Bipartisan legislation was recently introduced in the Ohio Senate that would ban employee noncompete agreements in Ohio. Ohio Senate Bill 11 would prohibit any restriction on an employee’s or independent contractor’s ability...more
This bulletin discusses and advises about the recent flurry of activity from the Trump Administration directing a freeze on the expenditure of certain federal funds. We summarize the current status of the now rescinded...more
They call it the Green Mile on I-75 North, just 11 miles north of the Ohio border in Michigan where several dispensaries compete for out of state cannabis business, including Ohio’s....more
Groundbreaking legislation was recently introduced in the Ohio Legislature that would protect Ohio citizens from the threat of sexual extortion. Also known as Braden’s Law, Senate Bill 263, sponsored by State Senator Andrew...more
For an “Off-Year” in Ohio’s election cycle, this November election day is shaping up to be a very busy one. While Issue 1 and Issue 2 made it the ballot in different ways, both could have a lasting impact on Ohioans of all...more
In Ohio, the nation’s capital, and across the country, legislators have taken action in response to the Norfolk Southern train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 3. Here are the top three things to...more
4/3/2023
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In Ohio, the nation’s capital, and across the country, legislators have taken action in response to the Norfolk Southern train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 3. Here are the top three things to...more
2023 is just getting started, and already there have been important developments in Ohio involving cannabis with the promise of much more to come. Secretary of State Frank LaRose got things started on January 3 when he...more
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization -
..6-3 decision: Justice Alito wrote the majority opinion, with separate concurrences from Justices Thomas, Kavanaugh, and Roberts, and dissent by Justices Breyer, Sotomayor,...more
9/13/2022
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Our advice is often sought about forming a charitable organization for personal reasons, corporate philanthropy or to house the charitable/educational activities of a trade association or a social welfare association. There...more
6/7/2022
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What is a tax-exempt organization?
Tax exempt organizations come in many “flavors”. The most familiar are charities that are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code....more
H.R. 3684 of the 117th Congress passed the U.S. Senate on August 10 with a vote of 69-30. This bipartisan infrastructure legislation would make historic investments without increasing taxes, authorizing $550 billion in new...more
8/25/2021
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Legislation was introduced this week that, if passed, would create the Ohio Personal Privacy Act.
HB 376, initiated by Lt. Governor Jon Husted, was introduced this week by Representative Rick Carfagna (R- Westerville) and...more