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December 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Firm's Amicus Brief Asks for Corporate Transparency Act to Remain on Pause

Couch White, a regional law firm based in Albany, New York, has filed a nuanced amicus brief that asks a Texas federal court to keep in place a stay of the Corporate Transparency Act, which imposes a Jan. 1 deadline for businesses to file reports of their Beneficial Ownership Information.
6 minute read
December 20, 2024 | Law.com

5th Circuit Overturns OFAC’s Tornado Cash Sanctions

This court ruling, which limits what can be designated or sanctioned by the U.S. government, has been hailed as a victory for the crypto industry, and it could also carry implications for the future of OFAC enforcement in a post-Loper Bright reality.
5 minute read
December 19, 2024 | National Law Journal

US Reviewer of Foreign Transactions Sees More Political, Policy Influence, Say Observers

“One of the challenges to this whole process is how does one define national security,” said attorney Justin Huff of Dorsey & Whitney, who served on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States at the Treasury Department under the Obama and Trump administrations.
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December 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Almost Impossible'?: Squire Challenge to Sanctions Spotlights Difficulty of Getting Off Administration's List

"It's a very serious list," Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner Adam Smith said of the Treasury Department's international sanctions list. "If you are on that list, there are very serious consequences that come with it."
4 minute read
December 12, 2024 | Daily Business Review

What Will Happen to U.S. Efforts Against Financial Secrecy and Corruption Under Trump’s Leadership?

As the Trump administration takes office in mid-January, the U.S. stands at a pivotal moment in the fight against financial secrecy, financial crimes, and corruption. Experts from the FACT Coalition, Transparency International U.S. and the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies unpacked the critical issues at stake in 2025 in a panel, unveiling the trends to watch.
4 minute read
December 12, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

As AI-Generated Fraud Rises, Financial Companies Face a Long Cybersecurity Battle

The use of generative AI to create highly realistic synthetic video, audio, photos or text to circumvent security measures installed by financial services is on the rise and threatens to cost companies billions of dollars, according to an alert recently issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
5 minute read
December 11, 2024 | The Recorder

Ex-CFO of San Francisco Law Firms Pleads Guilty to $1.3M Embezzlement Scheme, DOJ Announces

The former law firm executive admitted to using embezzled funds to bankroll personal expenses like payments on Best Buy and Home Depot credit cards and renovations on three houses he owned in California.
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December 10, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Nationwide Injunction Halts Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements

"There are two options: You file now and avoid worrying about this later, or you wait and see," said Fabio Giallanza, with Weiss Serota. "But if they reinstate the obligation to file, then, of course, you have to be ready."
4 minute read
December 04, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

'Great News' for Businesses? Judge Halts Transparency Mandate

A U.S. district judge in Texas ordered a temporary halt on Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements for companies formed before 2024.
4 minute read
December 03, 2024 | National Law Journal

CFIUS Is Locked and Loaded, but What Lies Ahead for CFIUS Enforcement Activity?

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) has published new details and guidance on its enforcement activities on the Department of Treasury’s website, including, for the first time, a comprehensive list of civil monetary penalties it has imposed.
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