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Strauss Troy Welcomes New Legal Assistant
Strauss Troy is pleased to welcome Kelly Grace Hickey as our newest legal assistant for the domestic relations/family law practice area.
Preparing for the Corporate Transparency Act – Part III: Who is Exempt?
This is the third installment of a series of articles on the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) providing more information regarding who is exempt from the CTA’s requirement to report personal information of Beneficial Owner’s and Company Applicant’s to the federal government.
Preparing for the Corporate Transparency Act – Part II: Who is a Beneficial Owner, and What Gets Reported?
This is the second installment of a series of articles on the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). This article dives deeper into who is a Beneficial Owner for a Reporting Company, and what information about them gets reported to the federal government.
Preparing for the Corporate Transparency Act – Part I: What is it?
What is the Corporate Transparency Act, and how could it affect you? This is the first in a series of articles about the CTA, who it affects, what it requires, and who may be exempt.
Has the Auditor Increased Your Property Value in Ohio? Consider Applying for a Reduction
Over the past several weeks, Ohio property owners have received written notices of their new property values for tax year 2023 from their county auditor’s office.
12 Strauss Troy Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® in America
Strauss Troy is pleased to announce that 12 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Strauss Troy Senior Attorney Cultivating Community Legacy through Philanthropy
Twenty-six local philanthropists were recently honored at the Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council’s 25th Annual Voices of Giving Awards for their generous planned gifts to 17 local causes. The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati were thrilled to honor three of their community members, including Strauss Troy Senior Attorney, Jim Heldman, and his wife, Wendy Saunders.
A Lifeline for Furry Friends: Auglaize County Humane Society Receives Vital Support from Local Community
Since 1974 the Auglaize County Humane Society in Wapakoneta, OH, has sheltered lost and surrendered animals in the community. As a non-profit, the shelter had recently fallen on hard times and wasn’t sure if it could continue to stay open. In hopes of saving the shelter, they organized a Save Our Shelter Campaign asking the …Read More
Strauss Troy Welcomes New Collections Specialist/Paralegal
Strauss Troy is pleased to welcome Charlotte Niyonkuru as our new Collections Specialist/Paralegal.
Summer Intern Spotlight: Jules Hamilton
For the past 15 years, Strauss Troy has participated in the Summer Work Experience in Law (SWEL) program. SWEL is an eight-week program that operates from approximately mid-June through early August that helps African American students make an informed decision when it comes to entering law school and the legal profession. This summer we welcome our intern, Jules Hamilton.
Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Now in Effect
This new federal law, which applies to most private and public sector employers with at least 15 employees, requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations, to workers with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
5 Avoidable Mistakes For Newly-Formed LLCs
The formation of a limited liability company (LLC) is a common legal tool, and for good reason. LLCs provide valuable legal protections to their owners, referred to as “members,” by separating the members’ personal assets from the liabilities and legal obligations of the LLC. Although LLCs can be valuable legal tools, if they are not managed properly, they can cause more harm than good.
Who is Legally Responsible for a Wire Transfer When A Hacker Sent the Instructions?
In the ever-evolving cat-and-mouse game of computer scams, the latest iteration may be the most sophisticated and nefarious. According to the FBI, Americans lost $10.3 billion to internet fraud in 2022. An increasing percentage of that loss arises from what law enforcement calls business email compromise (BEC) or email account compromise (EAC) fraud.
Navigating Ohio’s Boundary Battles: Unraveling Adverse Possession and Prescriptive Easement
Ohio recognizes legal doctrines that can give you ownership or a right to use or access another’s property without an explicit agreement between you and the other property owner. The doctrines that can provide ownership of another’s property are: adverse possession, acquiescence, and estoppel. In considering the differences between these doctrines, it is important to determine whether you seek ownership of use/access to a certain property.
Basic Rules When Hiring Minors
Summer is almost here, and many employers will be filling roles with minors. Listen as Julie Hopkins discusses the basic rules when hiring minors on the NKY @ Work segment of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce podcast.
Ohio Passes New Law Allowing More Flexibility in Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
On March 23, 2023, Ohio Senate Bill 210 was signed into law. This law allows for married couples to enter into a postnuptial agreement or modify or revoke an existing prenuptial agreement.
Jessica Beauchamp Recognized as Fellow through American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Jessica L. Beauchamp of Strauss Troy has recently been accepted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) for her outstanding achievements in Family Law. AAML Fellows are some of the most prestigious and well-respected Family Lawyers in the U.S. AAML is the leader in Family Law continuing education, publications, networking and training.
Strauss Troy to Serve on Plaintiff’s Steering Committee in Landmark Train Derailment Case
Strauss Troy is currently representing nearly 600 residents of East Palestine, Ohio and closely surrounding areas for the losses and damages they sustained as a result of the derailment of the Norfolk Southern train. Ron Parry of Strauss Troy has been appointed to serve on the Plaintiff’s Steering Committee in the litigation before Judge Benita Pearson of the Federal District Court in Youngstown, Ohio.
New Ohio Law Cracks Down on Cell Phone Use While Driving
As of April 4, 2023, it is illegal to hold or use an electronic device while driving on Ohio roads, and drivers can be pulled over and cited for doing so. The new law, codified in Section 4511.204 of the Ohio Revised Code, was passed to curb distracted driving.