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Schmidt and Braun Named Co-Chairs of Litigation Department
Strauss Troy, Co. LPA announced today that shareholders Stephen S. Schmidt and Joseph J. Braun, both of its Cincinnati office, have been appointed as the firm’s Litigation Department Co-Chairs.
Norfolk Southern Settlement
On April 9, 2024, it was announced that Norfolk Southern would pay 600 million dollars to residents in and around East Palestine, Ohio for the damages sustained as a result of the train derailment in that city that occurred on February 3, 2023.
Conflicting Cases Create Confusion for Home Contractors
If you are a home remodeling contractor, must you comply with the Ohio Home Construction Services Suppliers Act? The answer to that question depends on what the word “construction” means.
Inspiring Women: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Jenni Roudebush, Associated Bank
To commemorate Women’s History Month, Strauss Troy is proud to spotlight several exceptional female clients who have made significant strides in their respective careers and industries. Today we are highlighting Jenni Roudebush. Jenni is the SVP and Market Manager, Commercial Real Estate at Associated Bank.
Inspiring Women: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Beth Ferrin, McGohan Brabender
To commemorate Women’s History Month, Strauss Troy is proud to spotlight several exceptional female clients who have made significant strides in their respective careers and industries. These remarkable women have not only achieved success but have also graciously shared insights into the advice they’ve received and shared, the influential women who have inspired them, and their dedication to mentoring and motivating other women. Today we are highlighting Beth Ferrin. Beth is the President of McGohan Brabender.
Recent Developments – East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment
On February 3, 2023 a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio releasing thousands of gallons of vinyl chloride, and other toxic substances into the air, water and soil in and around this small Northeastern Ohio community.
Inspiring Women: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Julie Mueller, Custom Design Benefits
To commemorate Women’s History Month, Strauss Troy is proud to spotlight several exceptional female clients who have made significant strides in their respective careers and industries. Today we are highlighting Julie Mueller. Julie is the President & CEO of Custom Design Benefits.
Inspiring Women: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Elizabeth Mangan, Miller Valentine
To commemorate Women’s History Month, Strauss Troy is proud to spotlight several exceptional female clients who have made significant strides in their respective careers and industries. Today we are highlighting Elizabeth Mangan. Elizabeth is Chief Executive Officer and Managing Member of Miller Valentine, including Miller Valentine Construction and MV Investment.
Inspiring Women: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Julie Jones, Northern Kentucky Bar Association
To commemorate Women’s History Month, Strauss Troy is proud to spotlight several exceptional female clients who have made significant strides in their respective careers and industries. Today we are highlighting Julie Jones, Executive Director of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association.
Inspiring Women: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Sherrie Keller, M&M Mid-Valley Service & Supply
To commemorate Women’s History Month, Strauss Troy is proud to spotlight several exceptional female clients who have made significant strides in their respective careers and industries. Today we are highlighting Sherrie Keller, President and Co-owner or of M&M Mid-Valley Service & Supply.
Inspiring Women: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Sarah Sweeney, Jake Sweeney Automotive
To commemorate Women’s History Month, Strauss Troy is proud to spotlight several exceptional female clients who have made significant strides in their respective careers and industries. Today we are highlighting Sarah D. Sweeney of Jake Sweeney Automotive.
Kentucky Planned Communities: Guidance for Developers in the Greater Cincinnati Area – Part III
This article will compare and contrast Kentucky law and Ohio law pertaining to planned communities. Ohio Planned Community Law (§§ 5312.01 – 5312.16) (the “Ohio Act”) (the Kentucky Act and Ohio Act are collectively referred to as the “Acts”) took effect on September 10, 2010 and has thus been in existence in longer than the Kentucky Act.
Kentucky Planned Communities: Guidance for Developers in the Greater Cincinnati Area – Part II
This is the second article in a series on Kentucky’s Planned Communities statute (KRS §§ 381.785 – 381.801) (the “Act”), which provides guidance to developers in the greater Cincinnati area.
10 Strauss Troy Lawyers named to 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list
Strauss Troy is pleased to announce that 10 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of Super Lawyers.
Kentucky Planned Communities: Guidance for Developers in the Greater Cincinnati Area – Part I
Kentucky’s Planned Communities statute took effect on June 29, 2023. This is an important update for real estate developers in the greater Cincinnati area because, prior to the Act and unlike states like Ohio, Kentucky did not have any statutes that addressed planned communities.
Strauss Troy Legal Team Wins Defense Verdict in Breach of Fiduciary Duty Litigation
After four years of contentious discovery and motion practice, followed by a three-week arbitration hearing, the legal team at Strauss Troy successfully obtained a defense verdict on all claims in a breach of fiduciary duty action involving the purchase of several hotels.
Strauss Troy Welcomes New Real Estate Legal Assistant
Strauss Troy is pleased to welcome Steffany E. Carrigan as our newest real estate legal assistant in our Cincinnati office.
Corporate Transparency Act Update
On November 29, 2023, FinCEN released a final rule on the Corporate Transparency Act.
Strauss Troy Welcomes New Associate Attorney
Strauss Troy is pleased to announce that Andrew White has joined the firm’s Cincinnati office as an associate attorney in our litigation group.