Can China Be Held Legally Responsible for the COVID-19 Epidemic?
- posted: Aug. 15, 2020
- COVID-19
A bill recently introduced in Congress would allow Americans to sue the Chinese government for harm caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The measure, called the Holding the Chinese Communist Party Read More
Estate Planning in the Time of Coronavirus
- posted: Jul. 15, 2020
- Estate Planning
The coronavirus has swept through Kentucky and Ohio just as it has the rest of the nation. As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has risen, along with the death Read More
Coronavirus Relief Bill Temporarily Expands Family and Medical Leave
- posted: Jun. 15, 2020
- Employment Law
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), enacted as part of the national response to COVID-19, requires employers to allow employees expanded family and medical leave for reasons related to Read More
How COVID-19 Might Affect Your Estate Tax Planning
- posted: Jun. 11, 2020
- Taxation
It should not take a pandemic to remind us all of our own mortality and the need to plan for our loved ones. However, the lethal spread of the COVID-19 Read More
Complying with Corporate Annual Meeting Requirements during the COVID-19 Quarantine
- posted: Jun. 04, 2020
- Business Law
How do you hold a corporate annual meeting when the entire country is in lockdown? On the surface, it might seem like a simple matter of using a favorite video Read More
Due to COVID-19, the IRS Pushes Tax Deadline Back to July 15
- posted: May 26, 2020
- Taxation
The traditional tax day of April 15 has passed and millions of Americans are taking advantage of the three-month reprieve given by the federal government and many states in response Read More
Key Aspects of the CARES Act Provisions Authorizing Small Business Loans
- posted: May 19, 2020
- Business Law
Small business owners are necessarily prepared for various types of challenges, but what do you do when the government orders you to close for an indefinite amount of time? Unfortunately, Read More
When Can a Worker Sue for Defamation?
- posted: May 15, 2020
- Employment Law,  Defamation
Your ability to earn a livelihood depends in large part on your reputation, which can be heavily based on what your present and previous employers or clients say about you. Read More
Potential Tax Effects Associated with the CARES Act Stimulus
- posted: May 12, 2020
- Business Law
Since March, federal and state governments have engaged in a variety of methods designed to safeguard Americans’ health and financial security in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. At any Read More
How Will Coronavirus Affect Contractual Relationships and Obligations?
- posted: Apr. 16, 2020
- Business Law
How Will Coronavirus Affect Contractual Relationships and Obligations? The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted practically every aspect of American life. Whether closed by government order or by concerns about public safety, millions Read More
Tips for Defending Your Business Reputation Online
- posted: Apr. 15, 2020
- Business Law
In cyberspace, a single negative review, tweet or Facebook post can inflict damage on a business that is difficult to undo. Effectively defending your company’s online reputation demands taking a Read More
Practices for Guarding Against HIPAA Breaches in Your Company
- posted: Mar. 15, 2020
- Healthcare Law
Practices for Guarding Against HIPAA Breaches in Your Company If your company is classified as a “covered entity” (most healthcare providers are covered entities) or a “business associated” of a covered Read More
Trademark and Copyright Considerations for Small Businesses
- posted: Feb. 15, 2020
- Business Law
Trademarks and copyrights can be used to prevent your company’s original creations or identifying features from being misappropriated illegally. A trademark can be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Read More
Avoiding Claims of Illegal Termination of At-Will Employees
- posted: Jan. 15, 2020
- Employment Law
Most employment is at-will, meaning the employer generally has the right to discharge an employee at any time for any reason or for no reason at all. However, a termination Read More
Kyle M. Winslow named partner at Hemmer DeFrank Wessels
- posted: Jan. 02, 2020
- Uncategorized
Hemmer DeFrank Wessels PLLC is pleased to announce Kyle M. Winslow has been elected to partnership effective January 1, 2020. A member of the firm’s litigation practice group, Kyle concentrates his Read More
Steps To Help Shield Your Company from Online Doxing
- posted: Dec. 15, 2019
- Business Law
An aggravated consumer, industry rival, former employee or another person who is upset with your company may try to exact revenge by use of “doxing” — the practice of gathering Read More