The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been controversial for years. Ever since Congress passed the CTA, businesses and organizations that advocate for businesses have questioned whether the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has the authority to force...
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Do you need to leave someone $1 to disinherit them?
To begin making your estate plan, you know that you want to disinherit one of your adult children. Maybe the two of you are estranged and have not seen each other in decades, or perhaps it is for a more practical reason, such as the fact that that child is very well...
Using civil litigation to end a contract after a breach
Maybe a homeowner signed a contract with a lawn maintenance or snow removal company that has not fulfilled its obligations. Perhaps a business owner contracted with a vendor who failed to make deliveries as promised. In circumstances where a breach of contract occurs,...
Will your kids inherit your credit card debt?
Many people operate with a substantial amount of debt. People often have credit card debt that they pay off on an ongoing basis. Even though they may pay it off at the end of the month, they are constantly making new charges on that account. As you make your estate...
When can you ask to modify a parenting plan after divorce?
Life often changes after a divorce. The parenting plan that made sense when your case ended may not fit your family’s day-to-day life anymore. When that happens, you may need to ask the court to modify the plan. That does not mean you can seek a change just because...
How employee misclassification can cost your business
Many employers misclassify workers as independent contractors with good intentions – for example, to cut overhead, stay flexible or simplify payroll. However, the law doesn’t consider intentions. If the work relationship looks like employment, a worker should be...
When can you sue for punitive damages in Ohio?
In most civil cases in Ohio, the goal of a damage award is to cover your losses and put you back in the position you were in before the harm occurred. But some cases involve conduct for which compensation alone does not seem adequate, and punitive damages exist to...
What is the difference between a will and a trust in Ohio?
You have worked hard to build your wealth and you want to make sure it transfers to your family as intended. You may question whether a will or a trust better aligns with your goals. Both instruments can direct your assets under Ohio law, but they operate under...
Can you withhold payment from your supplier for defects?
When a supplier delivers goods that do not meet your expectations, you face an immediate business dilemma. Many business owners wonder if they are still required to pay the invoice. The answer is not always straightforward. Before you withhold payment, you need to...
5 ways to protect your startup from disputes with co-founders
You built your startup with vision and long hours. You have taken risks to grow it in a competitive Cincinnati market. The last thing you want is a dispute with the very people who helped you launch it. Yet co-founder conflict can surface fast. In Ohio, weak planning...

