Strauss Troy welcomes Julie Hopkins, Bo Howell, and Austin Stevenson. The additions complement the firm’s labor and employment, corporate law, and securities law practice groups.
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Ohio Urges Victims of Unemployment Fraud to Act Now to Avoid Tax Troubles
The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) is warning Ohioans who may be victims of unemployment fraud to report the suspected fraud or potentially face higher taxes.
My Top 3 Tips When Buying Vacant Commercial Property.
People often have no fear when buying vacant commercial land. It is vacant after all. What could be wrong with it? So. Much. So much could be wrong with it. Though empty, less obvious problems that can quickly derail a project can lurk if you do not do your due diligence. Michelle E. Reid offers her top three tips to consider when buying vacant commercial property.
Ohio Simplifies Employment Law Statutes
Ohio’s Employment Law Uniformity Act becomes effective on April 15, 2021. Strauss Troy attorneys Alex Rodger and Austin Stevenson highlight some of the changes to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4112 related to discrimination claims.
Got a High Property Tax Bill? Consider Applying for a Reduction of Your Property’s Taxable Value
Did you recently get slapped with a surprisingly high property tax bill? Consider applying for a reduction of your property’s taxable value. Your county’s board of revision will conduct a hearing, and you will bear the burden of proving that your property was over-valued. If the board reduces your property’s value, the new value will usually apply to future tax years, which will save money on your tax bills well into the future. There are many intricacies to this process, and an experienced attorney can navigate it for you to optimize your opportunity for a value reduction.
Building a Home in 2021? My Top 3 Considerations
Most of us found all of our homes’ flaws in 2020 and are seeking out the perfect place to build our dream home. More often than not though, people an attorney after signing the land and construction contract—when there is a big problem that could have been avoided by consulting with an attorney earlier. To help your purchase and construction go smoothly, here are three things to consider.
Second Draw Loans and Related PPP Updates
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 provides $900 billion in stimulus relief for the COVID-19 pandemic, including $284 billion for the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for new and previous borrowers under the Economic Aid Act.
Strauss Troy is looking for a Real Estate paralegal
Primary responsibilities: The successful candidate will preferable have extensive experience examining real estate titles for commercial properties in Ohio and Kentucky. This position will likely involve: property and lien searches, recording of real estate documents in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky, analysis of plats, surveys, easements, and recorded leases, analyzing and assisting in the resolution …Read More
Strauss Troy adds four new Shareholders
Strauss Troy congratulates attorneys Jessica L. Beauchamp, James D. Houston, Michelle E. Reid, and Matthew J. Worth, who have each been named a Shareholder of the firm. Beauchamp and Worth are members of the firm’s Domestic Relations group, Houston is a member the firm’s litigation group, and Reid is a member of the firm’s Real Estate group.
Eight Strauss Troy attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers 2021
Strauss Troy is pleased to announce eight of our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers 2021. The annual Super Lawyers list recognizes outstanding attorneys across the country. Only 5% of attorneys are recognized as Super Lawyers and only 2.5% of attorneys are Rising Stars, an honor for attorneys 40 or younger or attorneys practicing …Read More