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April 23, 2018

Before You Write That Check!

The Supreme Court of Ohio issued an opinion last week that provides a cautionary tale whose main antagonist is the broad reach of Ohio’s automatic subrogation provision set forth in R.C. 4123.931(G).  In Bur. of Workers’ Comp. v. Verlinger, Slip Opin...

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April 09, 2018

A New Tool for Economic Development: Opportunity Zones

What is a qualified Opportunity Zone? The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created the “Opportunity Zone Program” aimed at driving private investment to rural and urban low-income communities. The goal of the program is to spur busin...

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April 09, 2018

Adviser: Don't get beat when it comes to non-competes

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April 01, 2018

Ohio Federal Court Rules in Landowner Royalty Case

An Ohio federal district court recently issued a decision in Lutz v. Chesapeake Appalachia, L.L.C., 4:09-cv2256), holding that, under Ohio law, producers may deduct post-production costs from landowner royalties where the lease contains language stat...

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April 2018

Five common canons of interpretations

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Spring 2018

Charitable Planning Under the New Tax Plan

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2018

Joint Trusts - Too Much Togetherness?

While joint trusts can be very beneficial estate planning tools for married couples, there are some disadvantages as well. Estate Planning Attorney Lisa Lipman and Wealth Consultant Amy Owen discuss how to avoid the pitfalls that affect joint trusts.

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March 01, 2018

Statute of Limitations in Lack of Production

Ohio’s Fourth District Court of Appeals issued an important decision utilizing a statute of limitations to determine whether a landowner’s claims that an oil and gas lease expired due to lack of production were time-barred. In that case, Rudolph v.Vi...

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February 2018

Do I Need An Expert Witness? How Do I Find One

The selection of an expert witness can be extremely important to the success of pursuing or defending a claim. Construction Law attorney Tom Rosenberg discusses the details of when, and how, to retain an expert witness.

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May 2017

7th Annual Update of Take-Home Asbestos Duty Decisions: Significant 2016 Rulings Highlight Litigation Landscape

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December 2016

Clarifying the Bank Fraud Statute: Because That’s Where the Money Is

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February 2018

Consolidation & Privatization Would Help Communities

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February 01, 2018

Ohio Appellate Court Adopts Texas Rule to Resolve Mineral Ownership Dispute

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January 29, 2018

DOL Announces Policy Change Making It Easier for Employers to Utilize Unpaid Interns

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January 24, 2018

Ohio Imposes New Rules on Back Surgeries in Workers' Compensation Cases

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has instituted a new rule regarding back surgeries and opioid use in workers’ compensation cases. Under the rule, which became effective January 1, 2018, a worker suffering from a low back injury must fi...

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January 19, 2018

Harvey Weinstein, Tax Reform, and Nondisclosures - Oh My!

There is no doubt that the movement known as #MeToo has brought workplace sexual harassment to the forefront of conversation and is both a top priority and concern for all employers. One of the many names associated with this movement is Harvey Weins...

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January 16, 2018

NLRB Issues Employer-Friendly Decision Regarding Employee Handbooks

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January 09, 2018

New Tax Changes: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Act”) (P.L. 115-97) signed into law by President Trump on December 22, 2017 and effective for tax years starting January 1, 2018 reflects a compromise between the House and Senate Bills as originally proposed. The followin...

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January 05, 2018

Federal Government to Crack Down on States' Legal Marijuana Businesses

The federal government has changed its view about legal marijuana businesses in the States. During President Obama’s terms in office, three memorandums were issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) stating that the federal government would not stand...

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2018

Opportunity Zone Program Informational Sheet