Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are complex processes that can significantly impact the future of companies involved. When the target company holds valuable intellectual property (IP) and software assets, the stakes are even higher. This blog post aims to provide a high-level primer on M&A transactions with a focus on IP and software companies, highlighting key considerations and best practices. The Importance of Due Diligence Due …
FinCEN Interim Final Rule Removing Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons
Consistent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s March 2, 2025 announcement, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), as of March 21, 2025, has issued an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to continuously report certain “beneficial ownership information” (“BOI”) to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”). In that interim final rule, FinCEN revises the definition …
FinCEN BOI Reporting Again Reinstated
Although a preliminary injunction had previously paused requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), a February 18, 2025 decision by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has reinstated the requirement for certain companies (each, a “Reporting Company”) mandated to continuously report certain “beneficial ownership information” (“BOI”) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). Subject to certain exemptions, private fund advisers and …