Discrimination Against Gay or Transgender Employees Violates Federal Law, U.S. Supreme Court Rules
- June 16, 2020 | By Martin J. Boetcher | Business & Employment
HHM employment lawyer Martin Boetcher outlines the U.S. Supreme Court decision which finds that discrimination against gay and transgender people in employment violates federal law.
Senate Passes Bill to Provide More Flexibility with Paycheck Protection Program Loans
- June 4, 2020 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment, COVID-19
HHM lawyer Shawna L’Italien discusses the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, which offers more flexibility for borrowers.
LLC Structure Provides Distinct Advantages for Business Owners
- June 4, 2020 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment
HHM business lawyer Shawna L’Italien explains how the LLC structure offers business owners two distinct advantages – protection and flexibility.
SBA Eases PPP Loan Penalty Threats Against Borrowers
- May 13, 2020 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment, COVID-19
HHM lawyer Shawna L’Italien summarizes new guidance from the Small Business Administration on potential penalties against PPP loan recipients.
Considerations for Domestic Relations Issues During the Pandemic
- May 4, 2020 | By Jacqueline Johnston | COVID-19, Family Law
Family lawyer Jacqueline Johnston writes about considerations for the status of divorce and dissolution cases, as well as parenting issues, as they’re affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Ohio Law Adds Options to Keep Public Meetings Open Under Social Distancing Measures
- April 1, 2020 | By Patrick K. Wilson | COVID-19, Public Sector
HHM lawyer Patrick Wilson explains the amended Ohio Sunshine Law, which allows Ohio public bodies to operate meetings electronically with the caveat that the public is both aware of the meeting and how it will be conducted and is given the ability to observe the meeting electronically.
3 Observations on New Paycheck Protection Program for Workers Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
- April 1, 2020 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment, COVID-19
HHM lawyer Shawna L’Italien breaks down important details for recipients of the Paycheck Protection Program loan.
2 Powerful Legal Strategies for Handling Contracts Amid COVID-19 Crisis
- March 19, 2020 | By Matthew M. Ries | Business & Employment, COVID-19
HHM business lawyer Matthew Ries explains situations that excuse a party from performing its contractual obligations due to unforeseen events beyond its control, including a pandemic.
Major Changes Employers Need to Know About 2 New Emergency Leave Acts in Response to COVID-19
- March 19, 2020 | By Matthew M. Ries | Business & Employment, COVID-19
HHM lawyer Matthew Ries summarizes two new emergency leave acts that employers need to know in response to COVID-19.
What’s With Those EAP/Encino 1099 Forms?
- February 28, 2020 | By Alan D. Wenger | Oil & Gas
Lawyer cautions landowners about confusing information on 1099 MISC forms from EAP/Encino.