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Please Click HerePosted on March 26, 2025 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
On March 25, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice terminating the categorical parole program for certain aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (“CHNV”) and their immediate family members. The program is set to end on April 24, 2025. Individuals currently in the United States under the CHNV parole program who […]
Posted on March 24, 2025 by Amy E. Ebeling, Jacob A. Schraeder and Morgan H. Sweeney
On March 21, 2025, FinCEN announced an end to Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting requirements for U.S. citizens and domestic companies. In line with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s announcement earlier this month, FinCEN has issued an interim final rule narrowing the scope of beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting under the CTA. Under the interim […]
Posted on March 5, 2025
We’re excited to welcome Attorney Fletcher Koch to Ruder Ware’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team. Fletcher excels at negotiating favorable outcomes by mastering the facts, identifying each party’s strengths and weaknesses, drafting persuasive briefs, and effectively advocating for our clients. Join us in celebrating his addition to the team! Learn more about Fletcher.
Posted on March 3, 2025 by Amy E. Ebeling, Jacob A. Schraeder and Morgan H. Sweeney
The U.S. Department of the Treasury suspended enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) for U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies. On Sunday night, the Treasury announced that U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies will no longer face penalties or fines for failure to report under the CTA. In its announcement, the Treasury stated it […]
Posted on February 18, 2025 by Amy E. Ebeling, Jacob A. Schraeder and Morgan H. Sweeney
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its reporting requirements are back in effect. This afternoon, a federal district court in Texas granted the U.S. government’s motion to stay (i.e., pause) the nationwide CTA injunction. Based on FinCEN’s most recent alert, FinCEN intends to extend the reporting deadline for all reporting companies to 30 days from […]
Posted on February 17, 2025 by Amy E. Ebeling, Jacob A. Schraeder and Morgan H. Sweeney
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) remains on hold due to a nationwide injunction granted by a federal District Court in Texas in Smith v. U.S. Department of the Treasury. However, given pending legal battles and legislative movements under the new administration, the status of the CTA could be facing imminent change. While there are several […]
Posted on February 14, 2025 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
For employers seeking to sponsor foreign national professionals, awareness of the H-1B cap registration deadline is critical. Registration for the FY 2026 H-1B Cap lottery will start at 12 p.m. Eastern Time on March 7 and end at 12 p.m. Eastern Time on March 24. This year, the registration fee has been increased to $215. […]
Posted on February 7, 2025 by Nicole L. Stangl and Morgan H. Sweeney
For many years, employers have been operating within the confines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), and the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (“WFEA”) when a pregnant employee needs time off or an accommodation. Now employers have a new law to consider, and one that is arguably more favorable […]
Posted on January 24, 2025 by Amy E. Ebeling, Jacob A. Schraeder and Morgan H. Sweeney
In an alert posted this morning, FinCEN has announced that reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership reports even with the U.S. Supreme Court’s order yesterday. Instead of issuing a new deadline for filing reports, FinCEN stated that despite the Supreme Court granting a stay (i.e., pause) of the nationwide block on […]
Posted on January 23, 2025 by Amy E. Ebeling, Jacob A. Schraeder and Morgan H. Sweeney
The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) and its beneficial ownership reporting requirements are back in effect. Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the federal government’s request to stay (i.e., pause) the nationwide block on enforcing the CTA. The merits of the CTA are still under review by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, with oral […]