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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

California Law Restricts Sharing of Mug Shots on Social Media, Requires Removal of Past Posts

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MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – A new law in California is placing additional restrictions on how and when law enforcement agencies can share a suspect’s mugshot on social media. The law not only affects future posts but also requires police departments and sheriff’s offices to review and delete old posts. Under the new legislation, departments are prohibited from sharing booking photos on social media, regardless of whether the person is suspected of a violent crime or not, unless they are deemed an “imminent threat” or a fugitive. Furthermore, even in cases where mugshots can be posted, … Read more