DOL Audits Can Expose Illegal Cost Shifting in Employee Benefit Plans

Deparment of Labor Auditing Employee Life Insurancfe Plans

Your employee benefit plan might be hiding a problem. The payments made by your employees for optional insurance benefits might – without your knowledge – be used to subsidize or reduce your cost for other insurance benefits. If this problem is found during an audit by the Department of Labor (“DOL”), monetary penalties could be significant.

Ten Strauss Troy Attorneys Recognized As
2016 Best Lawyers In America®

Ten Strauss Troy attorneys have been honored as 2015 Best Lawyers by Best Lawyers®.

Greater Cincinnati’s All Star Companies
Honored By Business Law Firm Strauss Troy

Business law firm Strauss Troy (@StraussTroy) recently honored Greater Cincinnati’s All Star companies. The 55 fastest-growing, privately-held companies were recognized by the Business Courier at the annual #Fast55 awards program presented by Strauss Troy.

Strauss Troy Attorney Corey Hamilton To Present Copyright Issues To UC DAAP Students

Strauss Troy Attorney Corey Hamilton, Copyright Law, UC DAAP

Strauss Troy Attorney Corey Hamilton will present copyright and trademark issues in today’s digital environment to students in the University of Cincinnati’s Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP) program on April 1 as part of its “Spring 2015 Professional Practices for Fine Artists” course.

Attorney Christopher McDowell Joins Strauss Troy Firm Expands Criminal and Commercial Litigation Expertise

Strauss Troy Attorney Chris McDowell

Strauss Troy announces that Attorney Chris McDowell has joined the firm.

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.

Attorneys Corey Hamilton and Theresa Nelson Join Strauss Troy Firm Expands With Additional Expertise In Business & Litigation

Strauss Troy Attorney Corey Hamilton, Copyright Law, UC DAAP

Strauss Troy announces that attorneys Corey Hamilton and Theresa Nelson have joined the firm.

Super Hero Copyrights – It’s Complicated Marvel Comics And Kirby Settlement Leaves Questions For Freelancers

According to Alison Frankel reporting for Reuters, there were at least two reasons why U.S. Supreme Court watchers were paying attention to a petition for review by Jack Kirby’s heirs. The first is obvious: Kirby was a legendary comic-book artist and writer who had a big role in the creation of the X-Men, Thor, the Hulk and the Fantastic Four – enduring characters that continue to generate big returns for Marvel Entertainment and its parent, the Walt Disney Company.

Now Is The Time To Consider Property Valuation Reassessments

As 2014 comes to a close, now is the time to start considering next year’s property tax bills. This year represents a significant period as the valuation reappraisal period is in process for three Southwest Ohio counties. Butler and Clermont County are currently in the midst of completing their required sexennial reappraisals, which often result in a whole-scale of changes in values which will be provided to taxpayers by the end of September.

Ten Strauss Troy Attorneys Named 2015 Best Lawyers By Best Lawyers®

Ten Strauss Troy attorneys have been honored as 2015 Best Lawyers by Best Lawyers®.

Strauss Troy Attorney Brian Eviston Selected As UpTech III Judge

Strauss Troy Attorney Brian Eviston has been chosen to serve on the judging panel for UpTech III. UpTech,is a Covington-based business accelerator program designed to provide emerging informatics companies access to resources, community connections, and the start-up tools needed to fuel early-stage growth. In its third year, the program has attracted entrepreneurs of information-driven businesses from across the U.S.

In Our New Fast-Paced Video, Clients Share How Strauss Troy Helps Their Companies Grow

“We wanted clients to tell their stories, on site, at their locations,” said Pamela Gilchrist, the firm’s director of marketing who produced the video. “Visual storytelling best communicates the trusted relationships that our attorneys have with our clients.” “Strauss Troy’s entrepreneurial spirit is tremendously advantageous to our clients and our goal is to make more …Read More

What Does Popeyes’ $43M Fried Chicken Recipe Say About Your Intellectual Property?

Popeyes Chicken

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken finally owns its recipes for chicken and biscuits. According to a recent bizjournals article, Popeyes paid the family of its founder, Al Copeland, $43 million for the copyright to the core recipes for its famously spicy food. Previously, the company had been paying $3.1 million in royalties to the family each year. The company will still continue to pay royalties to the Copeland family for the sauces.

Strauss Troy Sponsors Closing Event Of Queen City Angels (QCA) 2014 Entrepreneur Bootcamp

Queen City Angels logo

Strauss Troy sponsored the closing event of the Queen City Angels (QCA) 2014 Entrepreneur Bootcamp on July 1 at Rhinegeist Brewery. For “Meet The Angels,” QCA joined with the Greater Cincinnati Venture Association (GCVA). This gave the nearly 40 Bootcamp attendees an opportunity to meet angels from both groups. Additionally, members of the Strauss Troy team served …Read More

Strauss Troy Attorney Martin Butler Named Recipient Of Northern Kentucky University’s Lincoln Award

Strauss Troy Attorney Marty Butler has been named a 2014 recipient of Northern Kentucky University’s prestigious Lincoln Award. First bestowed in 1992, the Lincoln Award is presented to residents, or former residents, of Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana who demonstrate the qualities of exceptional citizenship, service and achievement in their professions and communities. Marty will be …Read More

Does Your Personal Umbrella Insurance Give You The Coverage You Need?

Umbrella policies are most often thought of as the ultimate protection if you face a claim or lawsuit based on liability arising from the use of your personal vehicle. But, like anything else, it pays to be a wise consumer and understand the basics of what is and isn’t covered. In Ohio, you’re required to …Read More

Marshall Dosker Named President Of Strauss Troy

Strauss Troy, one of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s leading law firms, announced that Marshall Dosker has been named president of the firm. In an address to employees, incoming president Marshall Dosker said, “I sincerely appreciate the professionalism, hard work, energy and creativity of all of you that make Strauss Troy the law firm and community citizen …Read More

The Cincinnati Business Courier Profiles Strauss Troy’s New President Marshall Dosker

Andy Brownfield of the Cincinnati Business Courier profiled Strauss Troy’s new president, Marshall Dosker, in his feature, “After early start in business world, Dosker found home at Strauss Troy.” Related article: Marshall Dosker Named President of Strauss Troy