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The New Reality of Spousal Support Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Effective January 1, 2019, a new era was ushered in for family law practitioners, clients, and anyone finalizing their divorce or dissolution. The impact of the new tax law on…

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Blockchain: The Future of Law

Blockchain is a recent invention that has already significantly impacted international commerce and will likely transform the legal and business markets.  To learn more download the article. Download Now Wegman Hessler…

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Business Update: Supreme Court Decision Expands Applicability of State Sales Tax

The United States Supreme Court recently issued a decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. which will drastically change the applicability and imposition of sales taxes throughout the United States….

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Federal Court Casts Doubt on the Use of Salary History in Pay Decisions

It has been over fifty-five years since the passage of the Equal Pay Act. However, numerous sources report that the gender pay gap still persists and employers continue to grapple…

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New Data Protection Law Going Into Effect On May 25, 2018 – Is Your Organization Ready?

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) take effect on May 25, 2018. GDPR applies to all organizations that collect and process data belonging to EU citizens. This also…

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Start the New Year Right: Review Your Workplace Policies and Procedures

It’s been over 30 years since the United States Supreme Court determined in Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson, 477 U.S. 57 (1986) that sexual harassment constitutes unlawful discrimination under Title…

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Bird Technologies, the RF Experts, Celebrates its 75th Anniversary

Bird Technologies Group, Inc. (“Bird”), the company that helped jumpstart the radio frequency communications industry, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with another year of growth in markets and leadership among…

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Wegman Law Client Spotlight – Bettcher Industries, Inc.

Bettcher Industries, Inc. (“Bettcher”), headquartered in Birmingham, Ohio, and founded in 1944, a leading worldwide manufacturer of food processing, foodservice equipment, and medical devices, recently received a significant equity investment…

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Penny Wise or Pound Foolish

When it comes to estate planning for your business, many owners think “Oh, my family knows what to do when I die” or “I just want something simple.” When questioned…

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U.S. DOL Changes Overtime Regulations

On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its final rules changing the current overtime pay regulations. Effective December 1, 2016, the new DOL rule updates the…

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