The governor on December 29 signed four bills extending until June 30, 2021 remote procedures (signing, witnessing, notarizing and recording) for certain records. Senate Bill 1186 (Public Act 335) Uniform Electronic Transactions Act – https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2019-2020/billenrolled/Senate/htm/2020-SNB-1186.htm Senate Bill 1187 (Public Act
Florida – Dissolution/Revocation Notices Mailed in Error
The Department of State Division of Corporations sent dissolution and revocation notices in error between Friday, January 1 and Monday, January 4. According to information received from the Division of Corporations, the notices were sent to all entity types and
Federal – U.S. House Bill Enacts the National Defense Appropriations Act
U.S. House Bill 6395, the National Defense Appropriations Act, became law January 1 when Congress overrode the president’s veto. Among the bill’s many provisions are Division F Anti-Money Laundering which will require many business entities formed and registered in state
District of Columbia – Expect Delays Due to Ongoing Protests
Multiple streets are closed due to ongoing protests in Washington, DC. Please expect delays until Inauguration Day on Wednesday, January 20, with orders for legalization of documents at DC embassies and consulates and federal government agencies.
Federal – NASDAQ Files SEC Proposal to Advance Boardroom Diversity
Nasdaq (the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) filed a listing proposal with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission for a diversity requirement for board composition. The proposal includes an example of a board diversity matrix that companies may
Legislative updates, new cases for California business entity laws
California’s state legislature enacted or amended more than 30 sections in the Corporations Code and related Codes, including new requirements for directors from underrepresented communities and updated corporate naming conventions. These changes are captured in the 2021 Edition of California
Virginia – November Revocation Notice Mailing Delayed
According to the Stock Corporation Commission Clerk’s Office, a systems issue that delayed the mailing of November revocation notices was resolved Tuesday, December 8. A request for waiver of the penalty fee will be considered for January entities affected by
Why Clients Change Their Registered Agent to CSC Part 3: Security
Security management is essential when relying on outside vendors. Are you asking comprehensive questions to make sure that your registered agent not only offers a robust security model, but the vendors they partner with have equally strict security measures in
Maryland – Annual Report Extension System
The State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) posted a news release that the 2021 Annual Report Extension System can be accessed to extend the filing deadline from April 15 to June 15. SDAT also reminded businesses to check good
New Arizona deskbook is the right resource for the state’s business and legal professionals
Arizona legal and business professionals now have a comprehensive resource that lets them stay on top of the latest business legislation and case law: Arizona Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated. This deskbook, published by CSC® in collaboration with legal publisher