Written by: David Montgomery Updated: 3/19/2020 With the continuing spread of Covid-19 and the ever-shifting efforts to contain its spread by Local, State and Federal Government, many of our clients have contacted the firm in relation to contract performance and maintaining their obligations thereunder. Without question we are dealing with extraordinary circumstances not before seen…
Updated: 3/19/2020 On March 18, 2020, Congress passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”) which will provide temporary assistance to employees and businesses experiencing coronavirus interruptions. The Act becomes effective April 2, 2020, which is 15 days after the President signed the bill into law. The bill contains two key provisions for employers and…
We wanted to reach out to our clients and friends to let you know that we are staying on top of the fluid situation pertaining to the Coronavirus. Pickrel, Schaeffer and Ebeling will stay open, however; if you have a scheduled appointment with an attorney or would like to schedule an appointment, we are recommending…
We wanted to reach out to our clients and friends to let you know that we are staying on top of the fluid situation pertaining to the Coronavirus. Pickrel, Schaeffer and Ebeling will stay open, however; if you have a scheduled appointment with an attorney or would like to schedule an appointment, we are recommending…
IRS Determines No Statute of Limitations on Assessment In Legal Advice 20200801F issued by IRS Field Attorneys (Advice Memo), the IRS has determined that there is no statute of limitations on assessment of the Employer’s Shared Responsibility Payment (ESRP) because there is no tax return filed to report such payment. Generally, IRC section 6501 provides…
Legal Updates on Employer Confidentiality Rules During Workplace Investigations: Protecting Employees and Employers On December 16, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), in Apogee Retail LLC d/b/a Unique Thrift Store (“Apogee”), held that employer rules that require employees to maintain confidentiality during workplace investigations of employee misconduct are lawful under the National Labor Relations…
Please Join Us for Breakfast and to learn about a variety of Employment Law and HR Concerns that should be on the radar of Employers in 2020. We will review the following topics: Considering LGBTQ Issues When Making Employment Decisions Medical Marijuana in the Ohio Workplace and Beyond Essential Employee Handbook Provisions: Update on New…
Commercial Speech Continues to Test the Limits of What Is Obscene, Immoral, or Subject to State Regulation A few months ago, my partner, Gerald McDonald wrote an article cautioning that potentially vulgar speech may quickly be materializing in much more prevalent commercial applications. The subject of Jerry’s article involved vulgarity in trademark registration, but a…
Pickrel, Schaeffer and Ebeling is pleased to announce that Katie Wahl has been named a Principal with the firm. Katie has been practicing law for over 15 years and focuses on business and corporate law, as well as estate planning, probate (including estate administration and guardianships) and Medicaid planning. As a corporate and business lawyer,…
Congratulations to both David Montgomery & Alan Schaeffer for being listed as the Dayton Business Journals (DBJ) Who’s Who in Real Estate once again. This recognition is compiled by the DBJ editorial board and includes honorees from seven industries that play a role in the important real estate sector in the Dayton region. If you…