*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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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 […]
How to Take Policy Action and Be a Changemaker for Food Freedom
In our recent Annual Member Survey, we heard from many of you about policy and legislative issues you’d like to see the FTCLDF support. We thank you for your feedback! Our members also made it clear that they, too, want to do more to support their local farmers and food producers and to advocate for […]
The End of Legislative Sessions Across the Country Highlight the Importance of Continued Support for Food Freedom Bills
This past year, Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund has been monitoring, advising, and working to influence hundreds of food freedom bills and policies across the country in order to expand food freedom. Thank you to all of our members for their continued support and for their advocacy in these efforts to broaden the rights of independent […]