Madison Hess, J.D.

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• What Is the New Beneficial Ownership Information Report Requirement for LLCs and Corporations?

  Does your business need to submit a Beneficial Ownership Information Report? Learn whether or not to file, and how to file, with FindLaw.

• How To Start a Ski and Snowboard Lessons and Rental Business

  Do you love to ski and snowboard? Make it your job. Start a ski and snowboard lessons and rental business with FindLaw.

• How To Start a Mobile Refreshment Stand Business

  Learn the ins and outs about creating a mobile refreshment stand and start your business today with FindLaw.

• Treasury Department Sued Over Disclosure of Sensitive Financial Data

  The Department of Government Efficiency's access to sensitive U.S. Treasury data has sparked controversy. This action, spearheaded by Elon Musk, has led to a lawsuit from labor unions and an advocacy group. They argue that the data transfer violates the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code,…

• Premium Cigars Are No Longer Regulated by the FDA

  It's time to break out the cigars. The premium cigar industry has won a legal battle against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Cigar Association of America contested the FDA’s application of the "Deeming Rule" to premium cigars. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of…

• Injunction Bars Beneficial Ownership Information Report Requirement

  An injunction has temporarily relieved businesses from having to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR). Companies are not penalized for not submitting their BOIR while this legal hold is in place. However, this situation might change if the legal conditions evolve. Business owners need to stay updated on…

• DOJ Tells Legal Aid Organizations That Receive Certain Federal Funding to Stop Representing Immigrants

  Perhaps the largest focus of the nascent Trump administration's second term has been on immigration. Of the approximately 35 (and counting) executive orders issued so far this term, several have taken notably aggressive stances on immigration enforcement. In accordance with this renewed focus, the Department of Justice instructed advocacy…

• Families' Lawsuits Over Harvard Morgue Scandal Are Dismissed

  Harvard Medical School’s former morgue manager is accused of stealing and selling human body parts donated to the school. The families of the deceased, understandably upset, sued Harvard to recover damages for their pain and suffering. However, a Massachusetts judge recently dismissed the lawsuits that the family members of…

• New Federal Reporting Requirements for Small Business Owners

  Big changes are ahead for small businesses in 2024. Under the Corporate Transparency Act, many businesses must now file a beneficial ownership information report (BOIR) with the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). What Is the BOIR? The latest in small business news is the newly…

• How to Start a TikTok Shop

  Beauty brands are trending this spooky season, especially on TikTok. Using catchy hashtags like #halloweenmakeup helped companies like Rimmel London increase sales and brand awareness across social media platforms this Halloween. Collaborating with influencers during holidays like Halloween and New Year's Eve is a great strategy to reach different…