Search Results

Consumer Protection Attorney Anthony DiResta takes a look at the Federal Trade Commission's proposed rule to ban non-compete clauses in employment agreements. Mr. DiResta analyzes wide-ranging implications of the proposed rule and provides questions for companies to consider when submitting public comments on it. Download the file fo...

With climate disclosures like TCFD (the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) being mandated across the globe, it’s time for risk management professionals to prepare for it. This playbook explores climate-related disclosures through the lens of risk and insurance, providing you with the information, specialist insight, disclosure req...

One of the most discussed topics is to what degree entrepreneurial and vital drive and “hunger” are determined by nature or by nurture. That is, can drive and hunger be taught and developed with the proper education, incentives, influences, or conditions? With a closer look and analysis based on existing literature on the topic and interviews with ...

The evolution of cybersecurity threats is increasing at a rapid pace and becoming more sophisticated as they leverage the same advanced technologies and methodologies as cyber defense tools. No longer are cyberattacks focused primarily on financial incentives, they are also aiming at maximizing operational disruption. With the continuing cyber t...

In this podcast episode of "Corporate Transparency Talk," tax attorney Alan Granwell with Holland & Knight, offers a high-level overview of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), highlighting its aim to make companies disclose their real owners to fight illicit financial activities like money laundering and terrorism. Mr. Granwell explains how t...

For foreign families and individuals who are interested in investing in the United States, there are key factors to consider. In this 10-minute interview, attorney Ruben Diaz of Foley & Lardner joins Brian Lucareli to discuss in-bound investing and top-of-mind issues when helping clients through the process of investing into the U.S. from Latin...

In this podcast episode of, litigation attorney Eddie Jauregui is joined by corporate attorney Michael Titens to discuss a federal court decision involving the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). In the case, the plaintiffs challenged the constitutionality of the CTA and Congress' ability to enact it, with the court ruling against the government in e...

The importance of meeting U.S. tax and reporting deadlines cannot be overstated. With the IRS continuing to strengthen its efforts to enforce compliance with initiatives specifically targeting foreign information reporting, this U.S. reporting checklist by Kozusko Harris Duncan can help family advisers and trustees of foreign trusts determine what ...

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is effective as of January 1, 2024. If a U.S. entity is not exempt, it is a reporting company and must file a “Beneficial Ownership Information” (the BOI). The same is true for a foreign entity registered to do business in a U.S. state. Given the penalties for failure to file, identifying reportable individuals ...

Conventional investing is all about diversification and maximizing returns. While both of these are still fundamental, some investors also want to use their economic influence to drive meaningful change. As these investors make financial decisions informed by both heart and mind, traditional barriers between making money and making a difference are...

Being a fiduciary for your organization’s retirement plan doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. However, it does require careful oversight to mitigate risk and help participants meet their retirement goals. With the use of this checklist that should be reviewed on an annual basis, employers can better manage their retirement plan responsi...

With the new administration in the U.S. and its focus on various parts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the TCJA) and the estate tax, changes are expected amid the balancing of competing considerations. In this 10-minute interview, Jason Kohout, partner and co-chair of the Family Offices group at Foley & Lardner, and John Strom, federal lobbyist a...

Going into the year 2025, the insurance industry faces a landscape marked by complexity and uncertainty. In this summary, learn more about the top-of-mind insurance issues and what to expect in the areas of digital disruption, GenAI, reinsurance trends, emerging risks, economic trends, regulatory updates, evolving tax roles and responsibilities, an...

The federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is not the only legislation that became effective in 2024, requiring the disclosure of beneficial owners. On December 22, 2023, the New York LLC Transparency Act (NYLTA) was signed into law, aimed at pursuing unlawful activity, including wage theft and money laundering. Patterned after the CTA, the NYLTA...

Safety risk assessments are becoming a preferred regulatory tool around the world. Online safety laws in Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States will require a range of providers to evaluate the safety and user-generated content risks associated with their online services. While the specific assessment requirements vary across...