BOI Reporting Exemptions Under Corporate Transparency Act

FinCEN issued an FAQ clarifying that domestic U.S. companies are exempt from Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act following an interim final rule published March 26, 2025. The rule revised the definition of 'reporting company' to include only foreign entities registered to do business in U.S. states. Foreign entities still subject to reporting must file by April 25, 2025 (if registered before March 26, 2025) or within 30 days of registration (if registered on or after March 26, 2025).

U.S. Companies Exempt from BOI Reporting Under CTA Revision

FinCEN published an interim final rule on March 26, 2025, exempting all U.S. domestic entities and their beneficial owners from beneficial ownership information reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act. The revised rule narrows reporting obligations to foreign entities registered to do business in the U.S. Foreign entities registered before March 26, 2025 must file by April 25, 2025, while those registered on or after that date have 30 calendar days from registration notice to file.

FinCEN Exempts US Companies from BOI Reporting

FinCEN published an interim final rule on March 26, 2025, exempting all US companies and their beneficial owners from Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. The rule revised the definition of "reporting company" to include only foreign entities registered to do business in the US, eliminating obligations for domestic companies. Foreign reporting companies face new compliance deadlines.

Beneficial Ownership Reporting - Interim Final Rule Exempts US Entities

FinCEN issued an interim final rule removing beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons under the Corporate Transparency Act. The rule narrows the definition of "reporting company" to only foreign entities registered to do business in the U.S. Foreign reporting companies must file BOI reports within 30 days of publication or registration notice. U.S. entities and beneficial owners are fully exempt from CTA reporting obligations.

Whistleblower Incentives and Protections NPRM

FinCEN published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on whistleblower incentives and protections, seeking public comment on a proposed program to incentivize reporting of Bank Secrecy Act violations. The NPRM outlines potential financial rewards for whistleblowers whose tips lead to successful enforcement actions exceeding $1 million in sanctions. Comments are being accepted through the Federal Register docket.

Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs NPRM

FinCEN has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Programs. The proposed rulemaking seeks public comment on potential new or revised requirements for financial institutions' AML/CFT programs. This represents a significant regulatory initiative that may affect compliance obligations across the financial services sector.

FinCEN Proposes Rule to Reform AML/CFT Programs Under Bank Secrecy Act

FinCEN issued a proposed rule on April 7, 2026, to fundamentally reform anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs for financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act. The proposal would shift compliance obligations from volume-based metrics to effectiveness-based evaluation, empower institutions to allocate resources based on their risk assessments, and clarify examiner expectations for program requirements. The rule withdraws a prior proposed rule from July 3, 2024, and introduces a notice and consultation framework between federal banking supervisors and FinCEN.

ALWAYSCENT opposition, Procter & Gamble vs Chen

ALWAYSCENT opposition, Procter & Gamble vs Chen

TACO WARS Trademark Opposition

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board has instituted Opposition No. 91306380 against trademark application TACO WARS filed by Film Prize Foundation. The Liquid Muse LLC opposes the registration, citing prior use of similar marks. The opposition was filed and fees paid on April 6, 2026.

Medela AG v. Medela Amor, LLC - Trademark Opposition

Medela AG filed an opposition proceeding (TTAB91306381) against Medela Amor, LLC's trademark application for MEDELA AMOR MOBILE MD • AESTHETICS • MEDICAL SPA before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The opposition was filed on April 6, 2026, and the plaintiff seeks to prevent registration of the contested mark.