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…
Call them what you will; installment contracts, installment land contracts, or land contracts occur when a real estate owner agrees to convey title sometime in the future in exchange for monthly payments or installments. I’ve heard some liken them to rent-to-own contracts, which can make the concept more accessible. When two parties enter these agreements,…
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) now allows certain eligible borrowers that previously received a PPP loan to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan with the same general loan terms as their First Draw PPP Loan. Second Draw PPP Loans can be used to help fund payroll costs, including benefits. Funds can also be used…
Gaby Neal volunteered at the Volunteer Lawyers Project in Dayton today. She spent time helping indigent residents complete divorce paperwork. Gabi says, “It’s not my regular area of practice, but it’s an area of need, and I’m happy to help.”
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Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) introduced legislation that, if passed, would have a significant impact on the transfer tax system of the United States. The proposed legislation includes the following changes: Estate tax exemptions of $3.5 million Gift tax exemptions of $1 million $20K annual gift tax exclusion 50-year limit on Generation-Skipping trusts (GST) Grantor…
On April 12, 2021, the Employment Law Uniformity Act (ELUA) will take effect. The law makes several changes to Ohio’s employment discrimination laws and the procedures that must be followed when employees pursue claims of employment discrimination based on age, race, sex, and other categories. ELUA now mandates that employees file a charge of discrimination…
Paycheck Protection Program | Second Draw Loans Deadline March 31, 2021 The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) now allows certain eligible borrowers that previously received a PPP loan to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan with the same general loan terms as their First Draw PPP Loan. Second Draw PPP Loans can be used to…
True Story: A client called wanting to hire us to defend him on an OVI charge. Here’s the story: Client: “Over the weekend, I was pulled over and was arrested for OVI. The breathalyzer results had me well over the limit, but don’t worry, I’ve got a great defense. I saw a way to beat…
Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling wins a trademark-infringement lawsuit filed this week by the owners of Dorothy Lane Market on behalf of its local company that makes “Killer Brownies.” The suit persuaded Food.com’s owner to back down 24 hours later. “The Killer Brownie is an important and significant mark, not just locally, but nationally, and we…
