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
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
Strauss Troy Attorney Bill Williamson faced Michael McCoy of West Des Moines, Iowa in the United States Golf Association Mid-Amateur championship match on October 10 in Birmingham, Alabama. After qualifying third in stroke play with rounds of 72-67, and winning his first three matches handily, Bill defeated Matthew Schneider, 8 and 6, in the quarterfinals …Read More
Thank you for giving to your community through YMCA Camp Ernst. We are so proud to partner with Strauss Troy. I know the campers benefit greatly from being here, and I hope that you can share with your team how much I feel blessed each day they are here.
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
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
Strauss Troy Shareholder Pete Smith has been named the 2014 “Lawyer of the Year” for Project Finance Law in the Cincinnati area. Best Lawyers® honors one attorney per practice area in each community as “Lawyer of the Year.” Pete has deep industry experience in all aspects of real estate development and financing with an emphasis …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
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.
Strauss Troy Attorney Joy Hall has been appointed to the Cincinnati Bar Association’s Southwestern Ohio Tax Institute planning committee. Each year, the Tax Institute holds a first-rate Continuing Legal Education (CLE) conference featuring locally and nationally-noted tax experts. The 54th annual Southwestern Ohio Tax Institute will be held December 6-7, 2013 at the Cincinnati …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
What To Do Fourth Of July Weekend? Join Us At The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s Free Concert For A Patriotic Concert With a Twist ***Concert Moved*** Due to continued rain throughout the evening and ground conditions in Devou Park, the KSO will perform tonight at Francis K. Carlisle Performing Arts Center located on the campus 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
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