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Corporate Transparency Act—What you need to know

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), effective as of January 1, 2024, mandates that most U.S. businesses report their beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This legislation aims to combat illicit activities such as money laundering, terrorism financing, and tax evasion by increasing transparency around the individuals who own and control companies. Companies must now provide detailed information about their owners, including names, addresses, dates of birth, and identification numbers. Compliance with the CTA is crucial to avoid substantial fines and legal penalties. For more detailed guidance and assistance, please contact our office.

UPDATE (12/11/2024):

On December 3, 2024, a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas granted a preliminary nation-wide injunction that enjoins enforcement of the CTA or the imposition of penalties for violations of the CTA pending final judgment in that lawsuit. The U.S. Department of Justice has appealed from this injunction. We expect that in connection with the appeal, a stay of the injunction will be sought. Once requested, the request for a stay should be decided quickly. In response to the injunction, FinCEN has released the following statement: “in light of the injunction, reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information with FinCEN and are not subject to liability if they fail to do so while the order remains in force.  However, reporting companies may continue to voluntarily submit beneficial ownership information reports.”  This is a developing situation. We will provide further updates when more information becomes available.

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Awards & Accolades

Best Law Firms 2025

Hallett & Perrin – Ranked 2025 Best Law Firms – Dallas/Ft Worth:

  • Corporate Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - ERISA
  • Litigation - Labor & Employment
  • Commercial Litigation

Lawdragon 500 2025

J. Cullen Aderhold Recognized among Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers, 2025

2024 Super Lawyers List

Congratulations to these attorneys for being selected for inclusion in the 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list:

Ann Marie Cowdrey / securities and corporate finance
Leland C. de la Garza / business litigation
Tom M. Dees III / business litigation
Bruce H. Hallett / securities and corporate finance
James N. Henry, Jr. / business litigation
Monte K. Hurst / employment and labor
Robert E. Luxen / employment and labor
Timothy R. Vaughan / securities and corporate finance

Lawdragon 500 2024

Philip I. Danze Recognized among Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024

Best Lawyers in America 2025

Recognized by Best Lawyers in The Best Lawyers in America 2025:

J. Cullen Aderhold / Real Estate Law
Ann Marie Cowdrey / Corporate Law
Philip I. Danze / Real Estate Law
Leland C. de la Garza / Commercial Litigation
Bruce H. Hallett / Corporate Law
Robert E. Luxen / Employment Law – Management, and Litigation – Labor and Employment
Edward P. Perrin, Jr. / Litigation – ERISA

Jesse Beck / The Best Lawyers in America’s “Ones to Watch”

2024 D Magazine Best Lawyers

Recognized by D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas 2024

Bruce H. Hallett - Corporate Law: Mergers & Acquisitions
Edward P. Perrin, Jr. - Tax: ERISA/Employee Benefits
Ann Marie Cowdrey - Corporate Law: Private Equity
Tom M. Dees III - Business/Commercial Litigation

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