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.
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.
Four Action Items for Employers to Avoid Age Discrimination Claims Amongst an Aging Workforce
- August 2, 2018 | By Matthew M. Ries | Business & Employment
HHM lawyer Matthew Ries identifies four action items for employers to take to avoid age discrimination claims as older people stay in the workforce.
Governing Documents for Partnerships, LLCs Merit Review in Wake of Tax Reform
- July 13, 2018 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment
HHM lawyer Shawna L’Italien discusses the Tax Reform Act of 2017, which could affect any general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership or limited liability company taxed as a partnership.
New Statute of Limitations Takes Effect for Ohio Workers Comp Injury and Death Claims
- October 2, 2017 | By Martin J. Boetcher | Business & Employment
Effective September 29, 2017, the statute of limitations for an Ohio workers compensation injury claim or death claim has been reduced to one year, instead of the prior two-year statute of limitations. The amended statute, Ohio Revised Code §4123.84, previously…