Ohio employers will be happy to know that the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is on the verge of providing them yet another major rebate. It has been announced that, for the third time in recent years, the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is about to send $1 billion back to Ohio employers. As in the past, this will be a one-time rebate payment. The rebate needs to be approved by the Board of Directors of the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, which is expected to meet regarding same, and approve same, on April 28. If you have any questions about Bureau of …
Corporate Development Executive, Business Lawyer Joins Coolidge To Lead Strategic And Advisory Services Business
Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that Douglas M. Ventura has joined the firm as President of Coolidge Strategic|Advisory Services (CSAS). Ventura will also be a member of Coolidge’s Corporate and Business Practice. As president of CSAS, Ventura will oversee this new ancillary services business, which offers business owners, investors and boards of directors a portfolio of services to develop, refine and execute long-term growth strategies. “Over the years, many of our clients have sought help developing and executing growth strategies,” said Sam Warwar, Shareholder and attorney in the firm’s Corporate and Business Department. “CSAS meets both of …
Taxes, liability and more: much for a business to think about
A writer in a recent media focus on law and business planning calls it “a crucial decision that has to be made right at the outset of the entity cycle.” We closely endorse his view on structural choice and related considerations on a page of our website spotlighting entity organization and enterprise strategy, noting that, as a commercial entrepreneur, “you must thoroughly evaluate your business model, management style and goals before choosing a structure.” In the Accounting Today article referenced above, tax specialist/editor Roger Russell reminds readers that, while tax-related implications “are a significant driver in determining which entity structure …
Wilberding Speaks to Lincoln Society about the Lincoln Memorial
On Sunday, March 5, 2017, Merle Wilberding was at Carillon Park where he gave a presentation to The Lincoln Society of Dayton entitled “The Lincoln Memorial.” The presentation covered the planning, construction, and dedication of the Lincoln Memorial in 1922, as well as its living history ever since. Over the years, the Lincoln Memorial has been the gateway and background to protests, performances, open dialogue and classic connections and confrontations. These events have included the “I Have a Dream” speech by Martin Luther King, the many protests during the Vietnam War, and the pre-inauguration celebrations by Presidents Clinton, Bush, Obama …
David Pierce and Wife Lisa Are Featured Barristers of the Month in Dayton Bar Briefs
Happy Valentine’s Day! Coolidge Wall’s David P. Pierce and his wife Lisa S. Pierce, who is also an attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl, are featured as the Barristers of the Month in the February issue of Dayton Bar Briefs. This article shares their personal and professional journey together and the life they built in the Dayton community. Read more about these lawyers in love below.
Chip Herin Involved With Local Chapter of American Heart Association
Coolidge Wall attorney Chip Herin is serving his third year as a member of the Executive Leadership Team of the Heart Ball, an event hosted by the Dayton Chapter of the American Heart Association. Each year, community members, medical professionals and corporate leaders come together to celebrate the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association. For years, the Heart Ball has helped to advance the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association, a mission that has impacted the lives of thousands of men, women and children in the Dayton area. Contributions help support ongoing biomedical research and educational programs, which …
Coolidge Wall to Host Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce HR Forum
Coolidge Wall, in conjunction with the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, will host a Human Resources Forum on Thursday, March 23, 2017, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Crown Plaza Dayton, 33 E. 5th Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402. For more details on topics and registration information, click here.
Paralegal Joins Coolidge Wall’s Growing Estate Planning and Probate Department
Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that Darla J. Demetriades has joined the firm as a paralegal in its Estate Planning and Probate Department. Demetriades has more than 26 years experience as a paralegal in both banking and legal services. She was most recently a probate paralegal at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. “Darla brings a tremendous level of experience to help us meet the expanding needs of our clients in this critical area of estate planning and probate,” said Chad Hansen, Chair of the firm’s Tax, Estate Planning and Probate Departments. Demetriades’ hire comes on the heels …
Doing Business in Canada
In 2015, Canada’s Gross Domestic Product in US Dollars was approximately $1.6 Trillion and the population of Canada was approximately 36 Million. With a shared border, a common language (in the west) and historically positive relations, Canada could represent a fertile trading ground for United States-based companies. While the country is contiguous and friendly, there are many factors which must be taken into consideration before launching a commercial endeavor with our fellow North Americans. What business structure should be employed? Companies must decide what business structure they will utilize to do business in Canada. The options of structures are varied …
Tax-exempt organizations: laudable goals, considerable regulation
If you have any questions or concerns regarding tax-exempt organizations in Ohio or elsewhere, we modestly suggest that you might reasonably want to contact the legal team at Coolidge Wall. As we note on the website of our Dayton law firm, “For more than 165 years, we’ve been providing legal services to corporations, non-profit and businesses of all sizes in Ohio and throughout the world.” In fact, our firm was established in 1853, which gives us an enviable starting point from which we have been assisting diverse business clients with wide-ranging needs. Tax-exempt entities in particular can have many discrete …