The Wall Street Journal has a good article on litigation that calls into question the #constitutionality of the #corporatetransparencyact (CTA). The #CTA requires #beneficialownership disclosures from a wide variety of businesses, including small businesses, #LLCs, etc. Certain businesses are exempt from the CTA requirement at issue in this case because of other preexisting reporting obligations such businesses have with various #federal regulatory agencies that achieve the same objectives of the law at issue. With that said, Judge Liles C. Burke's recent opinion in the #UnitedStatesDistrictCourtfortheNorthernDistrictofAlamaba held that the CTA is #unconstitutional because it “exceeds the Constitution’s limits on the legislative branch” and fails the “necessary and proper” test. For entities who are wrestling with coming into #compliance with the CTA and are assessing the potential impacts of this case on their obligations, there are a few important takeaways to keep in mind up front: 1) This case will almost certainly not be the last word on the CTA's constitutionality. The U.S. government will likely appeal to the Us Court Of Appeals 11th Circuit and may seek an interim stay of the ruling from both the trial and appellate courts. 2) The court's injunction is limited to the plaintiffs in this case and therefore may not provide any practical relief to the thousands of other businesses who are similarly situated to the plaintiffs in this case. Other "reporting companies" (who are not plaintiffs in this case) are still bound by the CTA and should continue to comply with it, unless exempt, until further notice. 3) The court's decision addresses the CTA's constitutionality at the federal level. It does not address state laws or proposals to create similar state level reporting obligations for businesses (e.g., New York). 4) This decision, even if upheld on appeal, will likely have limited if any impact on assessing the constitutionality of other recent Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, US Treasury proposals to require #investmentadvisers to satisfy new #AMLCFT reporting obligations. In short, the issues at play in this case are different. The District Court's Opinion is available here: https://lnkd.in/e-ftU7vq If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please reach out to us at Capitol Asset Strategies. https://lnkd.in/eipzX7zG
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A Federal District Court in Alabama declared the Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional. The extent of the ruling is somewhat unclear, and it also opens the door for a broader legal debate and potential shifts in how businesses disclose ownership. The path forward is now closely watched by legal experts and businesses alike, as it holds significant implications for compliance and regulatory frameworks. https://bit.ly/4344XNf By: Nnedi Ifudu Nweke, Andrew Schlossberg, John Gurtunca, Kapil V. Pandit, Brian Daly, Barbara Niederkofler, James Tysse, Lide Paterno #CorporateGovernance #LegalInsight #RegulatoryChange #CorporateTransparencyAct #InvestmentManagement
Federal District Court in Alabama Holds Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional and Enjoins Enforcement Against Plaintiffs
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A federal court has halted enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) – a sweeping new law which requires corporations, LLCs, and other entities to register with a federal database and disclose information regarding their members, shareholders, and other individuals who exercise control over the entity. On December 3, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide injunction ruling the CTA violates the US Constitution and imposes unreasonable compliance burdens without safeguarding against misuse of the information disclosed. The Texas ruling echoes a March 2024 decision by the federal courts in Alabama. However, while the Alabama decision limited its application to the specific parties in that case, the Texas injunction broadly applies to all affected entities nationwide. These rulings conflict with a September 2024 Oregon decision which upheld the CTA. Although enforcement of the CTA is currently on hold, the government has 60 days to appeal the Texas decision. The case is Texas Top Cop Shop v Garland et al. ( case 4:24-cv-00478 December 3, 2024), if you are interested in reading the order.
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🚨Update: Alabama's federal court declared the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) unconstitutional. This has immediate impacts for some, but not all, businesses as of March 1, 2024. 🔍 Highlights: - Government appeals decision. - CTA still in place for entities not part of the lawsuit. - Opens potential for further legal challenges. 🔗 Curious about how this affects you or your business? Learn more via the link below. https://lnkd.in/gQhxvcHg
Federal Court Finds Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional
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On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a significant ruling in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al., halting the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This decision places a nationwide injunction on the CTA, including its beneficial ownership reporting requirements, citing concerns about its constitutionality and Congressional overreach. The ruling effectively suspends upcoming compliance deadlines for companies classified as "Reporting Companies" under the CTA. As of now, businesses are not required to submit Beneficial Ownership Information Reports (BOIR) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This is what you should know: 💠 If your company has already submitted a BOIR, no updates are currently required. 💠 Companies that have not filed are not obligated to do so at this time. 💠 Monitoring future developments regarding the CTA is crucial as an appeal is anticipated. This injunction provides temporary relief, but the legal landscape remains uncertain. Businesses should stay informed and seek legal counsel to navigate these ongoing changes. We do not currently offer assistance with Corporate Transparency Act compliance. If you have questions about how this decision impacts your business, please consult with your advisors.
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Like this content? Follow us at: https://lnkd.in/gmm46hRq An Alabama federal judge ruled the Corporate Transparency Act, a sweeping bipartisan anti-money-laundering law passed in 2021, was unconstitutional, leaving its future uncertain. The act became effective Jan. 1. Congress hoped it would help stop money-laundering by rooting out the use of anonymous shell companies and would track the flow of illicit money and protect U.S. national security interests. The law creates a beneficial ownership database and reporting requirements for companies to file ownership information to the U.S. Treasury Department, similar to existing requirements in the U.K. and the European Union. The law focuses primarily on small and private companies and applies to more than 32 million small businesses nationwide. https://lnkd.in/gYW_9T7f
Judge Strikes Down Law Requiring Corporate-Ownership Disclosure
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Big win for small business owners
On March 1, 2024, a U.S. District Court judge in the Northern District of Alabama ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional because it exceeds the Constitution’s limits on Congress’ power. At this time, we recommend that clients continue to comply with the requirements of the CTA, as the applicability of the case at issue is limited to the plaintiffs in this particular case. We will continue to monitor any litigation activity involving the CTA. Please be on the lookout for further updates. Please contact Kyle Shires or Ryan Walsh with any questions.
Corporate Transparency Act Ruled Unconstitutional in Federal District Court Case
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Breaking CTA News: Yesterday, a federal district court in Texas issued a decision temporarily preventing the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). The court found the CTA exceeded Congress’ power and enjoined the government from enforcing the CTA on a nationwide basis, expressly staying the January 1, 2025 reporting deadline. The ruling freezes—for now—the CTA’s reporting requirements for all reporting companies. The injunction is preliminary and the ultimate fate of the CTA remains unsettled. The government likely will appeal the district court’s ruling. For now, the Tucker Ellis CTA Task Force recommends to advise clients that they do not need to file any BOI reports with FinCEN pending further resolution on the case. However, they should be prepared for case updates, which may come at any time. #CTA #corporatetransparencyact #fincen
Federal Court Issues Nationwide Injunction Prohibiting Current Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act
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Last week, an Alabama District Court ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act is unconstitutional. What does this mean for your company? Our Corporate Transparency Act team provides a brief analysis of the ruling and what businesses should know. https://lnkd.in/gwVxb383
CTA Declared Unconstitutional by District Court – How Does This Impact Your Company?
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This is a good update on the current legal situation of the Corporate Transparency Act. “As the legal battle over the constitutionality of the CTA unfolds, family businesses must stay informed and prepared to adapt to the evolving regulatory environment. The outcome of this case could have lasting impacts on the transparency and regulatory requirements faced by family-owned enterprises across the nation.” https://lnkd.in/dZiVZFbT
Corporate Transparency Act compliance: It’s not over until the Supreme Court rules
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A US federal court in Alabama has ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act is unconstitutional: “The Corporate Transparency Act is unconstitutional because it cannot be justified as an exercise of Congress’ enumerated powers. This conclusion makes it unnecessary to decide whether the CTA violates the First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments.” National Small Business United et al. v. Janet Yellen et al., US District Court, ND of Alabama, Case No. 5:22-cv-1448-LCB, Memorandum Opinion, p. 52, March 1, 2024. Accessed at https://lnkd.in/gEfatXNs More to come. #smb #businesslaw #smallbusiness #CTA #federalcourts #constitutionallaw
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