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BOI Reporting: Final Interim Rule Exempts Domestic Reporting Companies
On March 21, 2025, FinCEN released its “Final Interim Rule” that exempts all “domestic reporting companies” from Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. A “domestic reporting company” is “a corporation, limited liability company, or other similar entity that is created by the filing of a document with a secretary of state or similar office under the law of a State or Indian Tribe.”
BOI Filing is Required Again – Deadline Extended to March 21, 2025
On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted FinCEN’s motion to stay its previously issued preliminary injunction on the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). As a result, Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting is back in effect with an extended due date of March 21, 2025.
Moellering recognized for volunteer impact with Foellinger Foundation
FORT WAYNE – Recently Foellinger Foundations’ board of directors recognized Michael Moellering for his board service and leadership with the nonprofit organization.
5th Circuit Court of Appeals Changing Course and Reverses Its Decision to Lift the Stay on the Corporate Transparency Act
5th Circuit Court of Appeals Changing Course and Reverses Its Decision to Lift the Stay on the Corporate Transparency Act
Sutton included in ‘Best Lawyers’ 31st edition
Dennis D. Sutton of Burt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton & Bloom, LLP who has been selected for inclusion in the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law.
Baker elected president of professional association
Jared Baker was recently elected President of The Benjamin Harrison American Inns of Court for the 2024-2025 term.
Local law firm to collect items for Community Harvest
FORT WAYNE – Burt Blee Dixon Sutton & Bloom LLP is currently collecting food donations for Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana.
New Partner Announcement: Jake Venderley
We are thrilled to announce that Jake Venderley has been promoted to Partner at Burt Blee, effective immediately.
McNamee scheduled to speak at NIPA Member Meeting
McNamee scheduled to speak at NIPA Member Meeting
Three new associates join Burt Blee
Three new associates have joined the law office of Burt Blee Dixon Sutton & Bloom as associates.
Baker nominated for nonprofit award
Jared P. Baker was recently named as a 2023 nominee for the Foellinger Foundation’s David A. Bobilya Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Award. This nomination celebrates excellence in board service for the nonprofit boards each of the nominees serve.
Two new associates
Burt Blee is pleased to announce that Jacob Venderley and Eric Claxton have joined the firm as associates. Jacob practices in the areas of civil and commercial litigation. Jacob brings with him, nearly a decade of legal experience…
Welcome Nieter and Goeglein
Burt Blee Dixon Sutton & Bloom, LLP is proud to announce that Andrew M. Goeglein and Daniel P. Nieter has joined our firm.