August is National “Make a Will” Month, and it’s a great annual reminder to update your will or create one if needed. A will is an important estate-planning document that can help you easily transfer your assets. It can be the difference between a smooth transfer of assets or a probate nightmare. If you have…
Dave Montgomery | 2023 America’s Most Honored Lawyers – Top 10% 2023
Alan Schaeffer is recognized as a 2023 Lawyer of Distinction. Less than 1% of lawyers in the U.S. receive this recognition.
PSE has again been named One of the Most Distinguished Law Firms in America by The American Registry.
PSE & The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (DPAA) hosted a corporate breakfast this morning discussing the importance of supporting the arts. We are honored to support this fantastic organization. PSE Shareholder, Katie Wahl, is a board member and also delivered opening remarks. To learn more about DPAA, visit their Facebook page: @Dayton Performing Arts Alliance.
Federal law requires that every employer who recruits, refers for a fee, or hires an individual for employment in the U.S. must complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. In March 2020, due to the Covid-19 health emergency, employers were permitted to defer in-person inspection of I-9 documents for workers hired to work remotely. The Department…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various aspects of modern life, from improving efficiency in industries to enhancing personal devices. However, as the capabilities of AI continue to expand, there is a growing concern about its potential to get individuals into legal trouble. While AI systems have proven to be highly beneficial, they also come with…
Individuals must take annual required minimum distributions (RMDs) out of their IRAs when they reach age 73 or older (this starting age will increase to 75 in future years). For some taxpayers, the RMDs will push them into a higher tax bracket and cause them to be taxed at a higher rate. However, individuals aged…
Don’t wait till the last minute. Minutes matter. The United States Tax Court recently ruled1 that electronically filed documents are considered filed when received. That timeliness is determined by reference to the eastern time zone in the District of Columbia where the Court is located, not the taxpayers’ location/local time zone. As a result, a…
As of June 27, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees must provide pregnancy-related accommodations to employees and applicants under the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Under the PWFA, employees are entitled to accommodations for a condition related to or affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. The condition can be physical…
