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Following the issuance in early December of a nationwide preliminary injunction (the “Injunction”) pausing enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), attention has now shifted to Congress and to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (the “Fifth Circuit”). As part of a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown, Congress may enact a one-year extension of an impending January 1, 2025 CTA reporting deadline for companies formed before 2024 (“pre-2024 companies”). Meanwhile, the Fifth Circuit is likely to decide very soon whether the Injunction against the CTA will remain in effect for now. In our latest post, we describe how companies should prepare to respond to these possible developments. https://bit.ly/3BF25NE #CokinosLaw

Houston Principal Robert Naudin, Jr. proudly participated in the Wreaths Across America- Houston ceremony this past Saturday. Each year, Wreaths Across America places over 3,000,000 wreaths at the headstones of our nation's veterans. For more than 28 years, this meaningful initiative has focused on remembering, honoring, and teaching while paying tribute to our fallen heroes. We are honored to have one of our own be part of this incredible mission and show our gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. #CokinosLaw

Important Update: Preliminary Injunction Against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Yesterday, a federal district judge in Sherman, Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Judge Amos Mazzant held that the CTA is likely unconstitutional as outside of Congress’s power. In issuing the preliminary injunction, Judge Mazzant stayed (temporarily suspended) the CTA’s impending compliance deadline of January 1, 2025. The CTA would have required an estimated 32.6 million companies to file “beneficial ownership information” (or “BOI”) reports by that date with FinCEN, a U.S. Treasury Department enforcement body.  The Cokinos | Young corporate group is analyzing the ruling and will continue to keep you updated here: https://bit.ly/3B8ytYV #CokinosLaw #CorporateTransparencyAct

We are thrilled to share that Austin Principal Shelly Masters is serving on the ABC Central Texas Board of Directors. We are proud of her unwavering dedication to advancing the industry and promoting merit shop success. #CokinosLaw #CYAustin

As we gather around the table this Thanksgiving, we’re reminded of the gratitude we feel for our clients, colleagues, and community. Thank you for being a part of the #CYFamily. We wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday filled with warmth, happiness, and plenty of good food. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Cokinos | Young! #CokinosLaw

The results are in, and it’s clear our #CYFamily is divided! With 43% cheering for the Aggies and 57% backing the Longhorns, it looks like burnt orange has a slight edge. Our teams are gearing up for the ultimate rivalry this weekend! So, tell us—who are you cheering for? Texas A&M University or The University of Texas at Austin? #CokinosLaw

It’s a big weekend for college football! Our favorite rivalry is back as the Longhorns take on the Aggies at Kyle Field this Saturday. And let’s just say, the friendly competition has already kicked off in the office! We’ve got a poll running to see who the #CYFamily is cheering for this weekend—Texas or Texas A&M? Stay tuned and check back tomorrow to see where our loyalty really lies! #CokinosLaw

It’s a big weekend for college football! Our favorite rivalry is back as the Longhorns take on the Aggies at Kyle Field this Saturday. And let’s just say, the friendly competition has already kicked off in the office! We’ve got a poll running to see who the #CYFamily is cheering for this weekend—Texas or Texas A&M? Stay tuned and check back tomorrow to see where our loyalty really lies! #CokinosLaw

Hey Dallas, We're Growing! #CYDallas is looking to expand our team with talented attorneys with at least 7 years of experience in construction law or insurance coverage law to join our nationally recognized law firm. Ready to be part of the #CYFamily? Email your resume to llejia@cokinoslaw.com #CokinosLaw

#CYDallas had a fantastic time networking and showcasing our firm’s dedication to the industry at the TEXO Invitational. We are honored to be a proud sponsor and extend our heartfelt thanks to TEXO The Construction Association for hosting such a remarkable event! #TEXOInvitational #BuildingConnections #CokinosLaw #ProudSponsor