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Medical practices, dental practices and other health care entities must again comply with the federal Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). The deadline for compliance is March 21, 2025. What You Need to Know: The Corporate Transparency Act filing deadline is now March 21, 2025. Medical practices and...

​The CTA madness continues. On December 23, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (the "Fifth Circuit"), in the case of Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland ("Texas Top Cop Shop"), stayed the enforcement of an injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas...

On December 23, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (“Fifth Circuit”) granted the U.S. Government’s motion to stay the nationwide preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (“District Court”) on December 3, 2024, which temporarily halted...

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its proposed final rule (the “Rule”) banning the use of future noncompete agreements for all workers, including senior executives, 89 FR 38342. Noncompete agreements have long been a valuable tool in a company’s toolbox to mitigate the...

The decision of the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Alabama in the case of National Small Business United v. Yellen , announced on Friday, March 1, 2024, has created uncertainty for both reporting companies and their attorneys under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). What...

For all “reporting companies” created or registered on or after January 1, 2024, information concerning the “beneficial owners” of the reporting company must be reported to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) along with information concerning “company applicants.” As a result, both...

A 2023 update on corporate litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery, as well as an update on the annual amendments made to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and alternative entity acts, which were all effective as of August 1, 2023. The material statutory amendments discussed...

“Company applicants” — the term may sound vague, but the identities of “company applicants” of reporting companies are just as important under the new federal Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) as the identities of the beneficial owners of those companies. What You Need to Know: The era of...

Counsel on Commercial Arrangements, Business Operations and Regulatory Matters Regardless of size or structure, health care providers, payors, entrepreneurs and businesses must navigate a complex maze of federal and state laws and regulations to remain economically competitive. Health care...

Wendie Stabler provides trusted legal counsel to clients across the country on commercial real estate deals (including leases, dispositions and acquisitions) as well as developments, redevelopments and expansions. Wendie's legal work also includes a wide array of projects promoting sustainable...

Marshall Paul focuses his practice on counseling businesses, nonprofit organizations, health care concerns and professionals with respect to limited liability company matters, general corporate matters, joint ventures, acquisitions and sales, fiduciary duty issues and financings. His clients include...

Patrick Rodriguez's practice focuses on business and tax planning law. A certified public accountant, Patrick is experienced in representing clients in mergers and acquisition. He represents both buyers and sellers in a broad range of transactions, which encompasses stock purchases and asset sales...

Bruce Smiley draws on more than 45 years of experience counseling international and national companies as well as local Southern California businesses and families regarding the legal aspects of transactional real estate matters. Bruce's practice encompasses both public and private sector...

Counsel From the Earliest Stage of Development Through Disposition of Projects Throughout the continuum of financing, acquiring, developing, leasing and selling real estate are a multitude of complexities to address and challenges to overcome—from regulatory hurdles and shifting capital stacks to...

Elizabeth Witmer advises natural gas companies, public and private utilities and commercial developers about interstate pipeline development, eminent domain/condemnations, land use matters and appellate litigation. Through her more than 25 years of service to these clients, Elizabeth has become well...

Sarah Nichols is a member of the Transactional Department in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. She maintains a general corporate practice and assists with a variety of deals. While earning her J.D. at University of Richmond School of Law, Sarah was a legal innovation fellow for law firm, as well...

Thomas Doyle advises companies on legal issues in connection with their daily operations and long-term business strategies. His experience includes representing clients in a variety of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, venture financing and debt financing. Companies frequently rely...

Matthew Gerber assists commercial clients with real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and purchase and sales agreements. He also handles leases, mortgages and financings. Matthew draws on his experience with corporate transactions to advise clients involved in mergers and...