Issue 2 proposes to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Ohio. Like any other significant legislation, it has its proponents and detractors; ‘people are for it or not.’ Regardless, its passage is taken as a given. Ohio is far from taking the lead on this issue, as 23 states have already legalized recreational use.…

Name

Jim Dressman

In which office are you located?

DBL Law’s Northern Kentucky office.

Tell us a little about your practice. 

Much estate planning and probate; outside general counsel for several small/medium size businesses;  Real estate and business transactions including entity formations and mergers and acquisitions. Transitioning to more of the former and less of…

For many years, experienced commercial real estate (CRE) investors in Ohio have structured real estate purchases as an entity purchase and sale, often referred to as a “drop and swap.” This strategy is motivated by the buyer’s efforts to minimize real property taxes. 

At times, a sale of commercial real estate results in a gain…

Today, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that would update the salary threshold under which employees are eligible for overtime pay under federal labor law.  The proposed rule would provide overtime pay for most salaried workers earning under $55,000 per year.

The proposed rule would include the following:

• Implement

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Name

Patrick Hughes

In which office are you located?

DBL Law’s Northern Kentucky office in Covington, Kentucky.

Tell us a little about your practice. 

Economic Development Transactions, Financing, Zoning, Real Estate, Regulatory

What led you to a legal career?

I wanted to join the FBI.

What has been your most interesting or memorable case and…

Name

Mark Guilfoyle

In which office are you located?

DBL Law’s Northern Kentucky office in Covington, Kentucky.

Tell us a little about your practice. 

I chair the firm’s Government Advocacy and Economic Development group, helping clients navigate government bureaucracies in Kentucky state government and locally. This might involve representing a business before state regulators or…

The United States Supreme Court decided a case in favor of arbitration agreements, which is a win for employers.   The Court specifically determined that a lower court must stay a case while it was determining whether or not the arbitration agreement was enforceable.  This will prevent companies from spending money litigating a case in court…