Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

On February 27, FinCEN announced that it will not impose fines or penalties for failing to file or update beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports until new deadlines are established. Businesses should take this opportunity to review their compliance obligations and stay prepared for upcoming changes. Read our full client alert here: https://ow.ly/SSLq50V8zz2

Many companies feel pressured to adopt AI quickly, but without a plan, they risk compliance issues, security breaches and financial losses. In this article in Crain's Cleveland Business, Partner David Myers, in collaboration with Crain's Content Studio, outlines the CREEP framework for responsible AI adoption—Commit, Regulate, Evaluate, Empower, and Pivot. Delve deeper into the CREEP concept by checking out our article here: https://ow.ly/WoHF50V5Ebb

In Total Renal Care, Inc. v. Harris, the Court held that gross receipts from dialysis treatments performed in Ohio are fully subject to Ohio’s commercial activity tax, even if lab and administrative services occurred elsewhere. Since patients received the benefit of treatment in Ohio, all receipts were sitused to the state. Read the latest Ohio State Tax Blog post for insights on how Ohio’s CAT sourcing rules impact your business: https://ow.ly/2X8V50V1znk For questions, contact blog authors Steven Dimengo, Richard Fry, Nathan Fulmer, and Noah Veres to learn more.

We’re proud to share that Richard Fry, leader of our Taxation Practice Group, has been selected as the recipient of the Dr. Frank L. Simonetti Distinguished Business Alumni Award from the College of Business - The University of Akron! This honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to tax law and the business community. Join us in celebrating Rich’s well-earned recognition! ?? Check out the full announcement here: https://ow.ly/37Es50V1uXN

?? Please join us in welcoming Stephen Miller to Buckingham! Stephen joins our Employment & Labor Practice Group as an associate, where he will counsel employers on workplace policies, compliance, and dispute resolution. Based in our Cleveland office, he represents businesses in employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour claims. His experience will be a great asset to our team and our clients. Welcome to Buckingham, Stephen! Learn more about Stephen's practice here: https://ow.ly/3s9V50UZyRJ

Giving back to our communities is at the heart of who we are. This week, our teams across all three offices came together to support local organizations making a difference: ??? Canton: Prepared meals for Stark County residents in need with Refuge of Hope Ministries, Canton ?? Akron: Packed 3,000 pounds of household essentials with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank ?? Cleveland: Assembled 400 boxes of produce for local seniors with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank We’re so grateful for the opportunity to spend time with these amazing organizations and make a local impact!

Congratulations to partner Jamie Haren on being named a Stark Trumbull Area REALTORS (STAR) Affiliate of the Year! ?? This honor reflects Jamie's remarkable 14-year commitment as STAR's legal counsel and her tireless efforts to support the Association’s mission of advocating for real estate agents at all levels of government. In addition to providing annual leadership training and serving as Affiliate Director on the Board, Jamie has chaired the Affiliate Committee in 2023 and 2024, leading key initiatives for the organization. Her outstanding contributions this year include guiding STAR through a complex jurisdiction dispute and successfully retaining STAR’s territory after a pivotal hearing at the NAR Legislative Updates in Washington, D.C. Jamie’s dedication has made a lasting impact on STAR’s 1,500+ members and the communities they serve in Stark, Trumbull, and Carroll counties. Congratulations, Jamie! ?? Learn more about Jamie and her experience here: https://lnkd.in/dE-avqkq

Check out Crain's Cleveland Business recent ACG Cleveland M&A Guide, where Buckingham associate Sydney Stroia shares practical tips on assembling a skilled deal team, structuring transactions, and leveraging technology to navigate the complexities of M&A. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/egxuATuq

Ohio has officially enacted its first Anti-SLAPP legislation, providing an expedited remedy for frivolous lawsuits that infringe on First Amendment rights while ensuring meritorious claims can proceed efficiently. Learn more about Ohio’s new Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA) and its impact from Buckingham’s Andrew Stebbins. Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/ZNHu50UCT3n #OhioLaw #AntiSLAPP #DefamationLaw #FirstAmendment #UPEPA

We had a fantastic evening at our Canton office on Tuesday hosting a networking event for law students eager to learn more about building their careers in Canton. The event provided a great opportunity for students to connect with our attorneys, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into life and work in the legal field. Thank you to everyone who attended—we enjoyed the conversations and look forward to seeing where your legal careers take you!