WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE that Jason C. Ridgell, Esq. has been promoted to Named Principal of Souza Roy. Effective immediately, the name of the firm will be Souza Roy...
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By: Souza Roy & Ridgell Seller financing, also known as owner financing, is an alternative type of business or real estate transaction where the seller acts as a financial institution...
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Top 5 Actionable Tips to Avoid Successor Liability in Mergers & Acquisitions Navigating organizational change—whether through mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring—can open new opportunities, but it also brings hidden risks. One...
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At this time each year, we like to remind our clients to review their existing estate plans and consider whether any changes to their current plans are needed. In general,...
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The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is the official U.S. government platform for organizations seeking to do business with federal agencies or apply for federal grants. Whether you’re a nonprofit...
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Background Our client, a founder of a company specializing in organizing technology expositions for military installations, approached Souza Roy for assistance with entity formation and obtaining tax-exempt status. The organization’s...
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By: Jason C. Ridgell When a child loses a parent, the question of who will provide care and stability becomes urgent and complex—especially when the answer is someone outside the...
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Background Our firm was approached by a client seeking custody of her young nephew after the sudden passing of his mother. The child’s biological father had been largely absent from...
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By: Dominic J. Souza In the world of business contracts, deadlines are more than just dates on a calendar — they are powerful tools that can shape the outcome of...
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Happy National Souza Roy Day! Today, we celebrate National Souza Roy Day — marking 19 remarkable years of commitment, integrity, and advocacy. Since its founding, our firm has been committed...
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Background Our firm was engaged by a Client who had recently received a terminal diagnosis. The Client was seeking a comprehensive estate plan to protect their assets, ensure their wishes...
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At this time each year, we like to remind our clients to review their existing estate plans and consider whether any changes to their current plans are needed. In general,...
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On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Treasury announced that it will not enforce any penalties or fines associated with beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) reporting requirements of the Corporate...
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CTA is now Enforceable; FinCEN Extends Reporting Deadline On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a stay of its January decision in...
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CTA Enforcement Still Blocked On Thursday January 23, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) may enforce the Corporate...
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CTA Enforcement On Hold Again Last week, we reported that the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order on December 23, 2024 staying a Texas federal district court’s nationwide...
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On December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order staying the Texas federal district court’s recent nationwide preliminary injunction barring enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act...
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Federal Court Temporarily Pauses Enforcement On December 3, 2024, a U.S. District Court Judge in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et. al. v. Garland et. al. granted the plaintiff’s motion...
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by Quinn F. Roy, Principal By now you’ve probably heard about the new reporting requirements for businesses under the federal Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which took effect on January 1,...
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On August 20, 2024, a federal judge in the Northern District of Texas granted the plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment in Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission and set aside...
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