Kathryn E. Diehm, Author at Rucci Law Group

The Corporate Transparency Act: It’s Almost Here

Written by Kathryn E. Diehm on December 5, 2023

As discussed in a prior newsletter, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted as part of the Defense Reauthorization Act in late 2021 to help prevent and combat money laundering, terrorist financing, tax fraud, corruption and other criminal activity. The new reporting system is still scheduled to launch on January 1, 2024. The main goal … Continue reading The Corporate Transparency Act: It’s Almost Here →

Annual Report Filing and Administrative Dissolution in Connecticut: What You Need to Know

Written by Kathryn E. Diehm on June 2, 2021

If you are a Connecticut business entity registered with the Secretary of the State’s office, such as a limited liability company or corporation, you may not give much thought to your annual report filings. Every year, every registered business entity is required by Connecticut law to provide the Secretary of the State with an annual … Continue reading Annual Report Filing and Administrative Dissolution in Connecticut: What You Need to Know →

Copy That: How to Help Your Business Avoid Copyright Infringement

Written by Kathryn E. Diehm on December 2, 2020

By Kate Diehm Our 2020 economy continues to bump along, and business as usual has been turned on its head. People in every industry and role have had to pivot and redefine how they deliver goods and services—including content creators, who find that some of their income channels have closed, at least for now. So … Continue reading Copy That: How to Help Your Business Avoid Copyright Infringement →

Resources For Businesses

Written by Kathryn E. Diehm on April 6, 2020

Governor Lamont ordered all non-essential businesses and non-profits to suspend in-person business operations in the State of Connecticut effective Monday, March 23, at 8 p.m. Following this order, the State of Connecticut, in conjunction with the U.S. Government, has implemented several emergency measures to assist businesses. Small Business Administration Loans Paycheck Protection Program: provides small … Continue reading Resources For Businesses →

Important Information for Connecticut Businesses

Written by Kathryn E. Diehm on February 11, 2020

By Kate Diehm If you are the owner of a Connecticut business entity (or a foreign entity registered to do business in Connecticut), you may have received an email from the Connecticut Secretary of the State’s Office with the subject line “Business Annual Report Due”. That email includes information about changes that have been made … Continue reading Important Information for Connecticut Businesses →

New Sexual Harassment Laws Apply to Businesses Large and Small

Written by Kathryn E. Diehm on November 6, 2019

Effective October 1, 2019, many of the provisions relating to the State of Connecticut’s laws regarding sexual harassment in the workplace have changed, pursuant to the “Time’s Up” bill. Previously, small businesses who employed less than 50 people were not subject to training requirements; now, this law applies to employers who employ three or more … Continue reading New Sexual Harassment Laws Apply to Businesses Large and Small →

New Canaan Athletic Foundation: Getting a Promising Non-Profit Off the Ground

Written by Kathryn E. Diehm on August 7, 2019

Residents of New Canaan, Connecticut, like many towns, value youth sports. Securing regular funding to build and maintain top-notch athletic facilities for its teams is becoming increasingly difficult. Education budgets are stretched, and, although residents support the myriad of school- and town-offered activities, no one wants to pay for them with tax increases. Faced with … Continue reading New Canaan Athletic Foundation: Getting a Promising Non-Profit Off the Ground →

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