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Tolulope Ajifowobaje

Breaking Into the U.S. Market: Why Legal Guidance is Your First Investment

Expanding into the U.S. is a major milestone for many foreign companies. With its large consumer base, strong legal protections, and global influence, the United States remains one of the most attractive markets in the world…more

Business Entities, Business Strategies, Competition, Corporate Taxes, Intellectual Property Protection

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Brandyn Costa

Ohio Real Property Tax – Were you impacted by the wave of property tax increases? It’s time to check if your property tax valuation is inflated

As we’ve seen significant property value appreciation over the last few years, owners and commercial/industrial tenants need to be aware of the opportunity to contest their property’s valuation. Objections to real property tax…more

Property Tax, Property Valuation, Real Estate Market, Request For Information, State and Local Government

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Monica Davis

Hey Doc, Be Careful on TikTok - Legal Pitfalls of Healthcare Providers in the Social Media Age

Imagine you are scrolling on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, or one of the multitude of other social media platforms that almost every one of us have on our devices, and you come across a video of a physician discussing medical…more

Cybersecurity, Facebook, Health Care Providers, Healthcare, HIPAA Violations

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Steven Dimengo

IRS Issues Guidance Simplifying Income Tax Compliance Related to the Employee Retention Credit

The IRS recently released new FAQ guidance providing a simplified procedure for addressing income tax amendments and refund claims related to Employee Retention Credit (ERC) determinations. See IRS FAQs. Taxpayers claiming the…more

Business Entities, Corporate Counsel, Employee Retention, Employer Liability Issues, Filing Requirements

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Michael Ellis

Conflict Issues In The Sale Of Closely Held Businesses - Tensions Among Family Members

IN BRIEF - The sale of a family business or any business with multiple owners creates potential conflicts among the owners as well as potential issues for the attorney representing the sellers. Among these issues are…more

Buy-Sell Agreements, Closely Held Businesses, Employment Contract, Family Businesses, Indemnification Clauses

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Dominic Frisina

Use Open Families to Combat Design-Arounds

A perennial challenge in patenting is to both cover your product and block design-arounds. It is understandably frustrating to incur the expense and disclosure requirements of the patent process only to find that a competitor…more

Claim Construction, Design Applications, Patent Applications, Patent Ownership, Patent Portfolios

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Richard Fry III

IRS Issues Guidance Simplifying Income Tax Compliance Related to the Employee Retention Credit

The IRS recently released new FAQ guidance providing a simplified procedure for addressing income tax amendments and refund claims related to Employee Retention Credit (ERC) determinations. See IRS FAQs. Taxpayers claiming the…more

Business Entities, Corporate Counsel, Employee Retention, Employer Liability Issues, Filing Requirements

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Nathan Fulmer

Think 501(c)(3) Means Tax-Free? Think Again.

One of the most common misconceptions in the nonprofit world is that 501(c)(3) organizations are exempt from all types of tax. While 501(c)(3) entities enjoy broad exemptions from federal and state/local taxes, there are many…more

501(c)(3), Excise Tax, Nonprofits, Payroll Taxes, Private Foundations

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Justin Greenfelder

Cybersecurity And Data Breaches: You Must Take Steps Now To Avoid Personal And Company Loss

Unfortunately, no industry or business is immune from data security events. Nearly every business collects some form of personal information, whether it involves your employees, customers, vendors, or all of the above. Threats…more

Cyber Insurance, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Processors, Data Protection

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Steve Hammersmith

A Closer Look at the Main Street Loan Program

The Federal Reserve Board has implemented a special Main Street Loan Program for the purpose of providing further financial assistance to U.S. businesses adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These loans may be utilized…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Financial Stimulus, Main Street Lending Programs, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Relief Measures

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Jamie Haren

Knock, Knock: E-Keys and Unauthorized Access

In the world of real estate, ensuring the safety and security of homes during the selling process is of paramount importance. One of the key challenges facing Ohio Realtors is the potential risk of unauthorized access to…more

Buyers, Consent, Data Security, Ethics, Property Owners

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Stephen Jett

Recent Sixth Circuit and Ohio Federal Court Interpretations of the Defend Trade Secrets Act vis-a-vis the Ohio Uniform Trade Secrets Act

This article constitutes the first of a multi-part series which will analyze how recent Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and Ohio Federal Courts address and analyze the Defend Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1836, et seq. (“DTSA”)…more

Appellate Courts, Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), Federal Jurisdiction, Intellectual Property Litigation, Misappropriation

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Patrick Keating

Key insights to help you navigate COVID-19 related bankruptcy and other debt restructuring options

There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic is causing many businesses to suffer interruptions and financial distress. Some business owners are contemplating bankruptcy and other debt restructuring options..…more

Bankruptcy Plans, CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Debt Restructuring, Financial Crisis

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Mitchell Kolesar

AI and Tech in M&A: What to know about AI and tech advancements in M&A due diligence

Many law firms have changed their transaction management processes significantly with recent advancements in technology, especially the development of artificial intelligence. AI and technology innovations have aided deal…more

Acquisitions, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ownership, Buyers, Mergers

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David Lindner

COVID’s Effect on Retail Trends

We have heard for years now that online retail would displace many traditional brick and mortar retail locations, and that few physical retail locations would ultimately survive the “Amazon effect.” Retailers and shopping center…more

Brick-and-Mortar Stores, Business Closures, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Online Marketplace, Restructuring

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Robert Malone

Gifts of Private Company Interests to Charity Prior to Sale

A planning technique that is known to most tax professionals is for an owner of a private company to gift an interest therein to charity prior to a sale. This technique is only of interest to taxpayers who are charitably…more

Controlling Stockholders, Corporate Governance, Gifts, IRS, Limited Liability Company (LLC)

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Stephen Miller

What Employers Need to Know About Cleveland’s New Salary Transparency Ordinance

The Cleveland City Council passed Ordinance No. 104-2025 on April 28, 2025, requiring employers with 15 or more employees located in the City of Cleveland to include salary ranges in all job postings. Additionally, the Ordinance…more

Effective Date, Employee Rights, Employer Liability Issues, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Policies

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David Myers

Busting Cyber Myths Part 2: I Can’t Afford Cyber Protection

In the second of a three-part series, Buckingham Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Attorney David Myers talks with Andy Jones, CEO, Fortress Security Risk Management, and Bryan Schauer, Vice President at The Schauer Group’s…more

Cyber Incident Reporting, Cyber Insurance, Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Data Security

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Chris Niekamp

Business Bankruptcy Alternatives

In the middle market, businesses are feeling the financial crunch. Pandemic-era governmental incentives are ending, interest rates are on the rise, and consumer demand for some products is waning. These factors have led to sharp…more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Chapter 11, Chapter 7, Commercial Bankruptcy

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Elizabeth Klucher Reynolds

How to Prepare for the $84 Trillion Inheritance Boom

The United States is on the brink of the largest transition of wealth in its history, known as the “Great Wealth Transfer.” By 2045, an estimated $84 trillion in assets will be transferred from baby-boomers to their heirs. In a…more

Beneficiaries, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Fiduciary Duty

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Susan Rodgers

Federal Judge Blocks FTC Non-Compete Ban

The wait is over. On August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed ban on non-compete agreements..…more

Administrative Procedure Act, Arbitrary and Capricious, Constitutional Challenges, Employees, Employer Liability Issues

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Matthew Smith

Dear YouDig? Trap With The Tap

Dear YouDig?, We are getting scammed by one of our suppliers but we can’t seem to pin down the proof. They say they give us 20 tons of the stone per order. Our scales consistently come in at 18 tons. Over and over again. We…more

Audio Recording, Construction Industry, Material Suppliers, Private Communications, Project Management

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Andrew Stebbins

Ohio Becomes the 35th State to Enact an Anti-SLAPP Statute

If you are considering filing a defamation lawsuit or other speech-based claim, you are likely aware that your claim may be challenged based upon free-speech principles or that the defendant may claim that their conduct is…more

Anti-SLAPP, Attorney's Fees, Constitutional Challenges, Defamation, Discovery

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Heather Steele

Federal Judge Blocks FTC Non-Compete Ban

The wait is over. On August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed ban on non-compete agreements..…more

Administrative Procedure Act, Arbitrary and Capricious, Constitutional Challenges, Employees, Employer Liability Issues

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Jon Stefanik

Federal stimulus packages provide significant tax savings and credits to combat the financial impact of COVID-19

Following enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the CARES Act, Buckingham’s team of tax attorneys have been helping clients survive these difficult and unprecedented times in America. Below are some of the…more

CARES Act, Charitable Deductions, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Financial Stimulus, Net Operating Losses

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John Swansinger

DeWine Signs HB50 - Home Construction Law is Modified to Add Remodelers

On June 28, 2024, Governor DeWine signed HB50 which redefines some important definitions in the Home Construction Suppliers Services Act (RC 4722) (HCSSA). The change will require ALL Ohio construction contractors to review…more

Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Contract Terms, Contractors

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Noah Veres

IRS Issues Guidance Simplifying Income Tax Compliance Related to the Employee Retention Credit

The IRS recently released new FAQ guidance providing a simplified procedure for addressing income tax amendments and refund claims related to Employee Retention Credit (ERC) determinations. See IRS FAQs. Taxpayers claiming the…more

Business Entities, Corporate Counsel, Employee Retention, Employer Liability Issues, Filing Requirements

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Dustin Vrabel

Deal prep: Tips for selling a business in an evolving M&A environment

The U.S. is coming off of two years of historically low interest rates and a tremendous amount of liquidity, factors that created a very strong sellers’ market in 2021 and 2022.This year, while there is still a lot of dry powder…more

Acquisitions, Buyers, Capital Requirements, Disclosure Requirements, Due Diligence

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Ronald Wayne

The Secure Act | How SECURE are you in your estate plan? (video transcript)

In this transcript of the video below, attorneys Ron Wayne and Sarah Blank discuss the SECURE Act and the key provisions that may affect you…more

401k, Beneficiaries, Benefit Plan Sponsors, Defined Contribution Plans, Employee Benefits

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Michael Wear

Planning for the Family Vacation Home

A family vacation home offers an escape from the stresses of everyday life, and an opportunity for bonding. Parents return to their vacation homes year after year, creating memories with their children and grandchildren. If you…more

Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Financial Adviser, Gift-Tax Exemption

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Christina Williams

Understanding Anti-SLAPP Statutes: Do They Apply in Federal Court?

“SLAPP” is an acronym for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. The term was coined in the 1980s to describe lawsuits initiated to silence public speech about issues of public importance. Under the original definition,…more

Anti-SLAPP, Appellate Courts, California, Defamation, First Amendment

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Andrew Zellers

Are E-Signatures Sufficient to Obtain a Cognovit Judgment?

Cognovit judgments are widely used by lenders in the commercial space as further security for repayment. Cognovit provisions allow lenders to appear in a courtroom and immediately obtain a judgment against a borrower without…more

Borrowers, Creditors, E-Signatures, Lenders, Litigation Strategies

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Clint Zollinger Jr.

HB 81 Brings Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law Changes

Changes to Ohio’s Workers’ Compensation Law take effect on September 15, 2020. House Bill 81 makes five notable amendments to the current law: •The time requirement for filing a Violation of a Specific Safety Requirement…more

Occupational Injury, State and Local Government, Temporary Total Disability, Wage and Hour, Workers' Compensation Claim

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