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While we routinely handle complex legal matters, our firm focuses much of its attention on small and middle-market clients based in Northeast Ohio. --- [![MansourGavinLPA](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MansourGavinLPA%20-Jan2018/Images/mg-logo.png?width=325&height=33&name=mg-logo.png "MansourGavinLPA")](http://mansourgavin.com/) - [ABOUT US](http://mansourgavin.com/about-us/) - [PROFESSIONALS](http://mansourgavin.com/professionals/) - [PRACTICE AREAS](http://mansourgavin.com/practice-areas/) - [BLOG](https://blog.mansourgavin.com) - [NEWS & EVENTS](http://mansourgavin.com/news-and-events/) - [CONTACT US](http://mansourgavin.com/contact-us/) - [ABOUT US](http://mansourgavin.com/about-us/) - [PROFESSIONALS](http://mansourgavin.com/professionals/) - [PRACTICE AREAS](http://mansourgavin.com/practice-areas/) - [BLOG](https://blog.mansourgavin.com) - [NEWS & EVENTS](http://mansourgavin.com/news-and-events/) - [CONTACT US](http://mansourgavin.com/contact-us/) # Blog Sort Articles By: - [Estate Planning (45)](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/estate-planning) - [Corporate and Business (19)](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/corporate-and-business) - [Labor and Employment (17)](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/labor-and-employment) - [Real Estate and Land Use (10)](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/real-estate-and-land-use) - [Civil Litigation (6)](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/civil-litigation) - [Intellectual Property (4)](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/intellectual-property) - [June 2019 (6)](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/archive/2019/06) - [March 2024 (6)](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/archive/2024/03) - [March 2019 (4)](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/archive/2019/03) - [September 2019 (4)](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/archive/2019/09) - [December 2020 (4)](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/archive/2020/12) - [March 2022 (4)](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/archive/2022/03) - [December 2022 (4)](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/archive/2022/12) - [December 2023 (4)](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/archive/2023/12) - [April 2025 (4)](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/archive/2025/04) - [May 2019 (3)](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/archive/2019/05) ## [Recent Rumblings About EEOC Response Process Should Have Employers on Notice](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/recent-rumblings-about-the-eeoc-response-processshould-have-employers-on-notice) [Labor and Employment](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/labor-and-employment) October 01, 2026 | 12:15 PM For an employer receiving a Charge of Discrimination from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), preparing a response to the agency within the 30-day response window can seem like a daunting task. The employer must interview employees [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/recent-rumblings-about-the-eeoc-response-processshould-have-employers-on-notice) ## [Charitable Estate Planning Options](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/charitable-estate-planning-options) [Estate Planning](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/estate-planning) October 01, 2026 | 12:13 PM In our last **[installment](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/estate-planning-for-seniors)**, we explored estate planning for seniors. This article takes a bit of a detour to examine charitable giving, a popular topic as we approach the end of the year and we review options for immediate gifts as well as strategies [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/charitable-estate-planning-options) ## [What Should Employers Do When an Employee Goes Viral?](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/what-should-employers-do-when-an-employee-goes-viral) [Labor and Employment](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/labor-and-employment) July 02, 2026 | 12:03 PM You never know what is going to go viral next. It could be a recipe, a dance trend, or a commentary on social events. However, if one of your employees is making waves on the internet, it can present unique challenges. More eyes on the creator can [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/what-should-employers-do-when-an-employee-goes-viral) ## [Estate Planning for Seniors](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/estate-planning-for-seniors) [Estate Planning](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/estate-planning) July 02, 2026 | 11:22 AM In our [last installment](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/estate-planning-for-the-established-family), we explored estate planning for established families. This article moves to the next stage, planning for seniors, where the need to plan for younger generations becomes secondary. [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/estate-planning-for-seniors) ## [Due Diligence Pitfalls That Can Derail an Ohio Real Estate Deal](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/due-diligence-pitfalls-that-can-derail-an-ohio-real-estate-deal) [Real Estate and Land Use](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/real-estate-and-land-use) April 02, 2026 | 09:58 AM Real estate transactions rarely fail because of a single dramatic event. More often, deals unravel due to overlooked details discovered too late—or not discovered at all—during due diligence. In Ohio, where local rules, legacy land uses, and title [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/due-diligence-pitfalls-that-can-derail-an-ohio-real-estate-deal) ## [Estate Planning for the Established Family](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/estate-planning-for-the-established-family) [Estate Planning](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/estate-planning) April 02, 2026 | 09:55 AM In our **[last installment](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/estate-planning-for-maturing-families)**, we explored estate planning for maturing families. This article moves to the next stage, planning for the established family, where children are grown and grandchildren have arrived. At this stage, the estate planning focus [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/estate-planning-for-the-established-family) ## [Ohio Requires Use of E-Verify for Nonresidential Construction Contractors](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/ohio-requires-use-of-e-verify-for-nonresidential-construction-contractors) [Labor and Employment](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/labor-and-employment) March 16, 2026 | 12:43 PM Effective March 19, 2026, the Ohio E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act, O.R.C. 4151.01 et seq. (the “Act”) requires any nonresidential construction company operating in Ohio to utilize the federal E-Verify Program to confirm the employment eligibility [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/ohio-requires-use-of-e-verify-for-nonresidential-construction-contractors) ## [Estate Planning for Maturing Families](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/estate-planning-for-maturing-families) [Estate Planning](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/estate-planning) December 29, 2025 | 08:52 AM In our last **[installment](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/estate-planning-for-young-married-couples)**, we explored estate planning for young families. This article moves to the next stage, planning for maturing families, where children are in their later teenage years or newly independent adults. At this stage, estate [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/estate-planning-for-maturing-families) ## [Ohio’s Senate Bill 155 Regulates Residential Real Estate Wholesaling](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/ohios-senate-bill-155-regulates-residential-real-estate-wholesaling) [Real Estate and Land Use](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/real-estate-and-land-use) December 29, 2025 | 08:43 AM Earlier this month, Governor DeWine signed Ohio Senate Bill 155 into law. The legislation regulates the growing residential real estate wholesaling market and updates certain disclosure requirements in residential real estate transactions. [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/ohios-senate-bill-155-regulates-residential-real-estate-wholesaling) ## [Year-End Considerations for Estate and Financial Planning](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/year-end-considerations-for-estate-and-financial-planning) [Estate Planning](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/estate-planning) December 29, 2025 | 08:40 AM As the year comes to an end, it is always advisable to take stock of your affairs. When was the last time you reviewed your estate and financial plans? The following is a quick breakdown of some of the items you should review, some of which can be [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/year-end-considerations-for-estate-and-financial-planning) [Load More](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/page/2) No More Posts ###### Practice Groups --- - [General Civil Litigation](http://mansourgavin.com/practice-area/general-civil-litigation/) - [Corporate and Business Services](http://mansourgavin.com/practice-area/corporate-and-business-services/) - [Real Estate and Land Use](http://mansourgavin.com/practice-area/real-estate-and-land-use/) - [Labor and Employment](http://mansourgavin.com/practice-area/labor-and-employment/) - [Estate Planning and Probate](http://mansourgavin.com/practice-area/estate-planning-and-probate/) - [Environmental](http://mansourgavin.com/practice-area/environmental/) - [Intellectual Property](http://mansourgavin.com/practice-area/intellectual-property/) ###### People --- - [Tyler M. 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