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The More Report, Podcast EditionNavigating the Intersection of Elder Law & Special Needs LawIn this month's episode of The More Report - Podcast Edition, David Banas, Principal attorney and head of McCarthy Lebit’s Elder & Special Needs Law practice group, dives into the intersection of elder law and special needs law. David offers insights into Medicaid eligibility, a critical aspect of both fields of law. This podcast episode provides valuable information for anyone interested in learning more about elder law and special needs law, particularly for those who have family members they are caring for or may need to care for in the future.2023-04-2614 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionDeciding to Love Yourself More – Why Valentine’s Day Leads Some to DivorceIn this month's episode of The More Report - Podcast Edition, family law and divorce attorney Carolyn C. Soeder discusses the “Valentine's Day Effect,” a term used to describe the surge in break-ups that occurs around Valentine’s Day. Her insightful talk also discusses legal options, advice, and resources for those considering divorce or dealing with relationship difficulties.2023-02-1431 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionState Use Tax - An Expensive Tax Trap Small Businesses May Not Know AboutIn this month’s edition of The More Report Podcast Edition, Jonathan C. Wolnik discusses Ohio use tax and why it can be an expensive tax trap for small businesses. State use tax is generally owed by the purchaser of tangible personal property or services when the vendor does not collect sales tax, assuming the transaction is taxable. Sales tax is often omitted in the context of purchases from out of state vendors who may be unfamiliar with various state and county tax rates applicable in Ohio. It is important to know when state sales tax is omitted from a...2023-01-3020 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionAnn-Marie Ahern Talks Executive Separation with Emily Shacklett of Fairport WealthEmily Shacklett from Fairport Wealth is our guest host on 'The More Report - Podcast Edition' this week and she is joined by Principal Ann-Marie Ahern, head of McCarthy Lebit's Employment Law practice. As advisors of many senior level executives, Ann-Marie and Emily address the issues that every senior executive should be considering to prepare for a career transition, whether planned or unplanned. Copyright ©2022, McCarthy Lebit Crystal & Liffman Co. LPA. All Rights Reserved 2022-07-2631 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionKristen Hoover Boutton Talks About Trademarks and Brand Protections that Every Business Should HaveThis week, we are joined by Kristen Hoover Boutton, of-counsel to the firm and a Patent Attorney in McCarthy Lebit's Intellectual Property practice to discuss the importance of registering trademarks to protect the long-term value of a brand name, or other intellectual property. In addition to sharing insight on what does and does not make a trademark registrable, Kristen explains the importance of conducting clearance searches BEFORE deciding on or launching a new brand, product, or service. She's also got some tips and best practices for ensuring smooth transitions in the event a business decides to sell to or me...2022-07-0626 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionMeet David Banas - The Man Who Brought Elder & Special Needs Law Services to McCarthy LebitThis early part of June has been a truly exciting time for McCarthy Lebit. On June 1, we welcomed a brand new Principal - David S. Banas - to the firm and added a brand new practice area to the firm's client service offering: Elder & Special Needs Law. Though different in many ways, David stops by the podcast (on Day 2 of his tenure, no less) to explain the common thread that links these two areas, and why having an Elder Care or Special Needs Plan can be critical for your family's security, health and well-being. #ElderLaw #Special Needs #Estate Planning #Atto...2022-06-0817 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionDavid Cuppage Breaks Down the Principal of Eminent DomainSeason 2 Premiere! The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is now law, and the nearly $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan is on the verge of kicking off government construction projects from coast to coast. When the Government invests in construction, it usually means they need to acquire some land to build on -- which is where eminent domain comes in. Anticipating this issue will rise in prominence in the coming months and years, David Cuppage joins us for our Season 2 Premiere to talk about eminent domain and the options that property owners have to make sure they don't get fleeced in...2022-01-1926 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionRichard Rabb Shares His Checklist For Preparing to File For DivorceIn 2012, PolitiFact.com estimated that the lifelong probability of a marriage ending in divorce is 40%–50%. If the occurrence of such a life-altering and disruptive event is likely to occur in 50% of marriages, you might want to be prepared, just in case. Or maybe you've hit your threshold and you're ready to file for divorce. Before you do, take a list as Richard Rabb, head of our Family Law practice, returns to the podcast to talk about his checklist of things to do, arrange, and have in order BEFORE you file for that divorce. Copyright 2021, McCarthy Lebit Crystal & Liffma...2021-12-2920 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionColin Ray Discusses the Process for Accepting & Working a New Personal Injury CaseIt's bad enough when you've suffered a catastrophic injury that completely alters your life. Even worse if your life is cut short due to the negligence of others. In this week's episode of The More Report - Podcast Edition, Colin Ray, of our Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice group joins the podcast to talk about what you can expect when you bring your case to McCarthy Lebit. What are we going to do? How are we going to determine the right strategy to move forward? What expectations should you have for the outcome? Colin is answering all of t...2021-10-2718 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionTracy Francis Shares Best Practices Businesses Can Implement for Litigation Avoidance and Risk MitigationLawsuits are inevitable when you are running a successful business. Ask any business executive and they will tell you that there are usually appropriate situations where litigation is necessary. However, properly managing disputes is an excellent way to avoid litigation and minimize your company's risk. In this week's episode, Litigator Tracy Francis breaks down some best practices for litigation avoidance and why businesses should look for ways to employ this tactics to minimize their risk and avoid costly trips to court. Copyright 2021, McCarthy Lebit Crystal & Liffman Co. LPA. All Rights Reserved COMING UP ON THE...2021-10-1823 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionAnn-Marie Ahern & Jack Moran Discuss President Biden's Vaccine MandateLast month, President Biden - in a desperate attempt to leverage the powers of the Presidency to halt the spread of COVID-19 as the Delta variant has spent the summer ravaging the country - announced a sweeping directive requiring employers to affirm that their workforce be vaccinated or tested weekly. Ann-Marie Ahern and Jack Moran, who together lead McCarthy Lebit's employment practice, tackle a number of questions and issues related to the President's order. Even as we wait for guidelines from the Health & Human Services for healthcare workers and from OSHA for private employers to comply, Ann-Marie and Jack di...2021-10-0830 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionDavid Schaefer Explains the Ins and Outs of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)Much has been said and written about society's slow "return to normalcy," post-COVID. That may be true for some people and their businesses, but one element of transacting business anywhere that has been changed - and not for the better (depending who you talk to you) - is in the way we handle and resolve civil litigation disputes. With courtrooms schedules around the country backlogged by the COVID-19 pandemic, McCarthy Lebit's renowned litigator and ADR neutral, David Schaefer joins this week's podcast episode to helps us better understand the nuances of ADR, why individuals and businesses involved in civil lit...2021-07-2828 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionJennifer Hallos Discusses Death & TaxesThe only certainties in life are death and taxes, right? And yet, despite these certainties, only a small percentage of the population considers tax implications or does any kind of end-of-life planning. On this week's podcast episode, McCarthy Lebit's Director of Marketing, Jim Jarrell - filling in for host Sally Spitz, is joined by Jennifer Hallos, a principal and member of McCarthy Lebit's Trust & Estates and Tax Law groups, to discuss these two favorite certainties of life. Jen answers questions about estate planning and why it's not just for rich old folks, and she's got some tips and best practices fo...2021-07-2128 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionHugh Berkson Discusses Investor Claims Recovery & What Makes a Good CaseOn this week's podcast episode, McCarthy Lebit's Director All Rights Reservedbarrell - filling in for host Sally Spitz, is joined by Hugh Berkson, a principal and head of McCarthy Lebit's Securities Fraud Litigation group, to talk about the genesis and lifecycle of investor claims and what it takes for an investor to recover their losses. As many amateur "at-home" brokers are still smarting from the aftermath of the Robinhood/Gamestop scandal, Hugh explains why most of the cases he's hearing about Robinhood just do not have any merit. Copyright 2021, McCarthy Lebit Crystal & Liffman Co. LPA. All Rights...2021-07-1417 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionChris Patno Breaks Down Auto & Homeowners Insurance Coverage Best PracticesOn this week's podcast episode, our host, Sally Spitz, is joined by Chris Patno, a principal and head of McCarthy Lebit's Personal Injury Litigation group, to answer questions about homeowners and automobile insurance policies - what kind and how much coverage do we really need. Chris will address the growing fallacy related to medical payments coverage, and will answer - once and for all - whether we really need to buy the "additional insurance" when we rent a car while traveling. Copyright 2021, McCarthy Lebit Crystal & Liffman Co. LPA. All Rights Reserved COMING UP ON THE...2021-07-0715 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionRichard Rabb Discusses Divorce During COVID and Advice For Couples Considering DivorceIt's been a LONG 15-17 months, but for married couples not used to spending so much time together, the isolation of quarantine during the pandemic may have added more stress to an already stressful situation. This week, McCarthy Lebit's Richard Rabb joins our host, Sally Spitz, to share his thoughts on whether the pandemic really has led to a spike in divorces, plus he'll share his thoughts on prenuptial agreements and why they're more popular than ever, and he's got some advice for anyone considering filing for divorce, including why they need to heed his words before taking action.2021-06-3015 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionRoger Stewart Talks Cryptocurrency and the IRSCryptocurrency is the latest craze among those who can afford it. With Bitcoin values swinging wildly from $60,000 to $30,000 and back per coin, the digital currency market has earned a reputation for its volatility. It's also gaining recognition for its meteoric rise (eclipsing a market cap of $2 Trillion in April 2021). This week, McCarthy Lebit's Roger Stewart joins our host, Sally Spitz, get to the bottom of the cryptocurrency craze, why its so popular, and why that has the IRS sniffing around investors. Copyright 2021, McCarthy Lebit Crystal & Liffman Co. LPA. All Rights Reserved COMING UP on THE M...2021-06-2318 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionMike Makofsky is Trendspotting the Post-Pandemic Corporate M&A LandscapeComing out of the most disruptive global crisis the world has seen in the last century, the prognosis for a healthy return to a steady and active corporate mergers and acquisitions market appears to be pretty strong. This week, McCarthy Lebit's Michael Makofsky joins our host, Sally Spitz, for a quick check-in on how the M&A scene is progressing as we head into the final stretch of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike shares his thoughts on why some businesses fared better than others through the pandemic, and what he thinks are the crucial steps that each side of these d...2021-06-1615 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionKen Liffman on Success, Leadership and the Role of Philanthropy in BusinessMcCarthy Lebit's, Ken Liffman joins our host Sally Spitz this week for a lively and spirited discussion tracing the root of Ken's professional success, which people in his life most influenced him as mentors, and how McCarthy Lebit evolved into the market leader it is today. Ken begins with his thoughts on what makes successful people successful and, in recapping the historical run he has had as a professional, he explains why service has been a key differentiator, not just for him, but for McCarthy Lebit as a firm. Copyright 2021, McCarthy Lebit Crystal & Liffman Co. LPA. All R...2021-06-0913 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionOur Big Debut - The Pandemic Effect on the Return to CourtMcCarthy Lebit's Managing Principal, Rob Glickman, is our first guest with host Sally Spitz. This week, on The More Report, Podcast Edition, we're talking about returning to court as things slowly return to normal. Rob offers his perspective on how the courts have handled the pandemic, thus far, and what he sees as a permanent part of our "new normal," including his estimate for long it will really take to clear the logjam on the trial docket. Let's just say he doesn't favor odds for a speedy "return to normal," but as with all change, there is good and bad...2021-06-0211 min

The More Report, Podcast EditionThe More Report - Episode 1 TeaserMore than just a run-of-the-mill case law update, “The More Report - Podcast Edition,” does...well...more. Join the attorneys of McCarthy Lebit for this weekly review of trending legal issues impacting the local, regional, and national marketplace. From the most personal and private legal matters to the most complex business transactions and disputes facing today's business community, you can expect “The More Report” will have it covered. The More Report is presented by the lawyers at McCarthy Lebit Crystal and Liffman and hosted by one of Cleveland's broadcasting royalty - Sally Spitz, who you may remember as co-hos...2021-05-1702 min