The Biden Administration has released its fiscal year (FY) Budget for 2022, outlining an estimated $6 trillion in federal spending. The proposal would significantly expand the size and scope of the federal government, with increased spending paid for by increasing...
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Ohio Amends Health Order & Outlines Process for Employers to Report Work Refusals
By Jennifer Hart On Monday, the Ohio Department of Health amended its remaining health order to conform with the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, which states that vaccinated individuals can stop wearing masks and social distancing. Such...
Sales Tax in Light of COVID-19: The Expansion of Economic Nexus
According to a recent report, online retailers saw an increase of over 32% in consumer spending during 2020 v. 2019, with total sales exceeding $792 Billion. While e-commerce saw a large increase, brick-and-mortar sales saw a mere 5% increase year-over-year. Such a...
What is Sextortion? Preventing Sextortion & What To Do If You’re A Victim
Sextortion, or sexual extortion, occurs when an online actor threatens to release a victim’s intimate photos or videos for financial gain. Sextortion is a form of extortion and can also be called “blackmailing” or “catfishing.” In sextortion, the blackmailer is...
How to Remove Revenge Porn From Google
Navigating Google’s Revenge Porn Portal Revenge Porn is the sharing of intimate images without the subject’s consent. As technology increases accessibility to the Internet, revenge porn has also increased. Google has taken steps to combat this disturbing trend from...
Recission of Health Order Changes Employer Withholding Requirements
Governor Mike DeWine announced this week that he would be lifting most of the COVID-19 health orders which were originally issued in March 2020 (subsequently amended). The health orders were originally issued in response to an increase in coronavirus cases in the...
DOL Withdraws Independent Contractor Final Rule, Signaling Substantial Shift from Trump Administration FLSA Policy
On May 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) officially announced the withdrawal of the Independent Contractor Final Rule (the “Final Rule”), which had been previously issued by the DOL in the final weeks of the Trump Administration. While the DOL’s withdrawal...
Factoring Cryptocurrency Assets Into Your Estate Plan
As cryptocurrency becomes more mainstream, it is critical to have a plan in place for these assets. More and more frequently, we hear stories of crypto millionaires and billionaires and celebrities endorsing crypto. We also hear stories of individuals with millions or...
Supreme Court Poised To Decide Scope of Federal Hacking Law: Implications for Businesses & Employees
For more than 30 years, the federal computer hacking statute has been used by companies to sue employees (and former employees), competitors and even customers and users who violate their rules on the use of computers, computer databases and data gleaned from...
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Portal Now Open to Qualifying Businesses Impacted by Pandemic
Much-needed funds are now officially available for restaurants and other eligible businesses hurt by the pandemic. The Small Business Administration (SBA) began accepting applications this week for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which includes $28.6 billion in...