Unconstitutional

Landmark Court Ruling Declares Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional: What This Means for Small Businesses and Future Litigation

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Birmingham, Alabama – In a significant ruling, the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama declared the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) unconstitutional on March 1, 2024. The court granted summary judgment to Issac Winkles and the National Small Business Association (NSBA), as they argued that the CTA exceeded the federal government’s authority. As a result, the court issued an injunction favoring the named plaintiffs, providing them relief from complying with the CTA. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the US Department of Treasury further confirmed that it would not pursue any enforcement … Read more

Alabama Judge Deems Federal Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional: Implications for Businesses and Farms Nationwide

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Montgomery, Alabama – A judge in Alabama has blocked the implementation of the federal Corporate Transparency Act. The act, which requires businesses, including farms, to report ownership and management details to the federal government, was deemed unconstitutional by the judge. However, it’s important to note that this ruling only applies to the plaintiff in the case, the National Small Business Association, and its impact on other businesses across the country remains uncertain. Legal expert Amy Ebeling from the Ruder Ware law firm in Wisconsin suggests that businesses with upcoming filing deadlines should still consider complying … Read more

Montana Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Abortion Laws, Ensuring Access to Reproductive Rights

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HELENA, Montana – Three Montana laws that imposed restrictions on abortion rights have been ruled unconstitutional by District Court Judge Kurt Krueger. The laws, passed in 2021, included a ban on abortions after 20 weeks, a prohibition on doctors prescribing medication abortions through telehealth services, a 24-hour waiting period for medication abortions, and a requirement for doctors to offer an ultrasound before an abortion. In his ruling, Judge Krueger stated that these regulations imposed significant burdens on abortion access without sufficient rationale or credible evidence. The laws had already been blocked by a preliminary injunction … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Unconstitutional Ohio Law Restricting Kids’ Social Media Access: Tech Industry Group Celebrates Victory

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Columbus, Ohio – A federal judge in Ohio has ruled against a law that aimed to regulate children’s access to social media platforms. The judge, District Judge Algenon Marbley, temporarily blocked the law, stating that it is likely to be unconstitutional. This decision follows an emergency order issued by Judge Marbley last month, halting the law’s implementation. The Ohio legislation would have required social media platforms to obtain parental consent before allowing children under the age of 16 to create accounts. However, Judge Marbley expressed concerns about the law’s approach, calling it “breathtakingly blunt” in … Read more