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In 2021, the U.S. Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) as an anti-money laundering measure by implementing significantly expanded ownership and financial information reporting requirements for most U.S. corporations and other entities. The stated purpose of the CTA is to protect the U.S. financial system from illicit use through a Reporting Company’s submission of […]
Along with sunny weather, the summer season brings an opportune time to travel. With the rise of untraditional short-term rental options, such as Airbnb, comes many inquiries from clients regarding short-term rental properties. Public Accommodations A short-term rental is deemed a public accommodation based on a case-by-case basis. Specialists of the Americans with Disabilities Act […]
Companies should be aware that their ability to claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit (“ERTC”) introduced under the CARES Act in 2020 is reaching its deadline. ERTC was an incentive for employers to keep employees on payroll during the pandemic’s economic swings from March 13, 2020 to September 30, 2021. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs […]
Businesses commonly focus on creating, protecting and monetizing their intellectual property assets. However, there can be instances when businesses neglect to effectively manage their intellectual property assets, in view of applicable tax jurisdictions, and such oversight could sometimes lead to unfavorable tax consequences. Shortsighted intellectual property tax planning, for example, could cause a business’s intellectual property […]
On May 16, 2023, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a notice of proposed rule that would create a separate design patent bar. The proposed rule would allow more people the ability to practice before the USPTO on design patents. Currently, in order to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney or […]
In conjunction with Walter Haverfield’s upcoming Cleveland office move, the Firm is hereby notifying current and former clients that it will securely destroy physical records for client matters occurring prior to 2011. Some exceptions apply. If any client or former client has questions regarding the process described in this notice, please contact clientreleases@walterhav.com.
Beginning on June 27, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees will be required to comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which President Biden signed into law on December 29, 2022. The PWFA requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to workers with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions […]
Around this time last year, in July of 2022, a new Ohio law announced sweeping changes to the real property tax appeal structure. The changes introduced by House Bill 126 affect both property owners and school districts in regards to adopting new litigation strategy. The law also disallows private payment between property owners and school […]
The U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”), in the case of In re National Concessions Group, Inc., TTAB Ex Parte Appeal No. 87168058, on May 3, 2023, affirmed the refusal to register two applications because the identified goods, i.e., “essential oil dispensers, sold empty, for domestic use,” in both applications, were found to be prohibited […]
Chambers USA, an affiliate of Chambers and Partners, which is the world’s leading ranking service of top lawyers and law firms, has selected Ralph E. Cascarilla, Charles Daroff, Ed Hurtuk, Irene M. MacDougall and Josh E. Hurtuk to be included in its 2023 USA guide. Ralph, Charles, Ed, Irene and Josh are recognized in the following practice areas after Chambers USA researchers […]
Following a slow period, there is currently a lot happening in the cannabis industry. To provide context, the cannabis industry is heavily regulated due to a variety of reasons, which range from protecting the public’s safety to adhering to basic tax requirements. Therefore, cannabis businesses are subject to numerous licensing, permit, and registration requirements that […]