Robert T. Glickman

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to merger and acquisition (M&A) deals. Incorporating a comprehensive strategy to mitigate tax risks and optimize tax advantages is an essential component of any M&A deal strategy, demanding a nuanced understanding of multifaceted legal expertise. Omitting tax considerations in structuring a deal…

If you and your business are looking to set up shop, open a new location, or expand operations, you will likely need to confront your local zoning code. A failure to do so can have drastic implications. So, how do business owners (and private individuals) navigate their local zoning ordinances? First, you will want to…

You’ve decided to work with an investment adviser, instead of a stockbroker, in part because that adviser proudly told you they act as a fiduciary, prioritizing your interests above all else. This adviser also claimed that a broker was allowed to put their own interests ahead of yours and wasn’t required by law to honor…

Jonathan C. Wolnik The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) was enacted on January 1, 2021, effectively requiring most privately held companies to submit identification of their ownership (“Beneficial Owner Information” or “BOI”) to the U.S. Treasury. The stated purpose of the CTA is to “better enable critical national security, intelligence, and law enforcement efforts to counter…

By David M. Cuppage, Esq. On February 10, the United States Senate, by voice vote, passed  joined the House of Representatives to pass the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (the Act). The Act, which President Biden is expected to sign, bans forced arbitration in cases involving sexual misconduct and allows victims the option of bringing up…

By: Frank T. George Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a proposed regulatory rule that—if finalized—will impact tipped employees and their employers. Rather than paying tipped employees the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, employers can lawfully count a portion of an employee’s tips toward the minimum wage.  This is referred to…

By: Adam Glassman To address ongoing concerns of property devaluation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ohio legislature enacted Senate Bill 57 (“SB 57”). This legislation gives real property taxpayers in Ohio the opportunity to file special COVID related complaints for the 2020 tax year if the pandemic led to a decrease in a…

By: Hugh D. Berkson Robinhood has been in the news a lot again lately, and that news isn’t terribly favorable.  Given that we represent investors, not firms, we fielded a lot of calls about Robinhood’s potential responsibility related to folks’ losses related to GameStop, AMC, Nokia, and Blackberry.  To our great surprise, we concluded that, based on…

Due to the tremendous financial impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on many of Ohio’s small businesses, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently announced two new relief programs that will be administered through the Ohio Development Services Agency. The Small Business Relief Grant (the “SBR Grant”) is a program designed to assist certain small businesses…

CLEVELAND, Ohio —  Legal expert Rob Glickman of McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman, says he plans on assisting small business owners in identifying and navigating through the changes and challenges they’re facing due to COVID-19.  Don’t assume you’re in the clear when it comes to your contract Companies run the risk of defaulting on their lease…