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
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
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
Legislation Effective January 1, 2021
ALABAMA House Bill 202 (Act No. 2020-73) signed by the governor March 31 and effective January 1, 2021 amends the Business and Nonprofit Entities Code to allow business corporations to elect to become benefit corporations; allow electronic filing of all
Why Clients Change Their Agent to CSC Part 2: Industry-Leading Technology and Robust Integrations
World-class service is the essential foundation for a reliable registered agent, but in today’s often-remote working environment and the digital age we’re living in, having the right tools to complement premier support is essential. Managing a large volume of service
South Dakota – Series LLCs Now Permitted
House Bill 1179 signed by the governor March 23 and effective November 15 authorizes Series LLCs.