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Stephen D. Caruso
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Stephen Caruso is a shareholder at Bean, Kinney & Korman focusing his practice primarily in civil and commercial litigation in federal and state courts in Virginia and the District of Columbia....
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CTA Update (March 2, 2025): Treasury Department Posts on X that CTA Filing Requirements No Longer Apply to U.S. Businesses
Many of us were looking for some additional clarity regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in the wake of FinCEN’s February 28, 2025, Notice. We may have finally received that when the Treasury Department’s announced in posts on X on March 2, 2025, that it will not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule… Read more
Fairfax County Accessible Parking Requirements and What They Mean for You
Accessible parking is essential for ensuring inclusivity – yet we understand that new zoning requirements can pose challenges for developers and property owners. In December 2024, Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors adopted the Accessible Minimum Parking Requirements Amendment to modernize its zoning regulations, align with ADA standards, and improve accessibility across new and existing developments. While these changes are designed… Read more
The DOGE Workforce Optimization Initiative: What Employers Need to Know
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Workforce Optimization Initiative (Initiative) is a federal initiative with a stated aim of improving government operations by implementing strategic workforce planning, integrating technology, and streamlining staffing structures. In today’s evolving workplace landscape, businesses must stay informed about workforce efficiency trends and government initiatives that may influence employment policies, recruitment, and workforce management. While this… Read more
CTA Update (2/19/25) – CTA Reporting Requirements are Back On Again!
They’re back! FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information reporting (BOIR) requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are once again back in effect. The catalyst in this very long-running back-and-forth was the February 18, 2025, decision of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District Court of Texas, in Smith, et al. v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, lifting its January 7,… Read more
The Four-Day Workweek: Legal Considerations Every Employer Must Know
The four-day workweek is gaining traction as companies seek more ways to enhance business productivity, improve employee satisfaction, and attract top talent. Across various industries, companies are exploring the feasibility of condensing work hours, without reducing employee pay. However, before implementing a four-day workweek, employers should carefully consider the legal implications to ensure continued compliance with wage and hour laws,… Read more
What Employers Should Know – and Do – If Immigration Enforcement Agents Pay a Visit to Your Workplace
A day after being sworn into office as president, Donald Trump began to issue executive orders aimed at implementing his campaign promise to take decisive actions on immigration enforcement. One major change is the administration’s rescission of a longstanding policy that limited federal immigration enforcement activities in particularly sensitive locations, such as churches, schools, and hospitals. With immigration enforcement concerns… Read more
CTA Update – The Supreme Court Lifted the CTA Injunction, but for Now CTA Reporting is Still Not Required
In the longest running game of legal pong in years in the United States, the Supreme Court entered the fray in the battle over enforceability of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requirements on disclosure of ownership with FinCEN. On January 23, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a stay of the trial court’s nationwide preliminary injunction in the case of Texas… Read more
Smart Contracts in Construction: The Future of Deal-Making and Dispute Resolution
The construction industry is no stranger to conflicts, from delayed payments to disputes over terms and conditions. However, the rise of smart contracts, powered by blockchain technology, is transforming how deals are made, and disputes are resolved. These self-executing contracts offer transparency, efficiency, and a significant reduction in administrative headaches. But what exactly are smart contracts, and how can they… Read more
Trump Signs Executive Order to Create Schedule F; NTEU Sues to Block It
Among the campaign promises made by Donald Trump in the run up to the 2024 presidential election was to radically restructure the federal workforce, in part, by taking away civil service protections from thousands of workers. It did not take Trump long to make good on that promise. On January 20, 2025, shortly after being sworn into office, one of… Read more
What Employers Need to Know about the Virginia Minimum Wage Increase in 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, the Virginia state minimum wage increased by 3.4%, rising from $12.00 to $12.41 per hour. While this adjustment may seem modest, it represents a significant bump for employers navigating labor costs in a state where minimum wage changes are tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The 2025 increase keeps Virginia in step with the thirty… Read more
GovCon M&A Update: How New SBA Final Rule’s Ticking Clock and Other Changes May Reset the Market for Small Business Contractors
After issuing proposed regulations earlier this year and soliciting extensive public comment, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a final rule on December 17, 2024 introducing significant changes to certain of the regulations applicable to small business contractors planning for or actively pursuing merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions. Set to take effect on January 16, 2025, the final rule,… Read more
Five Reasons to Update Your Employee Handbook in 2025
An employee handbook is a crucial tool for a business to communicate its policies, procedures, and expectations, and to ensure legal compliance. However, employee handbooks need to be reviewed and updated regularly to achieve these objectives. Here are five reasons to update your employee handbook in 2025: In addition, as workforces increase in numbers, businesses may become subject to additional… Read more
