The United States is currently experiencing a major resurgence of labor unions. As more fully discussed in The Resurgence of Unions: Why Now?, this upward trend in unionization can primarily be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, a political atmosphere that...
A recent Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals case highlights the importance of defendants actively participating in lawsuits even when named as a seemingly nominal defendant. When property is in dispute, the owner is often not the only party with an interest in the...
Last month, Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 246, authorizing Ohio pass-through entities (PTE), including S corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies taxed for federal income tax purposes as partnerships, to elect to pay a PTE level tax as a...
Brands that sell goods on eCommerce websites such as Amazon, eBay and Walmart have undoubtedly been confronted with the issue of unauthorized resellers. Unauthorized resellers damage a company’s brand, tarnish the company’s reputation and cut into profit margins....
Most clients are owners of real property which will be divided during the divorce process. The goal of the divorce is to disentangle the parties and separate their finances by the end of the case. There are two ways to do this with respect to real property. Two...
A recent federal case in New York cautions against failing to pay arbitration awards if the party wishes to keep an arbitration decision out of the public eye. What is Private Arbitration? One of the benefits of private arbitration is the ability to keep disputes...
One of the most common questions asked during a divorce is: should I leave the marital residence? For every case, it will depend on the situation. Committing Abandonment It is a common misconception that if you leave the marital residence, a spouse will be found to...
For so many of us, pets are part of the family. Everywhere you go, you likely notice that people bring their dogs along these days; and many pets, such as birds and tortoises, have long life spans. So, you might worry about what will happen to your beloved fur baby...
Over the last couple years, the courts have updated their practices regarding hearings and pretrials. Most domestic relations courts are utilizing virtual hearings, whether that is for a pre-trial, settlement conference or trial. Despite doing virtual court...
As an Estate, Wealth & Succession Planning attorney, I often assist individuals with a variety of matters ranging from basic estate plans to more complex business succession arrangements. Frequently, when assisting families with estate planning or asset...