“Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional, Judge Rules” Authored by Attorneys Minton and Alderman

By Julia Thomas | March 4, 2024

Published: March 4, 2024 (Orlando, FL) In their article “Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional, Judge Rules,” published by Dean Mead attorneys Michael D. Minton and Austin Alderman, the authors detail the decision made by U.S. District Court Judge Liles C. Burke of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama on March 1,…

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Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional, Judge Rules

By Julia Thomas | March 4, 2024

Published: March 4, 2024 The much discussed and maligned Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), which imposes strict requirements on small businesses to report the personal information of their beneficial owners identified as people who exercise “substantial control” over an entity and the professionals that help them prepare the reports, has been declared unconstitutional by U.S….

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Dean Mead Welcomes Attorney Ian A. Wiggins

By Julia Thomas | February 13, 2024

Published: February 13, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead announced Ian A. Wiggins has been hired as an Attorney in the firm’s Litigation Department. He is serving a broad range of clients, from business professionals to large corporations, providing legal counsel for matters involving business, real estate, and construction contract disputes. “At Dean Mead, our driving…

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Dean Mead Elects New Shareholders Chihos, Johnson, and Percopo

By Julia Thomas | February 1, 2024

Published: February 1, 2024 (Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is proud to announce Kristilee Chihos, Jacqueline Johnson, and Joseph “Joe” Percopo were unanimously elected as the firm’s newest Shareholders. Kristilee is an attorney with the firm’s Real Estate department. Jacqueline and Joe are attorneys with the firm’s Estate & Succession Planning department. “Since its founding in…

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Dean Mead Exits Tallahassee Through Strategic Alliance with Jones Walker LLP

By Julia Thomas | December 28, 2023

Published: December 28, 2023 (Orlando, FL) Established January 2019, the strategic alliance formed by Dean Mead and Jones Walker LLP has supported both firms as they serve clients throughout Florida. This alliance is furthered through Dean Mead’s decision to exit the Tallahassee market, effective January 1, 2024. “Dean Mead has successfully served clients for over…

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Effective January 1, 2024, CTA Reporting Requirements Will Require Information About Company Ownership

By Julia Thomas | December 11, 2023

Published: December 11, 2023 (Orlando, FL) In their article “The Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Know” Dean Mead attorneys Stephen R. Looney and Christopher R. D’Amico detail the January 1, 2024 information requirements “Reporting Companies” in the United States will be required to report. These companies will be required to file “Beneficial Ownership…

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The Corporate Transparency Act: It Applies to More Than Just Corporations!

By Julia Thomas | December 8, 2023

Published: December 8, 2023   On January 1, 2024 the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) goes into effect, creating a new reporting requirement for the vast majority of small businesses and family entities in the U.S. The CTA will require these entities– that are not generally subject to regulation– to report the identity of their “beneficial owners”…

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