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Uncertainty Over CTA Reporting Requirements as DOJ Appeals Nationwide Injunction
Firm Alert
(by Chris Farmakis, Susanna Bagdasarova, Kate Cooper, and Dane Fennell)
Court Blocks Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act Nationwide
PIOGA Press
(by Chris Farmakis, Susanna Bagdasarova, Kate Cooper, and Dane Fennell)
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. …
Court Blocks Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act Nationwide
Pittsburgh Technology Council
(by Chris Farmakis, Susanna Bagdasarova, Kate Cooper, and Dane Fennell)
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. …
Court Blocks Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act Nationwide
Firm Alert
(by Chris Farmakis, Susanna Bagdasarova, Kate Cooper, and Dane Fennell)
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. …
Babst Calland Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms®
Babst Calland has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, nationally in 8 practice areas and regionally in 38 practice areas:
- National Tier 2
- Environmental Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation –
Navigate the Current Uncertainty on FinCEN Matters
PIOGA Press
(by Christian Farmakis, Susanna Bagdasarova, Kate Cooper, and Dane Fennell)
By now, you have likely heard about the U.S. …
Zoning Enforcement Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
The Legal Intelligencer
(By Max Junker and Morgan Madden)
Ordinance enforcement is an essential function for a municipality to keep its residents and community functioning efficiently. …
Navigate the Current Uncertainty on FinCEN Matters
Firm Alert
UPDATE: Babst Calland Stands Ready to Advise All Clients on FinCEN Matters
(by Chris Farmakis, Susanna Bagdasarova, Kate Cooper, and Dane Fennell)
Following up on our May 2024 Alert, Babst Calland would like to remind you of the upcoming January 1, 2025 compliance deadline for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule (the “Rule”). …
