Dear All, I trust this message finds you well and that you are enjoying the holiday season. Significant developments have emerged from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit concerning the enforceability of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)....
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Corporate Transparency Act Update!
On December 3rd, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas published a decision in the matter of Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al. issuing a preliminary nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act essentially blocking...
Unclean Hands
Unclean Hands is a legal principle that requires a good conduct on the part of a plaintiff seeking equitable relief. The plaintiff’s conduct must have been fair, equitable, and honest as it pertained to the controversy at issue. The Unclean Hands Doctrine is intended...
Board Education is the Key to an Association’s Success
One of the greatest challenges in representing community association board is keeping boards educated about their powers and duties. Too many mistakes are made not from ill-intent but, ignorance. Most Connecticut community associations are subject to the provisions...
Resale of Condominium Units
The Common Interest Ownership Act, which is comprised of Connecticut General Statutes Sections 47-200 to 47-295, provides the legal framework for the operation of common interest communities, as a practical matter, condominium associations. C.G.S Section 47-270...
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations and Community Associations
Legislation regarding the installation of electric vehicle(EV) charging stations at community associations, known as Connecticut General Statutes Section 47-261g, became effective on October 1, 2022. This legislation prevents associations from imposing unreasonable...
Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)
Attorney Barba has just returned from presenting a seminar on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) at the Community Association Institute National Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada. The CTA is creating quite a stir in the community association field...
The Corporate Transparency Act: Everything to Know to Ensure Compliance Webinar
Corporate Transparency Act requirements became effective Jan. 1, forcing many community association officers and directors to register with the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Tune in to learn who must register, whether certain...
2023 Legislative Session Notes
The 2023 Legislative Session has adjourned. Here are the important changes and updates: HB 1072 is officially signed into law. Public Act 23-18 - AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP ACT – This new law increases the resale package fee to $185...
Online Legal Symposium
Legal Symposium October 28th 12:30 - 5:30 pm Register Today! Scheduling conflict? - Register anyway, and we'll email you the recording afterward! These webinars will be available on-demand following the live broadcast to those who register prior to October 28th! All...