A bill sponsored by Ohio Senators Shane Wilkin and Steve Huffman was recently introduced which would establish requirements and procedures for a veterinarian licensed to practice in Ohio to conduct telehealth services. Background Several other states have enacted...
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Emerging Business Opportunities in Renewable Energy
The generators providing electricity to a 13-state grid stretching from New Jersey to Illinois, including Ohio, will get a record $269.92 per megawatt-day from utilities to provide capacity over a 12-month period, which is over nine times the $28.92 price from last...
Ohio Lawmakers Seek to Impose Tighter Restrictions on CBD Sales with Senate Bill 86
Since the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill, the use of hemp and CBD (cannabidiol) products has skyrocketed, transforming from niche wellness items to mainstream essentials that are widely available. These products, currently found at a variety of retailers including...
Baseline vs. the Byrd Rule: What’s Next for the Gift and Estate Tax?
On April 10, 2025, the House of Representatives narrowly approved the Senate’s version of the FY 2025 budget resolution, which it passed on April 5, formally aligning both chambers on President Trump’s legislative tax agenda. This critical step unlocks the budget...
SEC’s New Guidance on General Solicitation Eases Accredited Investor Verification for Private Funds
Last month, the SEC issued a No Action Letter interpreting Rule 506(c) that effectively provides a streamlined path for private fund sponsors to conduct an exempt general solicitation offering pursuant to Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933. The guidance...
Ohio Ruling Highlights Timing Importance for Naming Defendants in Injury Claims
An recent Ohio appellate court decision reinforces a critical point for plaintiffs and a crucial defense strategy for defendants: if you don’t properly and timely name individual employees/agents in a lawsuit, you may lose your claim against their employer. Case...
Baselines and the Bottom Line: How Congress’s Choice Could Determine the Fate of the Estate Tax Exemption
As lawmakers advance toward the critical 2025 tax cliff, a key—and increasingly contentious—policy question is coming into sharper focus: What should Congress assume about the future when it scores the cost of extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)? The answer...
What Gene Hackman’s Estate Reveals About Proper Estate Planning
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...
Virginia Governor Vetoes AI Bill Aimed at Implementing Practical Regulations
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...
EEOC Pronounces Its Position on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs in Response to President Trump’s Executive Orders
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...