As part of our Professional Development Series, the Strauss Troy will present TWO in-house seminars on Thursday, October 24, 2019 beginning at 8:45 am for registration (Breakfast will be served), with the first program beginning at 9:00 am and the second program beginning at 12:15 pm. You are welcome to attend one or both seminars …Read More
Category: Published Articles
#TimesUp on Claims of Sexual Harassment Filed Too Late?
In the past two years, we have seen allegations or accusations of sexual harassment being reported in the media on a regular basis. And, campaigns and posts on social media, including the #metoo and #TimesUp movements, have revealed countless more allegations. While there is no time limit on someone’s right to free speech, there is …Read More
Strauss Troy is looking for an Accounting Specialist
Strauss Troy Co., LPA, a midsize law firm with two locations, seeks an Accounting Specialist that is highly motivated, self-directed, and detail oriented with bookkeeping or accounting knowledge. The individual must also have strong communication skills and be able to work well in a team environment.
Join Us for A Beginner’s Guide to Reasonable Accommodations: The Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act and More
Join Strauss Troy attorney Theresa Nelson as she discusses reasonable accommodations for employees, including the Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act that requires all Kentucky employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for an employee’s pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions.
Kentucky’s new pregnancy accommodation law
Effective July 27, 2019, the Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act (the “Act”) requires all Kentucky employers with 15 or more employees (for 20 or more calendar weeks) to provide reasonable accommodations for an employee’s pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. It is not novel that both federal and state law prohibit employers from discriminating against a …Read More
Strauss Troy is currently seeking an ERISA Attorney with portable book of business.
Move your career forward at Strauss Troy. We are currently seeking an ERISA Attorney with portable book of business. Qualifications: The ideal attorney will have a portable book of business and a minimum of five years of experience in employee benefit plan matters, health and welfare benefit plans, and qualified retirement plans. This candidate should have …Read More
Strauss Troy president Marshall Dosker makes Cincinnati 300 list
Marshall Dosker, president of Strauss Troy, was recognized by Cincinnati Magazine as one of the 300 most influential leaders in the area. The Cincinnati 300 list was announced in a special issue of the magazine released in late February 2019.
Strauss Troy names Elizabeth Reeder and Stephen Schilling as Shareholders
Strauss Troy congratulates attorneys Elizabeth M. Reeder and Stephen E. Schilling, who have been named Shareholders of the firm. Reeder is a member of the firm’s Corporate|Business and Tax Planning|Compliance groups; Schilling is a member of the Litigation group. Reeder focuses her practice on business and tax law, counseling individuals and businesses from start-ups to established, …Read More
Strauss Troy Listed as a 2019 Best Law Firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® has recognized Strauss Troy among the Best Law Firms of 2019. Strauss Troy has earned eleven metropolitan rankings and was nationally ranked in Project Finance Law. National Tier 3 Project Finance Law Metropolitan Tier 1 – Cincinnati Commercial Litigation Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs Project Finance Law …Read More
Larry Neuman receives Transformation Award
Strauss Troy attorney Larry Neuman received the Center for Respite Care’s Transformation Award at a banquet on Thursday, October 11 at the Cintas Center.
The Transformation Awards are held annually to honor those who have made a difference in the lives of people in our community. Honorees are selected based on their commitment to both the Center for Respite Care and improving life for adults who are ill and homeless. Two of the past honorees are Father Michael Graham, President of Xavier University, and Dr Santa Ono, former president of University of Cincinnati. The Center for Respite Care’s is a 20 bed licensed facility in Over-the-Rhine, whose mission is to provide quality, holistic medical care to homeless people who need a safe place to heal, while assisting them in breaking the cycle of homelessness.
Strauss Troy Attorney Bill Williamson wins Northern Kentucky Amateur Championship
Strauss Troy Attorney Bill Williamson won the 78th Annual Northern Kentucky Amateur Championship last week at Traditions Golf Club. This is his second time winning the tournament since 2016. Around the links in Northern Kentucky: Williamson joins exclusive company by winning tournament
New Partnership Representative Rules May Increase Audit Activity
With a new year comes new tax rules that have significant impacts on your operating agreements and LLCs. If you haven’t updated your operating agreement for some time or if you are entering or exiting an LLC, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (the “BBA”) has significant impact for the former “tax matter partner” provisions. These BBA provisions took effect January 1, 2018 and repeal the TEFRA and ELP procedures and applies to all partnerships that file a Form 1065 return. In implementing these rules, IRS hopes to increase audit activity and make it easier to assess deficiencies for unpaid taxes to your partnerships. It is critical to understand the new rules in order to better protect yourself and your partnership in future audit.
Defamation of Property: Slander of Title under Ohio Law
It is commonly understood that a case for defamation can arise from a false statement injuring a person’s reputation, business, or profession. But it is less well known that the same legal principles can apply to the ownership of real or personal property based on “slander of title.” Under Ohio law, slander of title is …Read More
FDA Requires Black Box Warning for Invokana® Due to Risk of Foot or Leg Amputations
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just issued a warning that JOHNSON & JOHNSON’S diabetes drug Invokana® presents a significant risk of causing foot or leg amputations. The FDA’s warning comes after two clinical trials showing foot and leg amputations occurred about twice as often in patients taking the diabetes drug Invokana®. The FDA …Read More
Strauss Troy Shareholder Marty Butler Receives NKU’s Distinguished Service Award
Strauss Troy shareholder Marty Butler received Northern Kentucky University’s Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to Northern Kentucky University through their time and talents. Jeffrey Standen, dean of the Salmon P. Chase College of Law noted that Marty is an indispensable part of the NKU community. In 2014, …Read More
Is Talcum Powder Linked to Ovarian Cancer?
JOHNSON & JOHNSON is now facing thousands of lawsuits by women with ovarian cancer (or their estates) who have used Johnson’s baby powder or Johnson’s Shower to Shower talcum powder product for feminine hygiene. Despite the ever-increasing proof of the connection between the use of talc products and ovarian cancer, Johnson & Johnson decided not …Read More
Strauss Troy’s Award-Winning Attorneys
Our nationally recognized attorneys work together as a team to be your legal partner, whether you need an attorney to handle a personal or a corporate matter. Strauss Troy has been recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers as a Best Law Firm in the following practice areas: Commercial Litigation Mass Tort/Class Actions – Plaintiffs Real Estate …Read More
Strauss Troy Investigates DePuy Hip Replacements
Strauss Troy is currently evaluating cases involving Johnson and Johnson’s DePuy hip replacements. While Johnson and Johnson promoted the DePuy “metal-on-metal” hip replacements as lasting longer than similar devices that included ceramic or plastic materials, the truth was exactly the opposite. In fact, the five-year failure rate on some of the DePuy hips is close …Read More
Strauss Troy Investigates Companies Purchasing Annuities for Violation of Interest Rate Statutes
Strauss Troy is investigating companies that purchase structured settlement annuities and retirement annuities. These purchases result an individual receiving a lump sum of money in exchange for giving up a stream of payments from an annuity. Individuals typically come to receive payments from an annuity either because they have entered into a structured settlement as …Read More
Supinger Appointed Solicitor for the Village of Bethel
Strauss Troy Shareholder Emily Supinger was appointed Village Solicitor for the Village of Bethel on September 14. Emily also serves as City Solicitor for the City of Wyoming and Village Law Director/ Solicitor for the Villages of Woodlawn and Moscow.