Posted By: DBL Law | email: news@dbllaw.com
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, better known as the “stimulus package,” was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. The Act significantly impacts employers subject to COBRA, which includes almost all employers with 20 or more employees. When the Act becomes effective on March 1, 2009, employers’ responsibilities under COBRA will
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Posted By: Elizabeth Weber | email: bweber@dbllaw.com
Unless your company operates on a strictly cash basis, you have accounts receivable. What most companies do not understand is the extent to which they can affect the collection of those accounts receivable, beginning with the first contact with a prospective customer. This is especially important now for smaller construction businesses that are struggling to
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Posted By: DBL Law | email: news@dbllaw.com
DBL partner James A. Dressman III was recently appointed chairperson of the Kentucky Bar Association’s Audit Committee. Dressman and the committee will be responsible for appointing independent auditors, and working with the auditors and internal staff, to ensure sound accounting practices and financial reporting for the KBA.
Dressman heads DBL’s commercial law and banking practice group. His
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Posted By: DBL Law | email: news@dbllaw.com
Crestview Hills, KY; February 5, 2009–Megan R. Maxfield and Ryan M. McLane have joined DBL as associates in the firm. Both new associates are based in the firm’s Crestview Hills office.
Ms. Maxfield joined the firm’s litigation group with an emphasis in commercial, banking, and collections. She obtained her law degree from Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon
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Posted By: DBL Law | email: news@dbllaw.com
Crestview Hills, KY; February 17, 2009 – DBL Partners David W. Burleigh, James A. Dressman III, Mark D. Guilfoyle and Alan J. Hartman were recognized by Cincy Magazine as four of the top lawyers in the Tri-State area. They are among 172 area attorneys featured in the publication’s “Leading Lawyers” list, compiled from nominations by
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Posted By: DBL Law | email: news@dbllaw.com
The purpose of a contract is not just to reduce an oral agreement into a document. It also serves the very important purpose of forcing the parties to figure out their arrangement, specifically, who is to do what by when and how. But contracting parties should be mindful of avoiding the following common pitfalls:
Shoehorning the
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Posted By: Kevin Hoskins | email: khoskins@dbllaw.com
Disputes often arise between joint owners of property. The property at issue can range from a small five-acre farm to a large, multi-use commercial development. When such disputes do arise and the joint owner refuses requests to divide or sell the property, the other joint owner may file suit to have the property partitioned or
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Posted By: Edward Zerhusen | email: ezerhusen@dbllaw.com
On Oct. 3, 2008, the President signed into law the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Although virtually all of the press coverage of this law has concentrated on its hotly debated $700 billion financial industry bailout plan, the legislation also contains scores of tax changes, mostly beneficial, for individuals and businesses alike. Here’s a
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Posted By: Carla Venhoff | email: attorney@dbllaw.com
Monitoring expenses and collecting receivables is critically important for any business in today’s economy. For those in the construction industry, knowing and understanding the mechanic’s and materialman’s lien laws in the states in which you operate is a key component in your collection efforts. What follows is a brief primer to assist your organization in
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Posted By: Joseph Cleves | email: jcleves@dbllaw.com
The initial writing presented by a contractor to an owner is usually in the form of a proposal. Based on an optimistic mindset and incorporating elements of salesmanship, it can lead to a good dialogue regarding the project. However, it generally contains promises and is based on expectations that are revised as design concepts become
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