The recent death of legendary actor, Gene Hackman, age 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, age 65, has brought attention to the complexities surrounding their estate and illustrates the need for proper estate planning. At his death, Gene Hackman had an estate worth...
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and integrate into various aspects of society, it becomes increasingly necessary for states to regulate or enact legislation to govern its use. AI has the potential to significantly impact critical areas such as...
On the heels of President Trumps Executive Orders signaling the administration’s intent to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal and private sector, the EEOC has issued two technical bulletins intended to educate the public as to the...
FinCEN Narrows CTA Reporting Requirements On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule to significantly narrow the applicability of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting rule to apply solely to foreign...
In previous articles we have examined both the lead-role states are taking in regulating cybersecurity and privacy, as well as the inefficiencies and costs created by the failure of the federal government to create law that would abolish the resulting patchwork...
For many years now, Ohio has been a “no-fault” divorce state. What does that mean, in a practical sense? In order to terminate a marriage, neither spouse has to prove that one or the other is responsible or “at fault” for the demise of the marital relationship. The...
The Ohio General Assembly recently enacted HB 106, which has been signed by Governor DeWine, providing employees with the right to a written or electronic paystub. Effective April 9, 2025, employers in Ohio will be required to provide each employee with such a...
Starting July 1, 2025, the OTC Markets Group will introduce OTCID Basic Market, replacing the current Pink Current tier. The OTC believes that this change will enhance transparency and provide investors with clearer insights into the level of disclosure and engagement...
Last month, U.S. Senate Energy and Public Works Committee Chairman Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) have reintroduced the bipartisan Rural Historic Tax Credit Preservation Act (S. 631). At a time when Congress is actively debating the...
Just as your home (vs your entire property) in Ohio is your "castle" in terms of being able to stand your ground and defend yourself/family against an intruder, the Ohio Senate in SB 56 has recently voted to amend Ohio’s recreational marijuana statute (Ohio Revised...