Ownership

Gastonia Honey Hunters’ Ownership Group Countersues City, Alleging Unlawful Seizure Tactics

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GASTONIA, N.C. – The owners of the Gastonia Honey Hunters baseball team have filed a countersuit against the City of Gastonia, claiming that the city engaged in an unlawful pattern of conduct that led to the seizure of their ownership. The suit comes after the city had previously filed a lawsuit against the team’s ownership group, NC Gas House Gang, in November. According to the city’s lawsuit, NC Gas House Gang had a history of violating agreements and failing to meet financial obligations, which resulted in disruptions to utility services and potential damage to the … Read more

Land Ownership Dispute Resolved as Judge Dismisses Lawsuit over UConn Extension Site in Bethel

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Bethel, a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, recently saw the resolution of a property ownership lawsuit involving the UConn Extension site. In a significant development, a judge dismissed the lawsuit, putting an end to the dispute over the land’s ownership. The lawsuit, which had been ongoing for some time, centered around the UConn Extension site, a facility that provides various educational and outreach programs to the community. The ownership of the property was called into question, leading to a legal battle. After carefully examining the evidence presented, the judge ruled in favor of dismissing … Read more

Indiana Landowners Assert Their Ownership of Subsurface Pore Space in New Law

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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Landownership rights have become a contentious issue in Indiana as the state faces the prospect of injecting carbon dioxide under private land for hydrogen production. Until recently, the ownership of pore space beneath farmland was of little concern. However, with increasing focus on reducing environmental impact and the need for carbon dioxide outlets, questions have arisen regarding who has the authority to utilize the subsurface voids. Indiana’s General Assembly has taken swift action to address this issue, passing House Enrolled Act 1209 in the 2022 legislative session. The law, which came into … Read more

New Law Requires Small LLCs to File Beneficial Ownership Information Report: What Artists and Self-Employed Creatives Need to Know

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New York, United States – Starting from January 1, 2024, a law known as the Corporate Transparency Act will have implications for solo artists, performers, writers, and creatives who have Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) or are considering forming one. The law aims to combat financial crimes, including money laundering and terrorism, by requiring businesses formed through their state’s Secretary of State to file a report called a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOI). The report will identify the “beneficial owners” of LLCs and other entities. The primary target of this law is small LLCs, often single-member … Read more