Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law, U.S. District Judge rules Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional, National Small Business Association challenges reporting rule, Treasury Department cannot require small business owners to report details, legal challenge between privacy rights and government's effort to uncover criminal activity, Treasury Department complying with court's injunction, bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act aimed at combating financial crime
Key Points
Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos
U.S. District Judge ruling on Corporate Transparency Act
Legal challenge by National Small Business Association
Friction between privacy rights and government's anti-crime efforts
Compliance of Treasury Department with court injunction
Pros
Protecting privacy rights of small businesses
Ensuring transparency in corporate ownership
Cons
Potential hindrance in combating financial crime
Friction between government regulation and privacy rights