3 Ways a Skilled Lawyer Can Strengthen Your Startup
- December 22, 2025 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment
Entrepreneurs are known for jumping in with both feet. Startup teams thrive on long hours, quick problem-solving and a “get it done” mentality. But there’s one area where DIY isn’t always the smartest approach: legal planning. Taking the time to…
Real Estate Fraud: Monitoring Systems + Legal Guidance = Protected Buyers and Sellers
- November 12, 2025 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Real Estate
Real estate transactions involve some of the most significant financial decisions people make in their lives. Unfortunately, where large sums of money are involved, fraud often follows. Real estate fraud can take many forms — title fraud, wire transfer scams,…
7 Key Provisions Every LLC Operating Agreement Should Include
- October 21, 2025 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment
When friends, family members or business partners join forces to launch a company – whether to start a new venture, invest in real estate or pursue another opportunity – excitement usually runs high. What’s often overlooked, however, is the importance…
Employee Stock Ownership Plans Offer Advantages to Sellers, Buyers & Employees
- October 9, 2025 | By Kevin P. Murphy | Business & Employment
Are Employee Stock Ownership Plans (“ESOPs”) the key to sustainable business in the Mahoning Valley? As many privately held business owners reach their 60s and 70s, they face an important question: how can they transition into retirement while ensuring that…
Grandparent Visitation in Ohio: Legal Framework, Case Law, Practical Considerations
- February 26, 2025 | By Michael J. McGee | Family Law
HHM lawyer Michael McGee offers practical considerations for both grandparents seeking visitation rights and parents contesting such petitions.
Update: New Deadline Set for Beneficial Ownership Information
- February 20, 2025 | By Matthew M. Ries | Business & Employment
The new Corporate Transparency Act’s Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements, once uncertain, are now mandatory, writes HHM lawyer Matt Ries.
7 Lessons from Golf to Keep You Out of the Legal Rough
Patience, attention to detail and other lessons learned on the links can be invaluable for legal teams and those who rely on them, HHM lawyer James LaPolla writes.
Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act: A Guide for Businesses
- May 6, 2024 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment
HHM lawyer Shawna L’Italien provides a comprehensive guide to help business owners navigate the Corporate Transparency Act.
What Ohio Employers Need to Know About Legalized Recreational Marijuana
- November 20, 2023 | By Martin J. Boetcher | Business & Employment
With the legalization of recreational marijuana, Ohio employers need to know their rights.
4 Elements Necessary to Establish a Successful Negligence Claim
HHM lawyer James LaPolla discusses four “elements” you must prove and actions you should take to establish a negligence claim.