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Year End Review: Estate Planning and Finances

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

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How Will Ohio’s Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Impact Your Business?

On November 7, 2023, Ohio voters approved the initiated statute Ohio Rev. Code § 3780 (R.C. 3780) which provides for the legal sale and use of cannabis (marijuana) by individuals age 21 and over. While cannabis sales have been legal in Ohio since

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NLRB v. Miller Plastics: The Unintended Consequences of an Overreaching Decision

The recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision in NLRB v. Miller Plastics is a clear victory for workers’ rights but it also raises concerns about the implications for employers and the potential unintended consequences of such a ruling,

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Beyond setting up your revocable trust, what other trust vehicles are out there?

When setting up an estate plan, often the most adventurous part of it is the trust. Nothing could be more exciting than that, right? Actually, there are a number of different types of trusts that may fit into your estate plan.

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The Potential Ban on Non-Compete Agreements: What You Need To Know

Does your business utilize non-competition agreements? Do you have a non-compete agreement in your job? If so, you want to take note of recent national trends that may impact whether these agreements will continue to be enforceable.Historically, in

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What To Do After Your Estate Plan Documents Are Executed

Getting your estate plan in order can be challenging – there is almost always something more interesting to do. Not necessarily more important but certainly more interesting. Once you have gotten yourself moving and signed your estate planning

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Public Comment Goes Awry in Michigan: 6th Circuit Finds No Qualified Immunity for County Commissioner

Public comment during a public meeting is not required but is fairly common. It should be a time for just that, public comment, and not for a discussion or debate. Providing instruction for public commentors and public officials can be beneficial

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Key Considerations Why Any LLC Needs An Operating Agreement

An operating agreement is a key governing document of a limited liability company (an “LLC”). By its nature, it is an internal, non-public agreement between the members of the company. Ohio law does not require an LLC to have an operating agreement

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Attorney Spotlight with Katie Epperson

Katie Epperson is an associate in the firm's civil litigationinsurance defense, and labor and employment practice groups. 

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Employers: Are Your Severance Agreements in Compliance?

On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued its decision in a charge titled McLaren Macomb, which ruled that an employer violates Section 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) when it includes provisions in

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