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The Rule Of Law Matters: Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP supports the American Bar Association’s statement
The Rule Of Law Matters – Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP supports the American Bar Association’s statement “We endorse the sentiments expressed by the chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in his 2024 Year End Report on the Federal Judiciary, ‘[w]ithin the past year we have also seen the need for state and federal bar

Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement Suspended (Again!)
In February 2025 and the previous December, Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP posted blog articles relating to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which requires certain companies to file beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). FinCEN is the federal agency charged with enforcing the CTA. In a confusing series of judicial

Gray Divorces – What are they and do I need one?
The term “gray divorce” has been trending for the last few years. It is a popular term, and not a legal one. It relates to couples who have been in long term marriages and who discover in their later years that they just don’t want to be married to their spouse any longer. These divorces

Federal Court Enjoins Government from Enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was passed in an effort to combat financial crimes by and through companies. To do so, the CTA regulates “reporting companies,” or any corporation, LLC, or other similar business entity that is created or registered to do business in the U.S. by filing registration documents with the secretary of state

New Oregon Center for Behavioral Health and Aging Announced
Portland State University, together with Oregon Health & Science University, just launched OCEBHA: Oregon’s Center of Excellence in Behavior Health & Aging (oregonbhi.org/center-for-excellence). The focus of the center is “to address the behavioral health needs of Oregon’s aging population by improving access to services and supports.” With involvement from the PSU Institute on Aging, PSU

Clause for Concern: How Consumers May Unknowingly Click Away Their Right to Sue
In today’s digital age, many of us have signed up for various online services without giving much thought to the fine print of the Terms and Conditions. If you have signed up for Uber Eats or Disney+, chances are you scrolled right past the binding arbitration provision which can limit your ability to sue Uber

It’s Okay to Say, “I Don’t”
Kelly Bensimon, star of the ‘Real Housewives of New York City,’ recently called off her wedding to Scott Litner after he refused to sign a prenuptial agreement. Bensimon understood the legal protections that a prenuptial agreement would offer her and her children, and refused to marry without those protections in place. If a prenuptial agreement

Supreme Court Upholds Protection for Domestic Violence Victims
On June 21, 2024, in United States v. Rahimi, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal statute prohibiting individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders from possessing a firearm. This ruling limited the scope of a Supreme Court decision in 2022—New York State Rifle and Pistol Assn., Inc. v. Bruen—that expanded gun rights in situations

Navigating Oregon’s Leave Updates: SB 1515 Explained
It is no secret that the implementation of Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) over the last year has created many questions for employers and employees alike. To clear up some of these questions, the Oregon State Legislature passed SB 1515. Here’s what you need to know about the changes SB 1515 brings to PLO and other

FTC Votes to Ban Noncompete Agreements
On April 23, 2024, the United States Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to issue a Rule banning all new noncompete clauses after the effective date of the Rule. The Rule – if it goes into effect – would prohibit companies from entering into new noncompete agreements with all employees. There is a carve out in

Wendy Williams: Planning to Avoid a Guardianship
TV host and personality, Wendy Williams, has been in the news recently for her challenging health issues, marital drama, and legal woes, after a bank froze her bank accounts due to concerns about whether she needed a protective proceeding/guardianship due to her mental and physical ailments. Her team recently revealed Ms. Williams has dementia, and rumors

Staying Safe in Extreme Cold
With numerous winter storms ravaging the country, it is vital for each of us to take care, not only of ourselves, but also to take care of our vulnerable friends and neighbors. AARP explains, “Older people are especially vulnerable when temperatures drop because they have less efficient circulation. They may have medical conditions (such as thyroid