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.
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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.
Buyer Beware: Your Property Taxes Will Go Up
Still trying to buy property in 2020? Attorney Michelle Reid discusses what you can expect when you receive your property tax bill after closing. Many commercial and residential buyers are shocked when their bill jumps to match the property’s sale price rather than the valuation they saw prior to closing.
William K. Flynn recognized with Excellence in Nonprofit Service Award
Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio has recognized Strauss Troy shareholder William K. Flynn for his service with the 2019 Excellence in Nonprofit Service Award.
Treasury releases simplified PPP form for loans of less than $50,000
Last night, the U.S. Treasury released a simplified form for loans less than $50,000, which should make PPP small loan forgiveness easier.
SBA Announces Restrictions on PPP Borrowers’ Mergers and Transfers of Assets or Ownership
On Friday, October 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration issued SBA Procedural Notice 5000-20057, which provides long-awaited guidance regarding pre-forgiveness restructures and ownership changes of borrowers under the Paycheck Protection Program.
Strauss Troy Attorney Brian Tracy selected for Board Orientation + Leadership Development program
The Leadership Council for Nonprofits has selected Strauss Troy attorney Brian R. Tracy to participate in its upcoming Board Orientation + Leadership Development (BOLD). The program, which helps train professionals to serve on nonprofit boards, serves as Greater Cincinnati’s leading nonprofit board training program with a goal of educating and empowering local leaders to serve boldly.
Open for Business! Web resources for businesses reopening in Ohio or Kentucky
As businesses such as restaurants, salons, gyms, retail, and more slowly open up after months of being shut down or limited operations due to COVID-19, employers are looking for guidance in navigating the constantly evolving rules for maintaining safe and healthy workplaces. Strauss Troy attorney Theresa Nelson has curated a list of resources that business …Read More
The CARES Act: Small Business Loan Summary – updated April 3, 2020
By: Michael L. Iannitti Editor’s Note: Updated on April 3, 2020 with SBA Interim Final Rule On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law. Below is a summary of the terms concerning small business loans and other related provisions. Paycheck Protection Program A small business …Read More
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Small Business Exemptions
The Department of Labor published regulations governing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on April 1, 2020. While containing extensive explanations of terms and provisions throughout the entire FFCRA, one section is particularly noteworthy for small businesses. The language of the FFCRA provided that small private employers with fewer than 50 employees could be exempt …Read More
If you’re not paying for the product, you are the product: teleconference security and safety
“If you’re not paying for the product, you are the product. ”It’s a clever statement and has enough truth to it that it sounds deep and memorable. But it misses the point. Where that comment makes some sense is where social media gives free access to get you to join and then sells ad time and sells data about you and your use of that particular social media.
Parenting during COVID-19: Kentucky issues exceptions to exchange
Kentucky Supreme Court has issued a general Order about exchanging children between separated and divorced parents during the next 4 weeks of the coronavirus restrictions. It basically tells parents, with specific exceptions, to continue to exchange their children pursuant to their prior existing agreements, court orders and divorce decrees.
A letter from your Strauss Troy tax attorney
We hope that you are keeping yourself, your loved ones, and your community safe from COVID-19 (commonly referred to as the Coronavirus). Along with those paramount health concerns, you may be wondering about some of the recent tax changes meant to help everyone coping with the Coronavirus fallout.
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.
Family Medical Leave and Paid Sick Leave expanded in response to COVID-19 Emergency
With COVID-19 sweeping the country, Strauss Troy Attorney Theresa Nelson provides information regarding some of the measures related to the emergency expansion of Family and Medical Leave and Paid Sick Leave.
Strauss Troy to offer in House CLE: How to Better Manage Your Workload and Your Times, Task and Email Management for Legal Professionals
As part of Strauss Troy’s Professional Development Series, the firm will present an in-house seminar on Monday, May 18, beginning at 8:45 a.m. for registration (Breakfast will be served). The presentation is titled, “How to Better Manage Your Workload and Your Times, Task and Email Management for Legal Professionals” and qualifies for 6.0 CLE Credit …Read More
Department of Labor Increases Salary Level to Qualify for Fair Labor Standards Act Executive, Administrative and Professional Exemption
On January 1, 2020, the latest final rule governing the Executive, Adminstrative and Professional Exemption of the Fair Labor Standards Act is scheduled to go into effect. And, when it does, it is estimated that 1.3 million workers will become entitled to overtime protection. What should covered employers know about the latest final rule? Join us Wednesday, December 11, for a seminar to learn more.
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.
Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act: what you need to know
The Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act (the “Act”) went into effect on June 27, 2019. The Act requires qualifying employers to go beyond what may or may not be required of them by other laws. Specifically, the Act requires all Kentucky employers with 15 or more employees (for 20 or more calendar weeks) to provide reasonable …Read More
Strauss Troy attorney Bill Williamson combines competitive success with law
Strauss Troy attorney Bill Williamson recently played in the 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship in Parker, Colorado, and was profiled in the publication Global Golf Post.