Strauss Troy is pleased to announce that 15 of our attorneys have been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Attorney Pete A. Smith was also recognized as Lawyer of the year in Project Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Strauss Troy Co., LPA would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to The Best Lawyers in …Read More
Category: Litigation | Dispute Resolution
Strauss Troy welcomes four new attorneys
Strauss Troy welcomes Stephen S. Schmidt, Daniel A. Hunt, Brian R. Tracy, and Ryan F. Hemmerle to the firm. Stephen S. Schmidt is a litigator and business advisor who focuses his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, construction litigation, employment litigation and tort law. Steve represents and advises clients across a variety of …Read More
Appeals court reverses part of judgment in dispute between Cleveland Botanical Garden, Jeptha Wade’s descendants
An appeals court on Thursday reversed part of a judgment in favor of the Cleveland Botanical Garden in a years-long legal dispute over the deed that gave Wade Park to the city of Cleveland. The Wade descendants are pleased with the appeals court’s ruling and plan to keep pursuing the matter in court, said Matthew …Read More
States take steps to protect insured during COVID-19 emergency
The Governors and the Departments of Insurance in Ohio and Kentucky have recently taken steps to protect insureds – both individuals and businesses – during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 and Business Interruption Coverage: Pending Legislation
On March 23, we wrote about potential insurance claims arising from COVID-19 shutdowns and disruptions that businesses could assert under the business interruption coverage in their property damage insurance. Since then, bills have been filed in several state legislatures – including Ohio – that seek to ensure that this coverage exists.
Frustration of Purpose And Excused Contractual Performance After A Government Shut Down
By: William K. Flynn State and local governments are taking aggressive actions to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, including official and unofficial quarantines, “social distancing,” stay at home requirements, and cancellation of public events. I wrote the other day addressing the potential implications of a pandemic relative to negotiated force majeure provisions commonly …Read More
A Message from Marshall K. Dosker, President, Strauss Troy
To all clients and friends of Strauss Troy:
We hope that you remain well during these challenging times. Like you, we at Strauss Troy have been busy preparing and planning for all aspects of this unprecedented event.
Business Interruption Insurance Claims Arising from COVID-19
Most businesses have business interruption insurance that is one of the coverages provided in property damage policies. Business interruption coverage may or may not provide reimbursement for some of the losses sustained by businesses as a result of the coronavirus shutdown. This will depend on the exact language of the policy and the exact circumstances causing the business interruption.
Force Majeure: Will COVID-19 excuse performance of your contract?
Added to to stressors faced by business owners or operators during this pandemic is whether they will be able to meet contractual commitments or expect return performance by counter parties. Looking past the current disruption in every corner of the economy, businesses are going to increasingly confront questions about force majeure and related contract concepts of impracticability of performance or frustration of purpose.
Strauss Troy names Amy L. Hunt as Shareholder
Strauss Troy congratulates attorney Amy L. Hunt, who was recently named Shareholder of the firm. Amy concentrates her practice in complex civil litigation, including shareholder derivative actions and consumer class actions, asserting unfair business practices, false and deceptive advertising, and improper sales and claims handling practices by large life and property & casualty insurance carriers.
How to Work With a Lawyer: A User’s Manual
You may have noticed that, unlike major appliances, lawyers don’t come with warnings or instructions. Whether you need a lawyer regularly for your business or only for specific tasks, the principles of this article should be helpful to you.
Strauss Troy sees success in Emch v. Community Mutual Insurance Company
Strauss Troy was successful in securing a win for a client battling an insurance company for coverage of mental health treatment under an employer health insurance plan.
Eight Strauss Troy attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers 2020
Strauss Troy is pleased to announce eight of our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers 2020. The annual Super Lawyers list recognizes outstanding attorneys across the country.
2020 Ohio Super Lawyers include Theresa L. Nelson – Employment Litigation Defense, Emily T. Supinger – State/Local/Municipal and Guy Taft – Intellectual Property Litigation. 2020 Ohio Rising Stars include Jessica L. Beauchamp – Family Law, Alex S. Rodger – Business Litigation, Stephen E. Schilling – Business Litigation and Matthew J. Worth – Family Law. 2020 Kentucky Rising Stars includes Elizabeth M. Reeder – Business/Corporate.
Best Lawyers in America 2020 recognizes 16 Strauss Troy attorneys
Strauss Troy is pleased to announce that 16 of our attorneys have been recognized as The Best Lawyers in America 2020. Attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America were recognized by their peers in the legal industry for their professional excellence in 145 different types of practice areas.
FINRA Guidance begins to turn the tide in customer’s favor
By William K. Flynn Last year I wrote about problems that happen when a registered representative (a “broker”) leaves the firm and heads for the seemingly greener pastures of a different broker-dealer, or gets out of the wire house merry-go-round and sets up shop with a registered investment adviser. Foremost among these issues is the …Read More
Bayer loses third trial in claims that Roundup® causes cancer
Verdicts against Monsanto and its parent company Bayer are beginning to pile up after Monsanto loses its third trial over claims that its weed killer product, Roundup®, causes cancer.
If you have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and have a history of using Roundup®, then Bayer and Monsanto may owe you a sizeable amount of money. Monsanto’s weed killer, Roundup®, contains a chemical known as glyphosate which has been linked to a type of cancer called Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
‘Trial Evidence for the Ohio Practitioner’ CLE seminar scheduled for May 21
As part of our Professional Development Series, the Strauss Troy will present an in-house seminar on Tuesday, May 21, beginning at 9:15 a.m. for registration (Breakfast will be served). The presentation is titled, “Trial Evidence for the Ohio Practitioner” and qualifies for 6.0 CLE Credit Hours. The presentation qualifies for New Lawyer Training in Ohio. …Read More
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 welcomes four new attorneys
Margaret Cunningham, Eric Francis, Michael Iannitti, and Alex Rodger bring a wealth of experience to Strauss Troy’s Real Estate, Corporate, and Litigation groups.
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