Department of Labor Proposes Increased Salary Level to Qualify for Fair Labor...
On March 7, 2019, the Department of Labor announced a proposed rule that would increase the salary level for the Executive, Administrative and Professional exemption from $455 per week, or $23,660 per...
View ArticleBayer loses third trial in claims that Roundup® causes cancer
Verdicts against Monsanto and its parent company Bayer are beginning to pile up after Monsanto loses its third trial over claims that its weed killer product, Roundup®, causes cancer. If you have been...
View ArticleSeven pitfalls to avoid during a divorce.
Strauss Troy’s Family Law Department has handled many divorce and dissolution cases, and over the years we have gained knowledge that can make a client’s divorce experience less difficult. Read on for...
View ArticleFINRA Guidance begins to turn the tide in customer’s favor
By William K. Flynn Last year I wrote about problems that happen when a registered representative (a “broker”) leaves the firm and heads for the seemingly greener pastures of a different broker-dealer,...
View ArticleBest Lawyers in America 2020 recognizes 16 Strauss Troy attorneys
Strauss Troy is pleased to announce that 16 of our attorneys have been recognized as The Best Lawyers in America 2020. Attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America were recognized by their peers in...
View ArticleKentucky Pregnant Workers Act: what you need to know
The Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act (the “Act”) went into effect on June 27, 2019. The Act requires qualifying employers to go beyond what may or may not be required of them by other laws. Specifically,...
View ArticleEight Strauss Troy attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers 2020
Strauss Troy is pleased to announce eight of our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers 2020. The annual Super Lawyers list recognizes outstanding attorneys across the country. 2020 Ohio Super...
View ArticleStrauss Troy sees success in Emch v. Community Mutual Insurance Company
Strauss Troy was successful in securing a win for a client battling an insurance company for coverage of mental health treatment under an employer health insurance plan.
View Article2020 brings Changes to Retirement Plans in the SECURE Act and Increased...
The SECURE Act is good news for many who seek to maximize retirement savings. Signed into law on December 23, 2019, its provisions generally favor tax deferred savings, recognizing changes in the...
View ArticleHow to Work With a Lawyer: A User’s Manual
You may have noticed that, unlike major appliances, lawyers don’t come with warnings or instructions. Whether you need a lawyer regularly for your business or only for specific tasks, the principles of...
View ArticleStrauss Troy names Amy L. Hunt as Shareholder
Strauss Troy congratulates attorney Amy L. Hunt, who was recently named Shareholder of the firm. Amy concentrates her practice in complex civil litigation, including shareholder derivative actions and...
View ArticleSix Common Mistakes Made Before a Divorce
If you are preparing for divorce, some missteps can make things more difficult for you. It is wise to meet with an attorney early on - even before you decide for sure to divorce - without telling your...
View ArticleSix Common Mistakes Made After Divorce
Divorce can be an exhausting process, but once it's final, there can still be some work to do. Documents may need to be updated and arrangements may need to be made for everything to move forward...
View ArticleOhio Governor Temporarily Lifts Restrictions on Unemployment Benefits
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued an Executive Order lifting certain restrictions on unemployment compensation benefits during the COVID-19 emergency.
View ArticleKentucky governor makes changes to unemployment benefits in response to COVID-19
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued an executive order temporarily suspending the one-week per benefit year waiting period normally required when applying for unemployment compensation benefits for...
View ArticleTax payment deadline extended 90 days during COVID-19 Emergency
The U.S. Secretary of the Treasury is providing relief to everyone who has a federal income tax payment (including self employment tax) due on April 15. The due date for those payments has been...
View ArticleForce Majeure: Will COVID-19 excuse performance of your contract?
Added to to stressors faced by business owners or operators during this pandemic is whether they will be able to meet contractual commitments or expect return performance by counter parties. Looking...
View ArticleTax filing deadline postponed until July 15
This morning Treasury Secretary Mnuchin announced in a tweet that the filing deadline has been moved to July 15. Please check this page for updated information as it becomes available.
View ArticleTax Day now July 15: Treasury, IRS extend filing deadline and federal tax...
The due date for filing federal income tax returns and making federal income tax payments due April 15, 2020 has been automatically postponed to July 15 2020.
View ArticleBusiness Interruption Insurance Claims Arising from COVID-19
Most businesses have business interruption insurance that is one of the coverages provided in property damage policies. Business interruption coverage may or may not provide reimbursement for some of...
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