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THE SOLUTIONS LETTER

An update from Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell | Summer 2020__

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LLC Structure Brings Advantages to Business Owners

By SHAWNA L'ITALIEN

It's important for business owners to protect their personal assets. The LLC structure offers business owners two distinct advantages – protection and flexibility. Here's a basic overview of the LLC structure and the advantages it provides business owners.

New Bankruptcy Option Cuts Cost for Small Businesses

By NEIL SCHOR

The Small Business Reorganization Act added a subchapter (5) to the Bankruptcy Code’s Chapter 11, which reduces the time and cost for many small businesses to reorganize. Here's what you should know about bankruptcy protection under the SBRA.

Bankruptcy Exemptions Let Debtors Keep Some Assets

By KELLIE ROGERS

Although filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy generally involves the sale of your assets to repay your debts, the federal and state bankruptcy laws provide considerable protection to individual debtors filing for relief. Here's a list of common exemptions that protect the assets of Ohio debtors.

2 Paths to Bankruptcy Reorganization for Businesses

By NEIL SCHOR

Filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code has been the most common strategy for financially stressed companies that seek to reorganize and stay in business. Small businesses can also reorganize under the Small Business Reorganization Act. Here's an overview of these two avenues for businesses to reorganize.

Discrimination Against Gay, Transgender Employees Violates Federal Law, Supreme Court Rules

By MARTIN BOETCHER

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision recently which finds that discrimination against gay and transgender people in employment violates federal law. Here's a recap of the case, known as Bostock v. Clayton County.

NEWS ITEMS

New HHM Video Series Spotlights Lawyers' Backgrounds

HHM recently launched a new video series, “We’re HHM,” that spotlights the professional and personal backgrounds of the firm’s lawyers, as well as their community involvement activities. The first video of the series features Youngstown lawyer PATRICK MANNING, who focuses his practice on civil litigation, employment law and public sector law.

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HHM Founder Recognized as 'Extraordinary Capitalist'

A recent article in the Mahoning County Bar Association’s Legalines publication chronicles the successful career of John T. Harrington, one of our firm’s founders. A prestigious lawyer, intelligent investor, accomplished businessman and generous philanthropist, Harrington was known as the “richest man in town.” He was “one of the towering figures of Youngstown’s golden era.”

Murphy Named to Commission on Judicial Candidates

KEVIN MURPHY was recently appointed to the Ohio State Bar Association's Commission on Judicial Candidates, which serves to screen candidates for the Ohio Supreme Court. This is his fourth consecutive time serving since 2014. Read more about the OSBA here.

Rhein Appointed to Animal Welfare League Board

ABBEY RHEIN was recently appointed to the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County board. The nonprofit charitable organization rescues, rehabilitates and adopts neglected and abused animals of Trumbull County. Read more about AWL here.

Rogers Elected to Salem Area Chamber Board

Earlier this year, KELLIE ROGERS was elected to serve on the board of directors for the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. Read more about the Chamber here.