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Jonathan C. Kinney
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Jonathan Kinney is a shareholder of Bean, Kinney & Korman practicing in the areas of land use and zoning, real estate, estate planning and wealth management....
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GovCon M&A Update: How New SBA Final Rule’s Ticking Clock and Other Changes May Reset the Market for Small Business Contractors
After issuing proposed regulations earlier this year and soliciting extensive public comment, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a final rule on December 17, 2024 introducing significant changes to certain of the regulations applicable to small business contractors planning for or actively pursuing merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions. Set to take effect on January 16, 2025, the final rule,… Read more
Five Reasons to Update Your Employee Handbook in 2025
An employee handbook is a crucial tool for a business to communicate its policies, procedures, and expectations, and to ensure legal compliance. However, employee handbooks need to be reviewed and updated regularly to achieve these objectives. Here are five reasons to update your employee handbook in 2025: In addition, as workforces increase in numbers, businesses may become subject to additional… Read more
UPDATE – 12/31/24 Wait…Forget “Never Mind”…The Fifth Circuit Vacates its Stay of its CTA Preliminary Injunction, Puts CTA Reporting Requirements on Hold
On December 26, 2024, the on-again, off-again saga of the reporting requirements for most small business owners under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) took another twist when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decided to completely reverse direction. The Fifth Circuit vacated its December 23, 2024, Order that blocked the trial court’s national injunction blocking enforcement of… Read more
Wearable Technologies in the Workplace: What are the Risks for Employers?
It is becoming increasingly common for employers, especially in the construction, manufacturing, and warehousing sectors, to outfit workers with wearable technologies, or “wearables” -- devices worn on the body to improve worker safety and productivity. Worker safety and productivity are becoming increasingly important line items for employers to control. Consider that the construction, manufacturing, and warehousing industries experienced more than… Read more
LLC Ownership Structures Explained
Choosing the right ownership structure for your Limited Liability Company (LLC) can have a significant impact on how your business operates, its tax obligations, and its growth potential. LLCs are known for their flexibility compared to other business structures, which is why they’re popular among entrepreneurs and established business owners alike. But with this flexibility comes a critical decision: which… Read more
UPDATE – 12/27/24 Never Mind…CTA Reporting Requirements are Back Again!
We have written regularly on the requirements of most business owners, subject to limited exceptions, to file disclosure documentation as required by the Corporate Transparency Act. We also updated you with the news that a Texas District Court had entered a nationwide injunction blocking the act on December 3, 2024. Now the latest…never mind, the stay in turn has been… Read more
What to Expect When You’re Inspecting
Buying or selling a house is a monumental milestone, often accompanied by a mix of excitement and anxiety. Among the many steps in a real estate transaction, home inspections play a critical role. For buyers, these inspections offer an opportunity to understand the condition of the property they are purchasing, while sellers must prepare for the insights such inspections may… Read more
Corporate Transparency Act is Blocked by Texas Federal Court
UPDATE – 12/10/24 After initial publication and contrary to the information below, FinCEN has now updated their website indicating reporting companies were not required to file at this time and that entities will not be subject to liability for failure to report during the injunction. The relevant section states: While this litigation is ongoing, FinCEN will comply with the order… Read more
Dividing Complex Assets in a Divorce: The Role of Forensic Accountants in High-Asset Divorces (Part 1 of 3)
Welcome to our three-part series on navigating the complexities of high-asset divorces. In cases involving significant financial holdings, retirement accounts, and high-value personal assets, achieving a fair division often requires an expert in forensic accounting or valuation issues. Certain assets, such as financial accounts, debt accounts, or assets bought or sold near in time have an value which is easily… Read more
