Key Takeaways: Ohio issues three tiers of liquor permits to accommodate different businesses and establishments. A person/business can have only one permit per tier at a time for either manufacturing, wholesale distribution, or retail businesses. While the types of...
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Where Traditions Converge: The Fusion of College Football and Esports in Mixed-Use Developments
Key Takeaways: Mixed-use developments blending college football and esports create thriving communities that combine tradition and innovation, making them attractive for both businesses and colleges. These community-driven environments foster interactions among...
Commercial Activity Tax Changes Brings Additional Opportunities for Business Growth in Ohio
Key Takeaways Under a bill signed by Governor DeWine this year, companies subject to Ohio’s Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) will receive a significant tax break beginning in 2024. Beginning January 1, 2024, taxpayers will only pay CAT on taxable gross receipts exceeding...
The Case of the Missing Head: Cleveland Museum of Art’s Battle Over Bronze Statue’s Origin
No, this isn’t a Halloween-themed piece about the infamous Cleveland Torso Murderer from the 1930s, but an issue that is less sensational but far more contemporary — the quest to return looted art to its rightful owners. Although we might typically associate art...
Understanding Prenuptial Agreements: Part 1 – Exploring the Basics
Prenuptial agreements, most often referred to as “Prenups,” tend to have an unfair reputation as a societal matter. In fact, it’s not uncommon for critics of prenuptial agreements to view them as the most pessimistic way to start a marriage—in effect, signaling the...
Chasing the Sunset: Take Advantage of Wealth Transfer Opportunities prior to 2017 Estate Tax Cut Expiration
Wealthy American families are rushing to relinquish wealth before the end of 2025 when Trump’s 2017 estate tax cuts are set to expire. Families with a net worth of approximately $10 million or higher are working with their advisors to find opportunities to make...
OtterBox Combats Unauthorized Sellers and Counterfeits on Amazon
The Impact of E-Commerce Revolution The rise of e-commerce has revolutionized the way we shop, making it easier than ever to access a wide range of products from the comfort of our homes. While this convenience has brought countless benefits, it has also given rise to...
Cuyahoga County Launches Sexennial Property Reappraisal
Starting this month, Cuyahoga County (the County) begins the daunting task of reappraising every property in the County for the sexennial reappraisal due to be completed in 2024. As required by state law, every county in Ohio is required to periodically update or...
Amazon Enacts Policies to Combat Fake Reviews that are Misleading Consumers
The third-party seller marketplace has exploded over recent years, as sales have risen by over 900% from what they were back in 2014. In fact, in 2022, Amazon's largest revenue segment was online retail product sales with roughly 220 billion U.S. dollars in global net...
Ohio’s One Fair Wage Petition and Its Implications
Introduction In the pursuit of economic fairness, Ohio finds itself at a crossroads with the One Fair Wage petition (One Fair Wage), a movement aiming to amend Article II, Section 34a of the Ohio State Constitution to increase the minimum wage. As with any significant...