Prenuptial Agreement – Unromantic?

Prenups are so unromantic – a sign of distrust, not love… Drawing up a Prenuptial Agreement together is a sign of incredible trust, and financial openness-you’re fooling yourself if you think you can achieve complete intimacy without it. -Suze Orman A Prenuptial Agreement is entered into by unmarried individuals in contemplation of marriage. The primary…

Bluer Skies for Brownfield Redevelopment

If you drive around the local downtown area or keep up with the news, you will see ongoing efforts to improve buildings and properties in the City of Dayton and beyond. When I began working with commercial developers over 20 years ago, taking on an urban revitalization development project was not for the faint of…

American Rescue Plan (ARP) Tax Credits Available to Employers for Paid Leave to Employees Receiving COVID-19 Vaccinations

The Treasury Department and the IRS announced recently that businesses with fewer than 500 employees might be eligible to take tax credits to offset paid leave provided to employees who received the Covid-19 vaccination. Self-employed individuals are similarly eligible to take the credits. The paid leave credits under the ARP are tax credits against the…

New Social Distancing Orders

In early April, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director issued new Orders for Social Distancing, Facial Coverings, and Non-Congregating. The new Order replaces several previous orders. Below a summary of some of the provisions: Restaurant, drinking establishments, and banquet facility tables must be 6 feet apart and seat no more than ten people per…