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Understanding Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS): Know Your Rights and Seek the Compensation You Deserve
If you’ve been involved in an accident or hurt through no fault of your own and sustained a concussion, you may also develop long-term symptoms associated with post-concussion syndrome (PCS). PCS is a complex condition that can occur following a concussion, presenting a range of symptoms that can persist for weeks or even months. While…
Fifth Circuit Revives the Nationwide Injunction Against the CTA: Update 4
Late on Thursday, December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit revived the nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcement of the CTA to preserve the “status quo” for the plaintiffs in the underlying litigation. FinCEN has acknowledged that all filings are currently voluntary. If you choose to file during this voluntary period, BOI Reports are filed directly with…
Challenge Your Property Valuation: Filing Window Open Through March 31, 2025
Each year, the Boards of Revision, as established by each County, accept complaints challenging the value of real property. This year, the filing period runs through March 31, 2025. This window presents an opportunity for individuals or business property owners to file a complaint challenging the value of their property based on arms-length sales, appraisals,…
FinCEN announced extended deadlines for filing BOI Reports and complying with the CTA: Update 3
Following the Fifth Circuit’s decision to stay the injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), FinCEN announced extended deadlines for filing BOI Reports and complying with the CTA as follows: Entities formed before January 1, 2024, must file initial BOI Reports on or before January 13, 2025. Entities formed on or after September…
Sixth Circuit Expands FMLA Protections: New Ruling on In Loco Parentis for Adult Siblings
On December 13, 2024, in Chapman v. Brentlinger Enterprises, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals held that a woman who requested and was denied FMLA leave to care for her sister stood “in loco parentis” to her adult sister under the Act, and therefore should have been granted FMLA leave. The Court overruled the…
CTA Update 2
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted the government’s emergency motion requesting that the nationwide stay on filing Beneficial Owner Information Reports under the Corporate Transparency Act be lifted. Thus, the December 31, 2024 deadline for filing under the CTA is once again required and failure to timely file may result in penalties. The Constitutionality…
FinCEN Appeals CTA Injunction and Requests Court to Lift Stay: Update 1
FinCEN has filed motions in both the Eastern District of Texas and the Fifth Circuit asking the Courts to stay the nationwide preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) during its appeal of the injunction. In its filing in the Fifth Circuit, FinCEN asked the Court to rule no later than…
Don’t Become a Statistic This Holiday Season
As we exit the long Thanksgiving holiday and move toward Christmas, Ohio continues to grapple with alarming trends in traffic violations, particularly in the areas of distracted driving, operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI), and seatbelt compliance. The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released year-to-date statistics highlighting these growing concerns, underscoring the importance of…
This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Preparedness: Why a Healthcare Power of Attorney Matters for All Ages
‘Tis the season of families gathering for the holidays. With everyone coming together, it is an ideal time for important discussions, like planning for the future. Whether you are a college student visiting your parents, an older adult visiting the grandkids, or somewhere in between, discussing a Healthcare Power of Attorney is vital. Unfortunately, most…