Welcome Parker W. Johnson

Please join us in welcoming Parker W. Johnson who joined Mullen & Henzell’s Civil Litigation group in March. Originally from the Santa Ynez Valley, Parker attended Occidental College in Los Angeles, where he was an active member of both the football and track & field teams. Parker then earned his law degree from the UCLA School… Read more »

Update 03/03/25: Corporate Transparency Act

In a press release on March 2, 2025, the Treasury Department announced “with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadlines, but it will further not enforce any penalties or fines against U.S. citizens… Read more »

Update 02/19/25: Corporate Transparency Act

On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted FinCEN a stay order on its previously issued preliminary nationwide injunction on the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). As a result, BOI reporting requirements are now mandatory. FinCEN has provided notice that for the vast majority of reporting… Read more »

Update 01/23/25: Corporate Transparency Act

On January 23, 2025, the Supreme Court granted the government’s request to lift a nationwide injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas that paused the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). However, because a separate nationwide order issued by a different federal judge in Texas (Smith v. U.S. Department of the… Read more »

Special Issue: Corporate Transparency Act

On December 26, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated its own order from December 23, 2024 which lifted the nationwide preliminary injunction that paused the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) requirements for filing beneficial ownership information (BOI). As a result, the enforcement of the CTA is stopped while the Fifth Circuit… Read more »

Update: Corporate Transparency Act

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On December 23, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit lifted the lower court’s nationwide preliminary injunction that had paused the Corporate Transparency Act’s requirements for filing beneficial ownership information (BOI). Following this action by the Court of Appeals, FinCEN released a public statement regarding the Fifth Circuit’s ruling, announcing an extension… Read more »

Welcome Colton J. Kerfoot

We are excited to welcome Colton Kerfoot to Mullen & Henzell as a new associate in our Estate Planning group. Colton, a UCLA School of Law graduate, brings a fresh perspective and passion for the law. With a background from Harvard University and experience as a law clerk with our firm in the summer, Colton… Read more »

Welcoming Jeff Churchman to Mullen & Henzell!

Jeff Churchman Business

Mullen & Henzell is excited to announce that Jeff Churchman has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney in our Business & Real Estate group. Jeff brings a fresh perspective in business transactions, real estate, and employment law – we look forward to his contributions to our clients and firm.

Notice: Corporate Transparency Act

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On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction. This temporarily suspends the government’s enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). At this point in time, we are putting on hold the filings that we were in the process of completing for clients. Read more:… Read more »

Mullen & Henzell Attorneys Recognized in Pacific Coast Business Times “Who’s Who in Professional Services”

Mullen & Henzell is proud to announce three of our exceptional attorneys, Christina Behrman, Brett Piersma and Audrey Singh, are featured in the list of “Who’s Who in Professional Services” by Pacific Coast Business Times. This recognition highlights their outstanding contributions to the legal profession and their commitment to excellence. Congratulations to Christina, Brett, and Audrey… Read more »