Worst Case Scenario – TOD

Byline: Jacob Frizado & Katie Hicks A man in Ohio passes away, owning real estate in Montgomery County. He had assured his daughter, an only child, that he had made and signed a TOD – Transfer on Death Designation – putting the house into her name at his passing. The daughter goes through the motions…

September Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn | Trademark/Tradename Registration September 28, 2023 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EDT) Description Join us for our September Lunch & Learn presenter is Gerald McDonald with Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling, LPA . Slots are limited to 25 seats and are $5 each, come enjoy lunch together. Gerald McDonald will be speaking on…

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Proposed Regulations That Would Significantly Raise Minimum Salary For Workers Paid On A Salary Basis

On August 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor issued proposed regulations that could significantly increase the minimum salary that would have to be paid to workers on a salary basis. The increase would be from $684/week to $1,059/week, or about $55,000.00 annually. The Department of Labor had been considering making an increase for over…

NLRB Ruling Adopts New Standard Considering Lawfulness of Employee Handbook Provisions

On August 2, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced its decision in Stericycle. This decision is a new way of determining the lawfulness of workplace policies maintained by private-sector employers, regardless of whether they are unionized. In the future, the NLRB will assess if a workplace policy could conceivably have a “chilling effect”…

August is National “Make a Will” Month

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…