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You own a restaurant. Its occupancy permit allows seating of 112. COVID restrictions limit your seating to 42, and you have to close at 10:00 p.m. You had a bustling hair-styling salon until mid-March. COVID regulations required you to close, for months.…

Wickens Herzer Panza congratulates Matthew W. Nakon for his inclusion in Cleveland Magazine’s 2021 edition of “The Cleveland 500“. “The Cleveland 500” is list of influencers that are more than just successful. …

Perhaps the greatest appeal of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) is that any loan received through the program is potentially 100% forgivable. However, in order to achieve 100% forgiveness borrowers must navigate a complicated and ever changing web of rules and regulations from the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”).…

Generally speaking, disputes between parties can be resolved through courts (also known as litigation), or through alternative dispute resolution (ADR, which could mean arbitration or mediation). While mediation is non-binding (meaning neither party is forced to accept the resolution proposed by the mediator), arbitration is binding (meaning the decision of the arbitrator carries the same weight as the decision of a judge).…

One of the most important aspects in any estate or trust administration is income tax. Thus, it is imperative to understand which expenses are deductible. But, unlike individuals, income taxation deductions for estates and non-grantor trusts are considerably different and it is imperative to understand the nuances if you are hoping to minimize tax liability.…

Unless extended by Congress, the paid leave provisions under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) are set to expire on December 31, 2020.…

We’re proud to announce the following six attorneys have been named to the 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers® List based on peer nominations that were submitted, reviewed and researched by Super Lawyers:…

The Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) has issued a new questionnaire that all Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) borrowers that received a loan of $2 million or more must complete. Based on current commentary and available information, this requirement will not be asked of parties who received less than $2 million in PPP funds.…

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® have released their 2021 “Best Law Firms” rankings and we’re proud to share that Wickens Herzer Panza has been listed in multiple areas. Rankings as a “Best Law Firm” recognize Firms for their professional excellence and consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.…

At the outset of the Covid-19 Pandemic, courts across the county shut down for all but the most emergency proceedings. Since that time, many courts, including those in Ohio, have opened their doors, but with strict protections and limitations in place, opting for telephonic or video conferences instead of in-person proceedings for routine scheduling matters and limited issue hearings.…