New Grant Programs Provide $155 Million to Ohio Businesses
- June 29, 2021 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted on Friday announced the launch of four grant programs to help small and medium-sized businesses recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Consider These Moves to Maintain a Lid on Workers’ Comp Costs
- May 19, 2021 | By Martin J. Boetcher | Business & Employment
In today’s business environment, employers face ever-rising expenses, including the cost of Ohio workers’ compensation premiums. Here are six practical steps Ohio employers can take to keep their premiums down.
Good Planning Limits Mistakes During Startup
- April 5, 2021 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment
(This blog was updated in April 2021.) The startup of a new business is likely to involve some mistakes along the way. But good planning and a good understanding of what is involved can help you avoid as many of…
Transparency Steps into Spotlight for Nonprofits, Too
- March 26, 2021 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Public Sector
(This blog was updated in March 2021.) A seat on the board of a nonprofit corporation can bring many benefits, ranging from an opportunity to support a valuable community service to goodwill for your private business. Such positions also come…
Planning Preserves Relationships, Wealth For Family Businesses
- March 16, 2021 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment, Estate Planning
Succession planning is a subject every family owned business must consider.
Honesty Fosters Good Banking During Bad Times
- March 8, 2021 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment
Having a strong relationship with your banker is critical. Here are three general guidelines for enhancing and preserving one of the most important relationships in your business.
Can Ohio Employers Require Their Employees to Receive a COVID Vaccination?
- December 21, 2020 | By Martin J. Boetcher | Business & Employment, COVID-19
Ohio employers can indeed require their employees to receive a COVID vaccination. There are some exceptions, however.
3 Ways to Avoid Probate Court Without a Trust
- December 20, 2020 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Estate Planning, Family Law
HHM lawyer Shawna L’Italien describes three estate planning strategies for avoiding probate proceedings without setting a trust.
2 Ohio Business Relief Programs Merit a Close Look
- October 29, 2020 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment, COVID-19
On October 23rd, Ohio Governor DeWine announced the creation of two small business relief programs designed to provide relief to Ohio businesses that have been negatively affected by COVID-19: The Small Business Relief Grant The Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund…
6 Major Changes in New Ohio Workers Compensation Laws
- September 17, 2020 | By Martin J. Boetcher | Blog
The new Ohio laws are set forth in Ohio House Bill 81, which makes substantial changes to the state’s workers compensation system.