On December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order granting a stay of the December 3rd nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) previously issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and discussed in our prior alert. The Fifth Circuit’s ruling results in an immediate reinstatement of the CTA’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has issued a preliminary injunction nationwide against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”).
By Gordon Prince, Esq. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Final Rule—discussed in our prior articles No More Noncompetes? and Federal Courts Issue Opposing Rulings on Noncompete Agreements—set to become effective September 4, 2024, which would have invalidated almost all noncompete…
During the summer season and beyond, many of our community associations offer residents a chance to cool off in the association’s swimming pool. But did you know that the swimming pool in a purely private condominium or homeowners’ association (HOA)…
By Jeremy Grivensky, Esq. and Gordon Prince, Esq. As discussed in our prior article titled "No More Noncompetes?" the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Final Rule, to become effective September 4, 2024, invalidating almost all noncompete agreements and prohibiting future ones with…
Earlier this year, Pennsylvania Township News magazine requested an interview with Gawthrop Greenwood's Municipal & Government Law Department regarding the role of solicitors in township government. Below is the content of that interview with Gawthrop Greenwood Government Law Department Leaders Patrick…
By Jeremy Grivensky, Esq. Even before a lawsuit is filed, individuals, businesses, and organizations in Pennsylvania have a legal duty to preserve information that may be relevant to potential litigation. Failure to do so, known as “spoliation,” can lead to…
By Jeremy Grivensky, Esq. and Gordon Prince, Esq. The United States Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has issued a new Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”), banning: (1) employers from enforcing existing noncompete agreements against workers, with limited exceptions applicable only to…
By Steven L. Sugarman, Esq. For many years, service animals and emotional support animals ("ESAs") have been the subject of controversies and disputes between unit owners and community associations. Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, as amended, and guidelines promulgated…
By James D. Doyle, Esq. In 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at enhancing efforts to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and safeguarding national security and the U.S. financial system. Although seemingly distant,…