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With the holidays quickly approaching, so is an important regulatory requirement that likely affects your business. The deadline for filing Beneficial Information (BOI) reports with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) for entities formed before January 1, 2024, is January 1, 2025. Before commencing your New Year’s Eve celebration, be sure to file your BOI...

With Donald Trump’s 2024 U.S. election win and the Republican’s win of the House of Representatives, several changes to tax laws are anticipated as Trump takes office. These proposals particularly focus on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) as many provisions are set to expire. Below are some of the proposed changes...

Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election win is expected to bring significant changes to both the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and securities law broadly. Expected changes include a less aggressive regulatory environment, an undoing of many Biden led regulations, new SEC leadership, and new regulation for digital assets. SEC Leadership Changes One of Trump’s many...

As the regulatory environment around cryptocurrency and digital assets continues to evolve, the SEC’s scrutiny over digital assets has intensified. Companies in this space have become the subject of numerous recent enforcement actions signaling the need for businesses to ensure compliance with securities law for both their business and those businesses they’re working closely with. ...

When an employer is unfamiliar with the H-1B process, the most common question I hear after approval is, “What should we do next?”  When an employee changes their status to H-1B, there are several important steps and considerations to ensure compliance with U.S. immigration laws. Here is a comprehensive guide for employers navigating this process:...

Staying compliant with securities regulations and requirements it critical for the success of a fund or syndication.  Both state and federal law require managers to file certain securities filings. Failure to file these state and federal filings can result in loss of an offering’s securities exemption. Below is a breakdown of the filings typically required....

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers projects investments in certain geographic regions that qualify for a reduced investment threshold due to its need for economic growth and development. Understanding rural and high unemployment areas are crucial for potential EB-5 investors because it directly affects the financial planning of potential investors and the amount of capital...

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency has made significant strides in modernizing the admission process for foreign nationals entering the U.S., most notably through the implementation of “Simplified Arrival” and the move to stampless entry for most admission categories in 2022. However, despite these technological advancements, errors in admission records continue to occur....