*This is not legal advice. This is general information to educate about the upcoming CTA requirements. As of March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has released an interim final rule stating that U.S. companies and U.S. persons are no longer required to file a beneficial ownership information (BOI) report under the Corporate […]
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2025 Membership Drive Is Feb. 1 – Mar. 15: It’s a Great Time to Join!
Have you been thinking about joining our community? It’s a great time to join! If you or someone you love is an independent farmer, rancher, cottage food maker, chef, or concerned consumer, take advantage of all the great discounts, offers, and prizes during our 2025 Membership Drive! TIP: Look for our advertisement in the Stockman […]
Injunction Issued Stopping Corporate Transparency Act Reporting!
*This is not legal advice. This is general information to educate about the upcoming CTA requirements. The beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirement is on hold after a federal Texas judge issued a preliminary injunction applicable to all reporting companies nationwide. The suit was brought by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and five […]
Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule: What Is It and Does It Apply to Me?
*This is not legal advice. This is general information to educate about the upcoming CTA requirements. Introduction In 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), ostensibly to help deter financial misconduct. This law passed over the objections of many key organizations, including those of the National Small Business Association. Through this Act, there is […]
Farm-to-Consumer Signs onto the LOCAL Foods Act to Benefit On-Farm Slaughter
Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund is one of dozens of organizations, and more than 600 signatories from across the country to support a petition by Rural Vermont to improve the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA). Currently, FMIA only allows farmers to raise, slaughter, and butcher their animals without inspection for their personal use, not sold to […]