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Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act: What Small Business Owners Need to Know

Understanding the CTA for business owners - business lawyer Cleveland.

As a small business owner, staying informed about new regulations is crucial to ensuring your company remains compliant and avoids potential penalties. One such regulation is the Corporate Transparency Act…

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Municipal Law Case Study: How Strong Legal Counsel Helped Ohio Real Estate Investor Turn Around a Struggling Resort Development

In the high-stakes world of real estate development, even the most promising ventures can quickly unravel without the right guidance. For Tim McCarthy, a seasoned investor and CEO of MotorCoach…

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The FTC Non-Compete Ban: Ways to Protect Your Business Interests

As a business leader, you’ve likely relied on non-compete agreements to safeguard your company’s confidential information, protect your investments in employee training, and maintain a competitive edge. However, with the…

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The FTC’s Non-Compete Ban: Navigating the New Reality for Business Owners

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The business landscape is set to undergo a significant shift in early September with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent comprehensive ban on new non compete agreements between employers and…

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Celebrating 50 years in the practice of HR law, David R. Knowles of Cleveland’s Wegman Hessler Valore still embraces the constant of change

A business law attorney, David Knowles celebrates 50 years specializing in HR law with Wegman Hessler business law firm in Ohio.

As he drives to Wegman Hessler Valore’s Cleveland area headquarters, David R. Knowles reflects on a city that has undergone enormous transformation during his tenure there. The factories that once…

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Corporate Transparency Act Deemed Unconstitutional by Federal Court in Alabama: What This Means for Your Business

Executive Summary: By Kyle Baird On Friday, March 1, 2024, in the case National Small Business United, d/b/a the National Small Business Association vs. Janet Yellen. U.S. District Court, N.D. of…

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2024 Guide: Staying on Top of Business Law and Personal Estate Plan Matters

2024 Business Checklist - Wegman Hessler Valore law firm Cleveland Ohio

Running a successful company requires more than just doing a good job for your clients and customers. It also requires legal discipline to protect and grow business value. We recently…

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Video: Corporate Transparency Act 2024 – New Reporting Requirements for US-Based Small Businesses and LLCs

The requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act 2024 are now in effect. This webinar provides details on what to expect and what to provide for business owners and leaders. For…

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IRS Halts ERC Claims Due to Dubious Submissions

IRS halts ERC Claims, and what to do next

Worried About Your ERC Claim? Here’s What You Can Do As a small business owner, you may have come across the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program offered by the Internal…

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Wegman Hessler Valore Recognized Among “Best Law Firms” in Northeast Ohio

Cleveland — Wegman Hessler Valore is being recognized among the “Best Law Firms” in the Cleveland area for 2024 by U.S. News &World Report. Several attorneys at the firm are…

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