Ashleigh Taylor

Ashleigh Taylor

April 10, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Carrots and Sticks: Crafting Agreements for CTA Compliance

By thoughtfully amending operating and shareholder agreements to include both incentives and penalties for compliance, businesses can not only adhere to the letter of the law but also foster a culture of transparency and accountability.

By Ashleigh Taylor

8 minute read

February 14, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

The 'Company Applicant' Conundrum: CTA's Impact on Law Firms

The most salient element of the CTA for legal practitioners is the definition of the "company applicant" and the required disclosure that this individual is mandated to provide. Understanding and interpreting this definition thrusts law firms into a complex decision-making process, raising fundamental questions about their internal processes, the kind of personal information they are prepared to submit, and, most importantly, how they interact with their clients.

By Ashleigh Taylor

7 minute read

December 19, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Corporate Transparency Act: Effect on Middle Market Mergers and Acquisitions

Given the CTA's sweeping scope and the extensive information required for compliance, the new legislation will undoubtedly have significant impacts on middle market M&As moving forward.

By Ashleigh Taylor

6 minute read