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Understanding Ohio's Laws: The Open Meetings Act

For local municipal elected officials, council clerks, administrators and especially law directors, it is not uncommon to be presented with the question "Can city council convene into an executive session (a closed door not open to the public

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FinCen Issues new rule for Beneficial ownership Information Reporting Requirements

We previously issued the following blog post advising of the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) new rule requiring companies to report information on their beneficial owners. As advised, that rule is scheduled to take

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City of Cleveland's “Pay to Stay” legislation offers residential tenants an affirmative defense to evictions

Ohio is one of a handful of states where a landlord is not required to accept past-due rent from a residential tenant after the posting of a 3-Day Notice and may instead move forward with the eviction proceedings. In an effort to provide greater

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Inflation and its impact on estate planning

Everyone loves inflation, right? No? When you are looking at the effects of inflation on your estate plan, you may realize there is a bit of a silver lining and there are some opportunities to consider.

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Attorney Spotlight with William Peseski

William specializes in civil litigation defense, focusing his practice on general civil litigation, commercial litigation, and insurance litigation defense.What accomplishment has given you the greatest satisfaction? I’m extremely proud of the work

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House Bill 563 Limits Local Governments from Regulating Short-term Rentals

A bill before the Ohio Statehouse limiting local governments from regulating short-term rentals like Airbnbs and Vrbos will advance after passing a preliminary committee vote (9:4) on May 11, 2022. House Bill 563 limits local governments from

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FAQ: Considerations When Purchasing a Business

Purchasing a business is one of the most important financial decisions you make. Buyers-to-be are often asking us questions outlined below, which we hope will help guide you when considering a new business acquisition. Please note that every

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The War in Ukraine: How Did We Get Here?

The following article was authored by Tatyana Pishnyak, an associate attorney with Mansour Gavin, and the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed throughout this article are those of Ms. Pishnyak and not Mansour Gavin LPA. However, Mansour Gavin

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EEOC Issues Updated Guidance on Caregiver Discrimination During the Pandemic

On March 14, 2022, the EEOC released new guidance related to caregiver discrimination and the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance reaffirms that simply because a caregiver is not a protected class in and of itself, an employer still maintains a

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Attorney spotlight with Katie Weber

Katie Weber focuses her practice on real estate and land use issues. She handles both real estate transactions and real estate litigation. She has experience representing clients in commercial and residential leasing, acquisitions and sales,

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