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The previous nationwide temporary injunction has been reinstated, and reporting companies are not currently required to comply with the CTA’s reporting obligations. While the CTA’s future continues to face legal uncertainty, the recent rapid developments emphasize the importance of being prepared to file on short notice. More from William (Bill) P. Matthews and Sarah Buchanan here: https://lnkd.in/gRqqPmpa

A recent ruling by the Fifth Circuit has reinstated the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership information reporting obligations, although the filing deadline for many reporting companies has been extended to Jan. 13, 2025. Learn more from William (Bill) P. Matthews, Sarah Buchanan, and Luke Kennedy here: https://lnkd.in/gWV6YJvG

Foulston is proud to welcome former K-State government relations chief Sue Peterson to our government affairs and public policy team. Sue brings nearly 34 years of experience from K-State to Foulston, where she and the team will work with clients to develop legislative strategy and make connections with the Kansas Legislature. More at: https://lnkd.in/gD6enYb4

Sarah C. Otto, of Foulston’s Kansas City office, has been named to the Shawnee Tomorrow Leadership Class of 2025 – congratulations, Sarah! Shawnee Tomorrow is a community program to develop individuals for leadership roles within Shawnee, Johnson County, and the State of Kansas through a series of educational sessions on key community topics. More at https://lnkd.in/gkvk969k

Foulston is once again ranked among the top law firms in Kansas for numerous practice areas. In the 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms,” Foulston earned recognition in 52 different practice areas across Kansas City, Topeka, and Wichita, based on peer feedback. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/grc3FcCy

Ingram's Magazine recognized Foulston government affairs consultant Eric L. Sexton, PhD in the publication’s annual list of 50 Kansans You Should Know. Congratulations to Eric on a career dedicated to one of his core values: building relationships. More at: https://lnkd.in/ggNXuUSK

ISSUE ALERT: Corporate Transparency Act compliance is temporarily suspended nationwide following a Texas district court’s decision. CTA-reporting companies should be prepared to respond quickly if the ruling is lifted, overturned, or modified, as the FinCEN reporting obligations may be reinstated with or without an extension. More at: https://lnkd.in/g-zgEjSp

In this edition of #KSLeg Insights: Newly elected House and Senate members met to elect their respective new leadership teams. Read more about the new leaders and Kansas’ latest revenue forecast here: https://lnkd.in/gdKsSsDH

During this season of gratitude, we thank you for being an essential part of our journey. We wish you a holiday season full of warmth, joy, and abundant gratitude.

ISSUE ALERT: Federal court strikes down the Department of Labor’s salary minimums for exempt status, resetting salary minimums back to previous levels. How does this affect employers? Read more at https://lnkd.in/g4WHiU4z