Business Compliance
California’s New Climate Reporting Rules: What Businesses Need to Know for 2026
California has introduced two major climate reporting laws, the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (SB 261) and the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253), that will change how large companies operating in the state report climate risks and greenhouse … Read more
Labyrinth, Inc. Launches Compliance Navigator AI™ for Nonprofits
We’re excited to share that Labyrinth, Inc., a Harbor Compliance brand, has launched a new tool built just for nonprofits: Nonprofit Compliance Navigator AI™.
This innovative tool helps nonprofits get clear, accurate answers to their most common regulatory questions in … Read more
Understanding D.C.’s New BEST Act and What It Means for Your Business
The District of Columbia has introduced the Business and Entrepreneurship Support to Thrive (BEST) Act. This new law brings significant changes to how businesses obtain licenses, the fees they pay, and the consequences of failing to renew on time.… 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
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
