Elisa Jean-Newman
Harbor Compliance Recognized on Inc. 5000 List for Seventh Year
We’re proud to announce that Harbor Compliance has once again been recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Our company ranked No. 2,609 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, marking our seventh year earning … Read more
Virginia APELSCIDLA Board Announces Fee Increases Effective August 2025
The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) has announced upcoming fee adjustments for licensees under the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA). These changes will take effect on August 1, … Read more
Harbor Compliance Named Gold Globee® Winner for Governance, Risk, and Compliance Solution
We are proud to announce that Harbor Compliance has been recognized as a 2025 Gold Globee® Winner in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance Solution category for our Harbor Compliance Software Suite. This prestigious award honors outstanding achievements in the industry … Read more
Idaho Adopts Birthday-Based License Renewal System: What Professionals Need to Know
Starting July 1, 2025, the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) is implementing sweeping changes to how licenses are renewed. These updates impact nearly every licensed professional in the state and are intended to streamline the renewal process … Read more
Oregon Passes New Law Limiting Use of Virtual and Mail Forwarding Addresses in Business Filings
Oregon recently passed House Bill 3588, which is now in effect. This new law changes how businesses can list addresses on official filings with the Oregon Secretary of State. The goal is to ensure that the addresses listed in public … Read more
Arizona Introduces New Rules to Prevent Business Filing Fraud
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has announced several new policies to fight business filing fraud. These changes affect how businesses file paperwork and keep their records up to date. Some rules begin on June 16, 2025, while others will start … Read more
Massachusetts Considers State-Level Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements: What Businesses Need to Know
As federal beneficial ownership reporting requirements become more limited under recent changes to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), states are stepping up with their own legislation to fill the gap. Massachusetts is one of the latest states actively considering its … Read more
Connecticut Modernizes DBA Filing Requirements: What Businesses Need to Know
Changes introduced under Public Act 24-111 aim to standardize the way trade names—commonly known as DBAs (Doing Business As)—are registered and maintained in Connecticut. While the updates mark a shift toward more centralized and modern processes, they also introduce new … Read more
Delaware Transitions to Statewide DBA Registration: What Businesses Need to Know
Effective February 2, 2026, Delaware is transitioning from county-level to state-level administration of trade name registrations, commonly referred to as DBAs. This shift centralizes the process under the Division of Revenue (DOR), which will manage all filings through the Delaware … Read more
What to Do If You Get a Delaware VDA Invitation Notice
If you’re unsure what to do if you get a Delaware VDA invitation notice, you’re not alone. On April 11 2025, the State of Delaware issued a new wave of Unclaimed Property Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) notices to businesses across … Read more
