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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...
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...
COVID-19 Property Tax Relief Now Available to Ohio Property Owners
As expected, Governor Mike DeWine signed into law a bill that could provide significant relief for property owners whose property values were impacted by COVID-19 and related government lockdowns. SB 57 gives Ohio real property owners the opportunity to file...
Dogecoin Nears $50 Billion — Wow, Much Amaze!
An unlikely cryptocurrency is now worth almost 50 times what it was valued on January 1 of this year. According to the Dogecoin website, the digital currency is “favored by Shiba Inus worldwide.” Clearly, Dogecoin doesn’t take itself too seriously, so why does it have...
Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Encourages Looser Zoning Rules to Ease Housing Shortage
The Biden Administration is attempting to address a nationwide housing shortage through a “carrot-only” approach to development. Included in the $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan is a roughly $213 billion affordable housing initiative, with a $5 billion grant program...
Bill to Provide Tax Relief for Ohio Properties Harmed by COVID-19 Passes Legislature
Both chambers of the Ohio legislature have passed Senate Bill 57, which aims to provide tax relief for property owners who have been harmed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This bipartisan legislation, which passed in the Ohio House and Senate with unanimous approval, is...
Lingering Unemployment Fraud in Ohio Prompts Request for National Response
The sharp increase in fraudulent unemployment claims is becoming well-known as employers and individuals in Ohio and elsewhere continue to fall victim. However, what may be less known is the rampant amount of fraud being committed within the federal Pandemic...