At some point in a business relationship, differences of opinion are likely to arise. In businesses where there are equal owners of the company or in a 50/50 business, it is important to ensure that there are carefully drafted governing documents that detail the process for resolving a conflict or impasse. Learn the common mechanisms for resolving such standoffs and give careful consideration when drafting dispute resolution or divorce provision.
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As COVID-19 cases have spiked across the country, many businesses have adjusted certain operations with an eye on customer and employee safety, as well as to ensure compliance with recent changes to government orders. Some businesses have faced challenges that they have not seen since last spring. As the average daily death totals in the U.S. remain high, there a few things to consider when proceeding to re-open and establish new processes in the face a dynamic environment.
After a very difficult 2020, rapid vaccine development has sparked optimism among the public and in the business community. But there’s a long road ahead while infections remain high. During this transition period—when vaccines are becoming more widely available, but before the country achieves herd immunity— businesses should consider and anticipate a few things, including that certain individuals may not comply with COVID policies.
The Corporate Transparency Act requires certain newly formed and existing corporate entities to identify and disclose information on their “beneficial owners” to FinCEN. This information includes identifying the beneficial owners by full legal name, date of birth, current residential or business address, among other data. FinCEN is now seeking preliminary input on various topics that will be covered under the forthcoming CTA regulations, which will guide FinCEN in its implementation of all aspects of the new rules.