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
Fountain Square Tuesday, September 24th 11:00 – 2:00 This is it. The Strauss Troy Market on the Square for 2013. This is your last chance to check-out new treats and handmade items from local vendors. Merchants include: New this session: Censudi – African merchandise (proceeds benefit children in Ghana) Stuff in Muffins – savory & …Read More
Strauss Troy Attorney Bill Williamson
Bill Williamson, a shareholder at Strauss Troy Co., LPA, has earned a place in the 33rd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship presented by the United States Golf Association (USGA). The tournament takes place October 5-10, 2013 in Birmingham, Alabama. It is the 8th USGA event he has qualified for.
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
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 Tom Glass was recently interviewed by Cleveland’s The Plain Dealer. He is part of the team of lawyers representing a shareholder in a lawsuit against officials of Eaton Corp. (now officially an Irish corporation known as Eaton plc). Tom says that Eaton is arguing that its merger with Cooper Industries plc …Read More
Now He Heads To Beijing, China And The Juilliard School In case you missed the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s July 6 concert, we wanted to tell you about Cellist Benjamin Fryxell, who made his debut with the KSO and received multiple standing ovations. The 18-year-old has been accepted at the Juilliard School in New York City to study …Read More
The “Justice League,” a Strauss Troy attorney and staff team, participated in the Cincinnati Corporate Olympics held July 10th on Fountain Square to benefit Special Olympics. The Justice League included: Attorney Brian O’Connell, employees Debbie Hilling and Lucy McCormack, Special Olympian Justin Mossburger, and Brian O’Connell’s daughter, Kacey. The Strauss Troy team finished 6th out of …Read More
Attorney Mary Beth Stevenson joins the firm as an associate and member of the Strauss Troy real estate practice group. She focuses her work on real estate closings, title insurance, escrow services, title insurance defense, contract negotiations and general litigation. Mary Beth has extensive experience in designing, developing and implementing strategic plans for commercial, residential …Read More
Attorney Julia Carney joins the firm as an associate and member of the Strauss Troy litigation practice group. She focuses her practice in the areas of municipal and local government, civil litigation, land use and zoning, eminent domain and historic preservation law. Before and during law school, Julia was city planner for government entities in Ohio …Read More
Brian Eviston has been selected for the 2013-2014 session of Leadership Northern Kentucky (LNK). The nine-month program was created to educate the region’s up-and-coming leaders on the strengths and issues facing our community. Each LNK class encompasses leaders from a variety of backgrounds and industries. The class will participate in various sessions on topics including …Read More
Senator & Strauss Troy Attorney Bill Coley, R-Ohio, has been named to the State of Ohio Budget Conference Committee. This comes as the Ohio Senate approved House Bill 59 earlier this month. Included in this budget proposal is a $1.4 billion tax cut for Ohio’s small businesses and the largest legislative investment in education this …Read More
The Greater Cincinnati Mortgage Bankers Association (“GCMBA”) has named Strauss Troy Attorney Brett Renzenbrink to its 2013-2014 board of directors. As a director for the GCMBA, Brett brings new energy, fresh ideas and a lawyer’s perspective to the contemporary issues facing local, regional and national-scale mortgage lenders. “The GCMBA has grown immensely as an organization in the past …Read More
The tree-feeding Asian Long-horned Beetle, the USDA and Clermont County, Ohio have been in battle mode, with many citizens at odds with the USDA on its plan for stopping the spread of the invasive bug. However, in a recent favorable decision by the USDA, the ALB Citizens’ Cooperative succeeded in helping to persuade the …Read More