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- November 21, 2022
Lori Kilpeck Discusses the Benefits of Establishing Trusts to Preserve Assets for Cleveland Jewish News
Brouse McDowell partner and co-chair of the Trusts & Estate Practice Group Lori Kilpeck was recently interviewed for an article in the Cleveland Jewish News discussing the benefits of establishing a trust as part of one's estate plan. - November 2022
Down with PVC? Implications to Construction Industry as EPA is Pushed to Consider PVC as Hazardous Waste
As published in the November issue of Properties Magazine. - October 31, 2022
A Cybersecurity Primer for Contractors: Threats, Liability and Insurance
As written in CE This Week, a newsletter published by Construction Executive magazine. - August 12, 2022
The Costs and Benefits of Perfecting and Pursuing Lien Rights
To understand lien rights and related strategy, it is best to build from the ground up and start with an understanding of the term "mechanic's lien." - July 15, 2022
Improve the Bottom Line Using Subrogation Waivers
In this CE Weekly article, Jim discusses what construction companies can look for in regard to subrogation waivers, helping to avoid legal expenses and pay lower insurance premiums. - May 1, 2022
Stepping Off on the Right Foot to Protect Your Squad When Arranging for or Streaming Your Band
In addition to providing outstanding legal services to our clients, the attorneys and staff at Brouse McDowell have long valued serving our communities. Brouse Partner Matthew Vansuch, along with Brouse Summer Associate Joan Reardon, co-authored an article in the April/May 2022 edition of the Ohio Music Education Association's Triad magazine. - February 24, 2022
The Corporate Transparency Act: Reporting Requirements and Burdens for Small Businesses
In this article Thomas A. Gattozzi and Louis P. Alexander, Jr. discuss notations within the CTA and the additional administrative work, compliance costs, and compulsory disclosure and loss of anonymity that will affect how small businesses operate, and the impact it will have on the real estate industry. - February 2022
Managing Supply-Chain Risks Through Insurance
For most familiar with the ebbs and flows of the modern global supply chain, the concept of "supply-chain disruption" often brings to mind natural disasters, cyberattacks, geopolitical instability or unrest, or other localized events. This article by Joe Cole and Lisa Whitacre looks at managing these supply-chain risks through various types of insurance policies and whether or not they are likely to provide coverage for such risks.