Articles By Meili Bell

Companies that must report their beneficial ownership information to FinCEN are domestic or foreign corporations, LLCs, and other registered businesses.

For companies that have an in-house counsel, Business Docs acts as a toolkit to free up GCs’ time and allow them to focus their efforts on the most important tasks. For companies that don’t have in-house counsel, Business Docs acts as a GC-in-a-box, helping non-lawyers draft compliant legal documents in a fraction of the time.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay. Its use in the workplace can help to streamline processes, automate repetitive tasks, and provide data-driven insights. However, its limitations and biases can be problematic. To ensure responsible AI use, companies should have a robust AI in the Workplace Policy. 

Companies who willfully provide false information (including a false or fraudulent identifying photograph or document) or neglect to report by the filing deadline can face a civil penalty of up to $500 for each day that the violation continues or has not been remedied. In addition, they can be fined up to $10,000 and/or face up to 2 years of imprisonment.

The National Labor Relations Board recently issued a decision in the case of Stericycle, Inc. and Teamsters Local 628. This decision brings about a notable change in the legal criteria used to determine the legality of employment policies. Are your employment policies enforceable?

With thoughtful automation, businesses of all sizes have access to world-class legal services. That means HR teams can tackle the tasks that would otherwise be handled by outside legal professionals or in-house counsel.

The 50-State Separation Kit will help employers navigate the various legal implications that arise when employees leave the organization, voluntarily or otherwise. Requirements vary depending on the state where the employee is located.

Startups encounter numerous legal aspects that require attention. They heavily rely on legal documentation to establish terms in various areas such as sales contracts, the hiring process, partnership agreements, and more. By using appropriate legal documents, a startup can foster growth instead of impeding it.

Only authorized people will be able to access the BOI—and only for purposes allowed by the law. FinCEN intends to keep organizations' BOI secure and confidential while making it available to agencies for national security and law enforcement purposes.