Three Strauss Troy Attorneys To Present At National Business Institute Seminars December 8th

Three Strauss Troy Attorneys will present at upcoming National Business Institute (NBI) seminars.

HIPAA AuditsNet Millions In Fines
Are You In Compliance?

If your business involves health care, or services to health care providers, you may not be sure if you could pass a HIPAA audit. On May 7, 2014, the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced that it had levied a fine of $4.8 million against Columbia University and New York and Presbyterian …Read More

Bitcoin’s Future And IRS Tax Compliance

The dirge for bitcoin may have been a bit premature. Just last week, Dish Network announced that it will begin accepting bitcoin as a form of payment later this year. Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer, BitFury, also just announced $20 million in new financing that it’ll use to further strengthen its international market presence while accelerating …Read More

Strauss Troy Tax Attorney Joy Hall Shares Tax Tips With Rob Williams On Fox19 Morning News

Strauss Troy tax attorney, Joy Hall, recently appeared with Rob Williams on Fox 19’s Morning News program to share helpful tax preparation tips. Hall shared simple things people can do while filing their own taxes to avoid potential problems and delayed returns. Some of her tips include: correctly spell your name and address, fill out …Read More

Strauss Troy Names Joy Hall As Shareholder

Strauss Troy Attorney Joy Hall has been named a shareholder of the firm. Joy practices in the field of tax law, with an emphasis on tax controversy, tax audit and criminal tax issues. Her practice includes federal and state tax litigation, refund issues, criminal tax indictments/trials, Offers in Compromise, audits and innocent spouse filings. Joy understands how …Read More

E-Commerce Software Is On Docket For Supreme Court With Closely-Watched Business Method Patent Case

Today, you don’t think twice about clicking a button on Amazon or Priceline to make a purchase, but complex underbelly e-commerce engines drive these systems. These software programs are protected by nuanced business method patents that have come under question. Business methods and computer software programs are significant components of today’s high-tech and innovation-focused economy. …Read More

Target Data Breach Costs Consumers and Lenders

At the height of the holiday shopping season, Target Corp. (TGT:NYSE) announced that customer credit card data had been compromised. The breach reportedly occurred between November 27 and December 15, 2013. Initially, Target reported that only credit card data had been accessed — not debit card data or Target’s own credit card. Target assured customers that debit …Read More

Strauss Troy Attorney Joy Hall Presents at 2013 Tax Institute

Joy Hall served as a panelist at the 2013 Tax Institute, presented by the Cincinnati Bar Association (CBA) Taxation Committee. The event was held Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7 at the Cincinnati Bar Center, 225 East Sixth Street. Joy’s session discussed Tax Controversy. She served on the planning committee for the 54th annual …Read More

When Are Unpaid Internships Legal & Right? Learn How Both Organization& Student Can Benefit

Internships are great avenues toward a career – they give you experience, training and an impressive block of text on your resume. Are these benefits really worth free labor from the student’s perspective, and is the free labor legal? Here’s what you need to know. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), there are six different circumstances under …Read More

Could Safer Screening & Hiring Practices Have Prevented Navy Yard Shooting?

Employers Are Ultimately Responsible For Safe Hiring When tragedy strikes, we all ask why? In the recent case of the Navy Yard shooting, many are asking, “why did the background screening of Aaron Alexis tragically fail?” “I don’t think the background check failed; I think the process failed,” Jason Morris, president of background-screening provider EmployeeScreenIQ, …Read More

Implementing An Effective Workplace Violence Program

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is committed to using all of its inspection and enforcement authority to compel employers to anticipate and avoid incidents of workplace violence. OSHA’s past and present inspections, citations and large fines demonstrate that it is not hesitant to use that authority. The prudent employer acts in advance. That employer protects …Read More

Important Employer Benefits Withholding Changes Take Effect September 16For Married Same Sex Couples

As of September 16, 2013, employers must treat lawfully married same sex couples as married for purposes of withholding and benefits. Individuals may amend their open tax returns (generally 2010 through 2012) to change their filing status if validly married during that year. Individuals may file for a refund of any taxes paid on “imputed …Read More

Supreme Court Ruling On Spousal Rights Raises More Benefits Questions For Employers

Guidance Needed From Federal Agencies The Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Windsor finding Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) unconstitutional has implications in many facets of law beyond domestic relations. That Section of DOMA defined “spouse” as “only a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or wife” …Read More

Emily Supinger Appointed To City Of Cincinnati Zoning Board Of Appeals

  Strauss Troy Attorney Emily Supinger has been appointed to a three-year term on the City of Cincinnati Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The ZBA hears all appeals from decisions of the Zoning Hearing Examiner, decisions of the Historic Conservation Board, decisions of the City Planning Commission, the issuance of a permit or Certificate of Compliance and …Read More

New I-9 Form Now RequiredFor All New Employees

Beginning May 7th, employers are required to use a revised, two-page I-9 Form for all new hires. With immigration reform on the front burner in Washington, D.C., Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may increase the number of companies it audits. Employers who fail to comply with the new form will be subject to significant fines and …Read More

Watch Tax Attorney Joy Hall OnFox19 Friday Morning

Strauss Troy Attorney Joy Hall will share the four most common tax problems and how to file an extension at 7:50 a.m. on the Fox19 Morning News.  It’s not too late to contact Joy if you have questions about your taxes or IRS compliance.

The Employer Mandate: What You Need To Know About Increased Worker Classification Scrutiny

As a business owner, you have likely followed news coverage of the Supreme Court arguments regarding the Affordable Care Act, and are interested to find out which provisions might be affected. One of the more controversial provisions of the Affordable Care Act is the Employer Mandate, which provides that business owners with at least 50 …Read More

401(K) Plan Fee Disclosure Requires Closer Look By Employers

Employers sponsoring 401(k) plans have been hearing from their investment advisors about “fee disclosures” that have to be given to plan participants who choose their own investments in the company plan. The goal of these IRS regulations, now effective July 1, 2012, after having been delayed several times, is to arm investors with information about …Read More

Business-Oriented Human Resources Audits Are Both Preventive And Proactive

John Fischer, Labor & Employment Law, Developing Labor Law Text Book

The most successful companies foresee, plan for, and take advantage of business opportunities before their competition. They also identify and make sure that they are well-prepared to avoid, or manage successfully, potential future problems, including legal problems, which could sabotage their taking full advantage of current or future business opportunities. Strauss Troy’s approach to conducting …Read More