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Corporate Transparency Act – New Interim Final Rule Requires Reporting by Foreign Entities Only
On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued “an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act.” To...
Couch White Welcomes Brendan Baynes
Couch White, LLP is pleased to announce that Brendan F. Baynes will join the firm as Of Counsel, effective April 1, 2025. An experienced trial lawyer with more than 35 years of practice, Brendan brings a wealth of knowledge in civil litigation and commercial law, as...
Corporate Transparency Act – No Penalties or Fines to be Issued by FinCEN or Treasury Department for Failure to File by March 21, 2025
On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury Department”) announced “with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the...
Three Partners Recognized on City & State’s NY Law Power 100 List
City and State's New York Law Power 100 list was released today and recognized Energy Group Partners, Amanda De Vito Trinsey, Kevin Lang, and Adam Conway. Amanda and Kevin are Co-Chairs of Couch White’s Energy Practice Group and Adam is the Chair of our Renewable...
Corporate Transparency Act – Enforcement Reinstated with New Deadline
On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s motion to stay the nationwide preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act in the case of Smith, et al. v....
Federal Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Set to Decrease in 2025: Important Planning Considerations for 2025
The federal estate and gift tax exemption has increased to $13,990,000 for 2024, offering significant planning opportunities for individuals seeking to reduce their estate tax liability. However, this exemption is scheduled to "sunset" on December 31, 2025, and return...
Corporate Transparency Act – Enforcement Remains Paused Despite the Supreme Court’s Stay of Preliminary Injunction
On January 23, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court stayed the order of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. James R. McHenry, Acting Attorney General of the United States, et al. (formerly Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc....
Corporate Transparency Act Amicus Curiae Brief Filed to Supreme Court of the United States
On January 10, 2025, Couch White, LLP filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief in the Supreme Court of the United States, case number 24A653, Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, et al., on behalf of...
New York DEC Issues Updated Freshwater Wetlands Requirements
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will have substantially increased jurisdiction over freshwater wetlands beginning on January 1, 2025. This change will impact, in some cases significantly, all projects under construction and future...
Corporate Transparency Act – Enforcement Paused in Latest Development
The status of the Corporate Transparency Act, including whether and when companies are required to file beneficial ownership information reports, continues to change frequently due to rapid developments in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Merrick Garland, Attorney...