How Does Connelly Affect Your Business Succession Plan?
In July 2024, our firm prepared a blog describing the How the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Connelly v. U.S. will shakeup the business succession plans for many businesses.
Congratulations to BGR Group, Capital City Consulting, Capitol Advocacy, Hicks Partners, Hilltop Public Solutions, Stateside Associates, The Herald Group and The Tarrance Group on the Formation of Advocus Partners
Congratulations to Reston Law client BGR Group and seven other government and public affairs companies on joining together to form Advocus Partners, a comprehensive advocacy company with a nationwide footprint. You can learn more about the completed transaction here and also via Bloomberg News. Reston Law Partners Scott Dondershine, Kevin Learned, and Peter Fish represented BGR Group in […]
You Can No Longer Ignore the Corporate Transparency Act!
In July 2022, our firm prepared a Client Alert describing the newly enacted Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). The CTA requires certain companies to report “beneficial ownership” and “company applicant” information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). Since July 2022, the CTA regulations were finalized, and the requirements begin on January 1, 2024.
Reston Law Group Partner Kevin Learned Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
Kevin Learned Appointed to Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors By Scott Dondershine March 28, 2023 Congratulations to Reston Law Group Managing Partner Kevin Learned, who was recently appointed to the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Reston Law Group continues to be a close partner with the GRCC, and Mr. […]
Making it Easier to Fix Blown S Elections
Making it Easier to Fix Blown S Elections By Scott A. Dondershine December 12, 2022 S corporations are required to have one class of equity, i.e., each share/unit must have the same “pro rata” rights. Some entities mistakenly adopt an operating or shareholders agreement containing clauses that allocate profits and losses, or make distributions, on […]
Cleaning IRS’ Clogged Pipes: Correcting S or QSUB Election Errors
Cleaning IRS’ Clogged Pipes: Correcting S or QSUB Election Errors By Scott A. Dondershine December 12, 2022 Introduction. A limited liability company or corporation that makes a S or QSUB election must comply with various strict requirements. One important requirement is that the entity must have one class of stock[1], i.e., each share of stock […]
Newly Adopted Corporate Transparency Act Imposes New Reporting Requirements
Corporate Transparency Act By Katherine David and Scott DondershineJuly 2022 Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) on January 1, 2021. The CTA requires certain companies to report “beneficial ownership” and “company applicant” information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). See 31 U.S.C.A. §5336. The purpose of the CTA is “to help prevent and […]
David, Brody & Dondershine, LLP names Ralph P. Albrecht Partner
Ralph P. Albrecht has been named partner at the law firm of David, Brody & Dondershine, LLP (DBD-Law), effective January 1, 2021. Mr. Albrecht first joined DBD-Law as an Of Counsel attorney October 1, 2020. Ralph represents a number of clients on a wide range of intellectual property matters. Ralph joined DBD-Law from ATFirm PLLC, […]
Intellectual Property Lawyer Ralph Albrecht joins David, Brody & Dondershine, LLP
Ralph P. Albrecht has joined the law firm of David, Brody & Dondershine, LLP (DBD-Law) as an Of Counsel attorney, effective October 1, 2020. Ralph joins DBD-Law from ATFirm PLLC, a full service intellectual property firm he co-founded as Albrecht, Tousi & Farnum PLLC, in February of 2010. Ralph is a US Registered Patent Attorney, […]
The Elephant in the Room
The Elephant in the Room By Scott A. Dondershine August 2020 The Ballooning Deficit. The Congressional Budget Office estimated a $3.6 trillion addition to the national debt for 2020. And that was in April 2020. The pandemic will add trillions more to the deficit. Regardless of what happens in November’s election, people are going to […]