a “reporting company,” as defined under the statute, the entity must file a beneficial owner information […]

Author: Scott H. Novak

March 28, 2024

FinCEN

Corporate Governance Explained

With corporations subject to increased scrutiny from investors, consumers, and regulators, the importance of corporate governance law has never been greater. Among its many benefits, strong corporate governance helps businesses operate more efficiently, manage risk, and safeguard against legal and reputational harm. What Is Corporate Governance Law? The term “corporate governance” broadly refers to the […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

March 11, 2024

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Became Effective on January 1, 2024!

All Entities Must Take Action! This new federal law requires most entities to file a “beneficial owner report” with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). If you are an owner of or control an entity that is not one of the 23 types of entities exempt from this requirement, you are required to file the […]

Author: Scott H. Novak

January 22, 2024

Business Compliance

The Corporate Transparency Act Is Here – What You Need to Know about CTA Reporting

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) took effect on January 1, 2024. It imposes significant compliance burdens on small businesses by requiring them to report information on their “beneficial owners” to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of Treasury. Compliance with the CTA requires analysis of both the CTA’s legal requirements and […]

Author: Scott H. Novak

January 10, 2024

Corporate Governance Issues to Watch for 2023

The rapid evolution of corporate governance trends witnessed in the United States over the past few years is expected to continue in 2023… The rapid evolution of corporate governance trends witnessed in the United States over the past few years is expected to continue in 2023. As corporations grapple with complex corporate governance matters including […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

January 20, 2023

Is Cybersecurity a Top Priority in Your Boardroom?

Cybersecurity deserves the attention of a company’s top executives, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Luis Aguilar. Commissioner Aguilar addressed growing data protection concerns during his remarks at the “Cyber Risks and the Boardroom” Conference at the New York Stock Exchange earlier this month. “Effective board oversight of management’s efforts to address these issues […]

Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo

June 26, 2014

Succession Planning Is Definitely On the Mind of Microsoft's CEO

Do you think that Microsoft got it right in terms of their CEO Succession Planning? Steve Ballmer’s recent announcement that he was stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Inc. made headlines across the globe. According to his open letter to Microsoft employees, Ballmer will stay on the job for the next 12 months […]

Author: Kenneth C. Oh

September 5, 2013

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