Posted In: Business Transactions & Corporate Counseling, Coronavirus Resource Page and Tax - Business & Corporate
Business Blog: Changes to Employee Retention Credit Provide Tax Relief for Businesses
By Brian D. Merklin on February 10, 2021
On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) was signed into law. The CAA's purpose is to further assist businesses suffering from the coronavirus pandemic. While many of the provisions contained in the CAA may be helpful to businesses, changes to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) are particularly intriguing....
Posted In: Business Transactions & Corporate Counseling and Labor & Employment
Business Blog: Fraudulent Unemployment Claims - How Employers Should Respond
By Molly Z. Brown on February 4, 2021
Attorney Molly Brown discusses the recent rise in the number of fraudulent unemployment claims, and the steps that employers should take if they believe they have fallen victim to a fraudulent claim....
Posted In: Business Transactions & Corporate Counseling, Trusts & Estates and Coronavirus Resource Page
Business and Trusts & Estates Blog: Year-End Gifting For 2020 and CARES Act Considerations
By Lori R. Kilpeck on December 18, 2020
Trusts & Estates partner Lori Kilpeck provides three year-end considerations for your charitable gifts....
Posted In: Business Transactions & Corporate Counseling
Business Blog: Corporate Formalities Matter… Even for Limited Liability Companies
By Louis P. Alexander Jr. on June 3, 2020
In a recent case, the Court of Appeals for Ohio's Third District (Hancock County) permitted a plaintiff to pierce the veil of a single-member limited liability company. The court's analysis in this case has underscored the importance of observing corporate formality, even for single-member limited liability companies....
Posted In: Business Transactions & Corporate Counseling and Coronavirus Resource Page
Business Blog: Main Street Lending Program Provides Critical Support for Mid-Sized Businesses
By Louis P. Alexander Jr. on April 17, 2020
On April 9, 2020, the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank (Federal Reserve) released new details regarding the Main Street Lending Program. Once opened, the program will extend much-needed government support to mid-sized businesses....
