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Federal Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act: Landmark Ruling Halts CTA Reporting Requirements, Including January 1, 2025 Reporting Deadline

By Capes Sokol / December 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Federal Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act: Landmark Ruling Halts CTA Reporting Requirements, Including January 1, 2025 Reporting Deadline

  On December 3, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas enjoined the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) and the Reporting Rule implementing the CTA (the “December 2024 Order”). The December 2024 Order may reverse course for an estimated 32.6 million existing business entities that otherwise were required to disclose their beneficial owners…

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As the number of songwriters objecting to use of their songs at Donald J. Trump campaign rallies now exceeds 30, two new copyright infringement lawsuits bring the issue into sharp focus.

Donald J. Trump Strikes Again . . . and Again . . . and Again!

By Michael A. Kahn / September 20, 2024 / Comments Off on Donald J. Trump Strikes Again . . . and Again . . . and Again!

  As I have written before, Donald J. Trump has proven over and over to be the gift that goes on giving to copyright and trademark lawyers. Last time around it was the battle over the application to register the trademark for TRUMP TOO SMALL—which ended with a Supreme Court decision blocking the registration but nevertheless…

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Understanding Waivers of Subrogation in Commercial Leases

Understanding Waivers of Subrogation in Commercial Leases

By Capes Sokol / September 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Understanding Waivers of Subrogation in Commercial Leases

  When navigating the complexities of commercial leases, you might encounter the term “waiver of subrogation.” Waiver of subrogation clauses are often accepted as boiler plate legalese in lease agreements. However, the wrong language in a waiver of subrogation clause can be a costly mistake. Waiver of subrogation clauses are a crucial concept that can…

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