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What if Your Business Partner Steals from the Company?

Washington State Business Lawyer Caleb J. Tingstad | 3/10/2025
As a business owner, discovering that your partner is stealing from your company can be devastating. Not only does it jeopardize your financial interests, but it also threatens the stability and future of the business you’ve worked so hard to build. If you’re in this difficult situation, it’s critical to take swift and decisive action.… Read More

Treasury Dept. Says It Won’t Enforce CTA Against Certain Companies

Washington State Business, Mergers and Acquisition Lawyers David C. Tingstad and Andrew J. Tingstad | 3/6/2025
On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department (the “Treasury Department”) issued a press release announcing that, with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), it will “not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadlines.” Furthermore, the Treasury Department stated it will “not enforce… Read More

WA LLC Agreements Govern Remedies for Capital Contribution Failures

Washington State Business Lawyer Caleb J. Tingstad | 2/28/2025
In a recent opinion, the Washington Court of Appeals reminds litigants and their counsel that the provisions of the parties’ LLC Agreement remains of paramount importance. In Newcomer v. Est. of Cohen, No. 86612-5-I, 2024 Wash. App. LEXIS 2169, (Ct. App. Oct. 28, 2024), the Court addressed a rarely reviewed issue: What remedies do LLC managers… Read More

Do I Have to Report for the Corporate Transparency Act? – Yes, It Is Now Mandatory

Washington State Business and Real Estate Lawyers David C. Tingstad and Andrew J. Tingstad | 2/20/2025
Amidst all the judicial back and forth regarding Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) compliance, we may finally have some certainty. As of February 18, 2025, CTA compliance is now mandatory. The lone remaining question is “when do I have to report?” Summary of CTA Litigation Results – Texas Top Cop Shop and Smith Texas Top Cop… Read More

Webinar – Asset Protection

BeresfordBooth | 2/17/2025
February 13th, 2025 - Beresford Booth Attorney C. Michael Kvistad discusses Asset Protection: Maximizing Benefits Through LLC Ownership & Adequate Insurance Coverage. Read More