Federal Court Vacates New Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Rules (FinCEN) For Residential Real Estate Transfers

Reaching a settlement in a trademark dispute is a significant milestone, but it is rarely the end of the story. Many businesses focus on negotiating…

The FCC has launched a new rulemaking that could significantly expand how connected devices are regulated in the United States. The proposal would strengthen restrictions on certain equipment and component parts associated with national security concerns, require additional supply-chain disclosures during the equipment authorization process, and increase oversight of entities involved in the sale and distribution of connected devices.

In residential real estate transactions, it is a common practice to convey property to an entity such as a trust, limited liability company, or corporation. This mechanism is (rightfully) seen by many as a way avoid personal liability or have proper asset protection for estate planning purposes.