Strauss Troy is proud to be an associate member of the Goering Center. If you own a family or private business, we encourage you to discover what it’s all about. The Goering Center can prepare you to handle key issues that affect organizations of all sizes. These matters may include: Succession Planning Communication Techniques Strategic …Read More
Samsung Blocked From Offering Certain Phones For Sale In The US With a ruling in its favor at the International Trade Commission (ITC), Apple has emerged as the most recent victor in the ongoing, multi-front Apple vs. Samsung patent war that includes dozens of pending patent infringement lawsuits around the world. On top of this …Read More
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
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
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
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
Ten Strauss Troy attorneys have been named among The Best Lawyers In America©. Based solely on peer review, being selected by Best Lawyers® is a significant honor. For more than 30 years, Best Lawyers® lists have been regarded worldwide as the most trustworthy, unbiased source for legal referrals. “Year after year, a large group of our attorneys are named Best Lawyers®,” …Read More
Attorney Kevin Sprecher joins the firm as a member of the Strauss Troy Corporate | Business group and head of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice. His work emphasizes all aspects of intellectual property law including U.S. and international patent prosecution, portfolio management and counseling, as well as licensing, internet issues, brand development, U.S. and international …Read More
Local investors have accused Cincinnati based money manager Glen Galemmo of running an elaborate Ponzi that could see investment losses of hundreds of millions of dollars. Because Ponzi schemes are not the only danger facing investors as they take greater responsibility of their own portfolios, here are some tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of any investment scam.
If you buy a defunct company, from its bank or out of receivership or bankruptcy, make sure that you aren’t liable for any actual, or alleged, labor and employment law violations of the old company. The burden of proof is on you — even with an asset purchase and hold-harmless agreements. Federal courts can simply ignore these.
Often, labor and employment law’s “federal successor liability rules” actually trump state business laws and contracts designed to protect buyers.
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
Strauss Troy Attorney C. Richard Colvin has been named chair of the Corporate | Business practice group. He has broad experience in large-scale corporate transactions including corporate organization, tax free reorganizations, contract negotiations, mergers, acquisitions and entity formation. He is also a shareholder at the firm and chair of its Marketing Committee. Richard’s Industry Experience Includes: IT …Read More
What You Need To Know About Ohio’s Law On Creditors’ Claims Against Estates Nothing is more frustrating in your business than not being paid by a customer. Collection can get tricky, however, if your business has unpaid accounts receivable due on behalf of a deceased client. There are important rules and deadlines you need to …Read More
It’s 2:00 a.m., and there you are, wide awake. You’re worried about how to manage the business that you have under contact. How are you going to adequately staff the projects? Where are you going to put all of the people to do the work? Even more alarming is how did it come to this? …Read More
Strauss Troy is pleased to serve as a sponsor for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Emerging 30 program. We are proud to be a part of the Northern Kentucky community, to celebrate our region’s fastest-growing “gazelle” companies and to hold them up as positive examples in our community. Read more and check out …Read More
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Strauss Troy Attorney Bill Williamson has been named a shareholder of the firm. He has diverse experience includes: real estate law, corporate law and entity formation, estate planning, probate and general business law. He has extensive experience in all aspects of real estate law including acquisition, construction, financing, title, leasing and divesture encompassing all categories …Read More
Attorney Shawn Young has been named chair of Strauss Troy’s Corporate | Business practice group. She is a general business and corporate lawyer and represents small and mid-size companies and counsels clients in a wide variety of business matters. Her practice also includes commercial litigation and appellate work.
By Richard Colvin, Esq. Its 2:00 a.m. and there you are, wide awake. You’re worried about how to manage the business that you have under contact. How are you going to adequately staff the projects? Where are you going to put all of the people to do the work? Even more alarming is how did …Read More
It is estimated that more than 90% of all U.S. businesses are some form of closely held corporation, limited liability company (LLC) or partnership. While equity in a corporation is held by shareholders who have rights to elect the directors who will in turn determine strategy and hire and supervise the management to implement that …Read More