Sam Allen followed his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps and pursued the field of law, after he graduated from Harvard and served in the Korean Conflict in Japan. He earned his law degree from UC Law School in 1957 and spent his entire legal career with Strauss Troy. He served as chairman of the board and …Read More
Strauss Troy Attorney Frank Klaine will present a one-hour CLE course on Wednesday, January 15th at the Cincinnati Bar Center located at 225 E. Sixth Street, Downtown Cincinnati. Frank will discuss tax valuation, assessment and review procedures. The program will provide 1.0 hour of Ohio CLE credit and 1.0 hour of New Lawyer Training credit. …Read More
Strauss Troy Attorney Mary Beth Stevenson has been elected to the position of 2014-2015 secretary of the Fort Thomas Business Association. The FTBA promotes the success and growth of all businesses in Fort Thomas, Kentucky through strategic and collective marketing efforts, business-to-business networking, community engagement and professional development. By promoting private enterprise and economic development, in conjunction with …Read More
Happy New Year from your friends at Strauss Troy! When: Tuesday, December 31st, 8:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Where: Fountain Square, 5th & Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH See on a map Skating and skate rentals (first come, first served) are free all night on the U.S. Bank Ice Rink. Music will be provided by DJ Tweet, and the …Read More
Rick Wayne Celebrates 11 Consecutive Years as an Ohio Super Lawyer Strauss Troy is proud to announce that five of its attorneys were recently named 2014 Ohio Super Lawyers®. Cincinnati attorneys named are: Anthony Barlow, William Flynn, Erinn McKee Hannigan, R. Guy Taft and Richard Wayne. Mr. Wayne has the unique distinction of being named …Read More
Joy Hall served as a panelist at the 2013 Tax Institute, presented by the Cincinnati Bar Association (CBA) Taxation Committee. The event was held Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7 at the Cincinnati Bar Center, 225 East Sixth Street. Joy’s session discussed Tax Controversy. She served on the planning committee for the 54th annual …Read More
As we prepare to celebrate the holidays, others wonder how they will feed their families. Strauss Troy is proud to continue its commitment to the community by again sponsoring several area families to help make their holidays brighter. With funds raised through “dress-down Fridays,” and other attorney and staff donations, these underprivileged families from Newport, …Read More
Amend Your Cafeteria Plan Now To Allow for a $500 Rollover The IRS has announced that Cafeteria Plans (also known as 125 Plans, FSAs and Flexible Spending Accounts) can permit up to $500 to be “rolled over” into the following year – softening the “use it or lose it” rule that had been the hallmark …Read More
Apple and Samsung continue to litigate allegations of patent infringement in the United States and in international courts as well. In the United States, the momentum seems to have shifted recently in Apple’s favor. Both companies recently convinced the U.S. International Trade Commission that the other company had infringed the other’s patents, leading to bans of …Read More
Strauss Troy represented Ferguson Enterprises, which provided nearly $50,000 in high-end kitchen appliances, lighting fixtures and plumbing fixtures to a multi-million dollar home being constructed in Loveland, Ohio. Near the end of the project, a dispute arose between the owners and the general contractor constructing the house, Pinnacle Building Group. The owners refused to make the …Read More
Strauss Troy Attorney Larry Neuman Co-Chairs CRC’s 2013 Transformation Awards Since opening its doors in 2003, the Center for Respite Care has assisted over 1,000 sick and injured homeless individuals on their journey to restored health and self-sufficiency. On the evening of October 17th, the Center celebrated 10 years of transforming lives by honoring three …Read More
Strauss Troy Attorney Mark Berliant is celebrating his 30th year of being named among The Best Lawyers in America© 2014. Mark practices in the areas of real estate development, federal estate and gift taxation, probate and family planning, and succession. He began his career as a Tax Trial Attorney for the Internal Revenue Service. Mark …Read More
After serving a two-year term, Strauss Troy Attorney Patrick Newton will be stepping down as president of Give Back Cincinnati. He will be continuing his service to the organization by continuing on the board as the chair for capacity. Founded in 2000 by a small group of friends, GBC has grown to over 5,000 members. …Read More
Attorney Philomena Ashdown serves on the board of directors for Bayley Life. She is also the co-chair of the Mother Margaret George Society that offers a unique way to honor living loved ones or deceased individuals who resided at Bayley, were members of Bayley Adult Day Program or whose lives had been touched by …Read More
Strauss Troy, one of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s leading law firms, announced that the firm earned six Metropolitan Rankings in the 2014 “Best Law Firms” report published by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers®. Strauss Troy earned five Metropolitan–Cincinnati Tier 1 Rankings in the following practice areas: Commercial Litigation Mass Tort Litigation / …Read More
More than 45 million people will use mobile banking apps by 2014, and nearly 1 billion consumers already use some form of remote banking, according to industry studies. Mobile banking transactions are fast and offer an easier way to pay bills, deposit checks or monitor your accounts. While convenient, mobile banking poses risks to your …Read More
1. Play Password While this seems simple enough, many people avoid password protecting their device because it makes it less convenient to access their phone. Do it anyway. 2. Don’t Store Secrets If an app allows you to store your user name for future use, don’t do it. It is just one more piece of …Read More
If you’ve established an estate plan in the last few years, with the goal of avoiding estate taxes, you’ve likely read reports or heard through the grapevine, that the estate tax exemption has risen from $3.5 million to $5 million, and due to statutory increases is currently $5,250,000 for estates of those who pass away …Read More
Acquiring an existing business is one of the best ways to start, or expand, your operation. You’ve decided it strategically makes sense and have a target in mind. At a high-level, everything looks good. The next step is to sit down and pour through the financials for the deal. As you begin your due diligence, …Read More
A holiday so full of joy and hope can also be a stressful season for parents and families that have experienced divorce. Here are some common problems and tips to help solve them this year: Holiday Travel Many families travel during the holiday season. Although long-distance co-parents may already be accustomed to working out travel glitches, …Read More