A Federal District Court in Texas has ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is probably unconstitutional and issued a nationwide preliminary injunction that precludes its enforcement. Click here for a copy of the decision of Judge Amos Mazzant in Texas Top Cop Gun Shop, Inc. v. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Case No. 4:24-CV-478 (E.D. Tex). Congress enacted the CTA as an anti-money laundering effort, and the Act requires most small businesses to disclose beneficial ownership information (including social security numbers and photo IDs) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Department of the …
Now is the Time to Consider Updating Your Company’s Employee Handbook
RECEIVE ATTORNEY FEE REIMBURSEMENT UP TO $2,000 FROM THE BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION When was the last time you updated your employee handbook and personnel policies? If the answer is you can’t remember or if you know it has been at least a year ago, now may be a good time for a handbook review to make sure your business is compliant with the latest changes in state and federal laws and to minimize your litigation risks. A good handbook review should also be customized to ensure not only that your business has all necessary policies but also that these …
Jordan Staley selected into Dayton Bar Association’s 2024-2025 Leadership Development Class
Jordan Staley, an attorney in the firm’s Corporate and Real Estate Departments, has been selected into the Dayton Bar Association’s 2024-2025 Leadership Development Class. This nine-month program provides leadership and professional development for attorneys who have practiced under five years. Selected attorneys have demonstrated their passion for the profession and community engagement, a commitment to the DBA, and an interest in building relationships with a broad cross-section of lawyers and other leaders in Dayton. Learn more about Jordan: https://www.coollaw.com/people/jordan-staley/
Join us for Coolidge Wall’s Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar
Please join us for Coolidge Wall’s annual Labor and Employment complimentary seminar, where you will learn the latest updates on labor law and other relevant information for your company. Time: 8:00 am to Noon Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Location: Tipp Center, 855 North Third Street, Tipp City, Ohio 45371 A continental breakfast will be served. RSVP to . Agenda and Topics: 8:00 am – Registration/Networking and Breakfast 8:30 am – Employment Law Update with David Pierce and Samantha Shemavonian 9:15 am – FLSA Update with Ben Mazer BREAK 10:15 am – The New Era of Restrictive Covenants: What’s Left …
The Corporate Transparency Act – What You Should Know
**UPDATE** Federal District Court in Texas Has Ruled Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Likely Unconstitutional; Nationwide Preliminary Injunction Issued Original Article: WHAT IS THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT? In 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to combat certain financial crimes, such as money laundering. After many revisions and updates, the rules went into effect in 2024. The CTA requires certain businesses to report ownership and other information to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) for inclusion in FinCEN’s database. Beginning in 2024, many small businesses are now required to report this information, referred to as …
Court Rules Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Cannot Enforce Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
On August 20, 2024, a federal district court in Texas struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s sweeping ban on non-compete agreements. This nationwide injunction is a comfort to many employers just weeks before the FTC’s final rule was to go into effect on September 4th, 2024. If left alone, the FTC final rule would have invalidated millions of employment contracts. Although the FTC’s final rule carved out narrow exceptions, such as for pre-existing non-compete agreements for highly compensated senior executives, it would have invalidated the vast majority of pre-existing non-compete agreements and prevented employers from entering into new non-compete agreements. …
Sixteen Coolidge Wall Attorneys Selected for The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Edition
Two Attorneys Selected as “Ones to Watch” Dayton, Ohio – Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 edition and two attorneys were named “Ones to Watch.” Best Lawyers is regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Its process is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Lawyers may not pay a fee to be listed, so inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine …
Career Opportunity: Legal Secretary
Coolidge Wall is hiring experienced legal secretaries to provide administrative and clerical support at our offices in downtown Dayton. The ideal candidate will have five years of experience and support our bankruptcy, corporate, litigation, or real estate lawyers. Learn more and apply here: https://coollaw.bamboohr.com/careers/42 Job Description Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent typing and computer skills Outstanding organization, interpersonal, and administrative skills Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines Must possess a willingness to learn other software utilized by the firm along with a high level of proficiency with Word and Outlook, experience with Excel and PowerPoint a plus …
Coolidge Wall Attorney Merle Wilberding Appears in Saint Mary’s Magazine
Coolidge Wall is pleased to share that Merle Wilberding, an attorney who has practiced law at the firm for more than 50 years, is featured in the Spring 2024 edition of Saint Mary’s Magazine, a publication by Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. The article details two of Wilberding’s prominent cases involving abuse within the U.S. military and how these cases earned national attention. His efforts led to significant legislative changes improving protections and procedures for sexual assault victims in the military. Read the Article PDF Here Or read the article on the Saint Mary’s Magazine website
Coolidge Wall Elects Two New Shareholders
DAYTON, Ohio – The law firm of Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that Robert D. Ballinger and Benjamin A. Mazer have been elected as new shareholders of the firm. “We are proud to welcome Robert and Ben as new shareholders,” said Daniel Gentry, President, and CEO of Coolidge Wall. “They are mature lawyers with years of high-level practice. They have benefitted from working with our experienced attorneys and are ready to embrace their new roles within the firm. Coolidge’s ability to attract and retain attorneys of such caliber, both of whom are proud graduates of The Ohio …