- March 17, 2011
On March 16, 2011, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) announced rescission of its motor carrier safety rules regulating not-for-hire light-weight commercial vehicles used in commerce.
- March 1, 2011
The attorneys and staff of Eastman & Smith Ltd. are saddened to announce the passing of our friend and colleague, John T. Landwehr, who died Friday, February 25. John was a member of the Firm's Labor & Employment Practice Group and the first general counsel for Eastman & Smith.
- February 1, 2011
The tax bill passed by Congress in December 2010 increased the estate tax exemption to $5,000,000 for two years and introduced portability of the exemption for married couples. As a result, individuals may be tempted to conclude that they do not need estate planning, at least not yet.
- January 6, 2011
Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that seven of its lawyers have been named 2011 Ohio Super Lawyers by Super Lawyers magazine.
- January 4, 2011
Congress, to the surprise of most observers, included very favorable estate tax provisions in the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the 2010 Act), which was enacted December 17, 2010.
- December 17, 2010
Mark W. Sandretto, an attorney with Eastman & Smith since 2005, was recently admitted to the State Bar of Michigan.
- December 9, 2010
With the estate tax exemption dropping to $1 million in 2011 unless Congress acts by year-end, annual exclusion gifts in 2010 (up to $13,000/donee, or $26,000/donee from a married couple who elects to split gifts) are an especially attractive way to reduce the donors estate.
- November 10, 2010
As you may be aware, the Ohio franchise tax has been phased out over the last several years for many Ohio corporations.
- November 10, 2010
Frank D. Jacobs has been honored by the Library Legacy Foundation as the 2010 Outstanding Community Volunteer.
- November 10, 2010
Joseph A. Gregg and Richard L. Johnson recently represented a national food manufacturer in a workers' compensation matter in Lucas County Common Pleas Court.
- November 3, 2010
A divorced individual will rarely wish to leave assets to an ex-spouse at death. During divorce proceedings, a court injunction will often prevent an individual from changing his or her estate plan. However, when the divorce is final, certain changes should be made to the estate plan.
- October 5, 2010
Eastman & Smith was named by U.S. New and World Reports as a "tier one" Toledo, Ohio, law firm in several practice areas.
- October 5, 2010
Many seniors are eligible for a little-publicized monthly benefit from the Veteran's Administration (VA), the Aid and Attendance Benefit.
- September 8, 2010
Trying to settle on what to gift to a teenager when he or she reaches eighteen? A car? A deposit for an apartment? A trip overseas?
- August 31, 2010
Toledo Business Journal, a monthly business newspaper focusing on economic development and related issues in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, published its second annual list of "Who's Who in Toledo Area Law." This list was compiled based on nominations provided by attorneys and clients.
- August 25, 2010
Fourteen attorneys from our Toledo office have made a reappearance in Best Lawyers in America.
- August 23, 2010
Eastman & Smith Ltd. is pleased to announce that Carrie L. Sponseller and Nicole A. Flynn are now members of the Firm. Ms. Sponseller has been an associate with Eastman & Smith since 2001, Ms. Flynn since 2006.
- August 20, 2010
Dinner, raffle and a local author will all be part of the Black Swamp Conservancys September 16th event. Appreciating the Great Outdoors, Pass it On is the title of Matt Andersons speech taking place that night.
- August 9, 2010
Life insurance death benefits are generally thought to be tax-free, but are not necessarily so (as the old song goes).
- July 28, 2010
Ohio is currently one of the few states which still have a state estate tax (Michigan and Florida, for example, do not).
- June 25, 2010
The attorneys of Eastman & Smith Ltd. are pleased to announce the opening of their new Findlay office at 510 South Main Street in downtown Findlay.
- May 12, 2010
Eastman & Smith attorney, Frank D. Jacobs, has been appointed to the Ohio State Bar Association Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Specialty Board.
- April 30, 2010
On March 27, 2010, E&S member Stu Goldberg received the American Heart Association's Legacy of Achievement Award at the Heart Ball.
- April 26, 2010
Recently, Eastman & Smith attorneys Mark A. Shaw and Holly L. Hollandsworth secured a favorable decision from the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in a personal injury case based on negligence and products liability theories.
- April 5, 2010
Eastman & Smith was honored by the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) of the University of Toledo College of Law at last week's annual Torrence R. Greene scholarship banquet.
- February 24, 2010
The attorneys and staff of Eastman & Smith Ltd. are saddened to announce the passing of our friend and colleague, James W. ("Jim") Millon.
- February 8, 2010
On Friday, February 5 attorneys and staff at Eastman & Smith Ltd. participated in "Go Red For Women Day," an American Heart Association initiative designed to bring awareness about heart disease, the number one killer of women in the United States.
- January 21, 2010
Eastman & Smith attorneys Mark A. Shaw and Holly L. Hollandsworth recently secured a favorable decision from the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in a personal injury case.
- January 5, 2010
Fourteen lawyers from Eastman & Smith Ltd. have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2010 (Copyright 2008 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).
- December 22, 2009
Eastman & Smith Ltd. is pleased to announce that ten of its lawyers have been named 2010 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars by Law & Politics magazine.
- December 21, 2009
Eastman & Smith Ltd. is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2010, four of its attorneys have recently become Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) certified specialists in the areas of workers' compensation, labor and employment and estate planning.
- December 16, 2009
In the spirit of the holiday season, Eastman & Smith's attorneys and staff raised over $400 for the residents of Berry's Landing, a Toledo-based organization that provides homeless veterans with mental illness a chance to recover with permanent housing and other support.
- November 13, 2009
Eastman & Smith members Heidi Eischen, Thomas Gibney and Stuart Goldberg were honored for their pro-bono work on October 29 at the Toledo Bar Association's annual Pro Bono Recognition lunch.
- November 13, 2009
The Women of Eastman & Smith Ltd., is proud to announce that it recently completed its second annual shoe drive through its Toledo chapter of Shoes That Fit, a non-profit organization established to help build the self-esteem of schoolchildren in need by providing them with new shoes.
- October 15, 2009
James F. Nooney, a member in Eastman & Smith's Litigation section, received a favorable verdict for the Firm's physician defendant client in a medical malpractice case.
- August 31, 2009
Eastman & Smith Ltd. is pleased to announce that Carrie L. Sponseller and Laurie A. Watson have been nominated for the 2009 20 Under 40 Toledo Leadership Awards.
- June 26, 2009
Eastman & Smith Ltd. secured a victory for Defendant Sky Bank - Ohio Bank Region (now part of The Huntington National Bank) in the Ohio Supreme Court in Spiller v. Sky Bank - Ohio Bank Region.
- June 9, 2009
Eastman & Smith was presented with the 2009 President's Award presented at The Employers' Association''s annual meeting in May.
- May 29, 2009
The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce's Annual Eggs 'n Issues series drew to a close on Friday, May 29 as representatives involved with the construction of the downtown arena project spoke about the process.
- Kemp and Roepke Join Findlay OfficeApril 21, 2009
Eastman & Smith Ltd. is pleased to welcome Thomas Kemp and Stephen Roepke as members based in its Findlay office.
- April 10, 2009
Attorney Lynn Luther recently completed the Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry course and has received her 30 Hour Card.
- March 17, 2009
The Women of Eastman & Smith (WES) is a professional development initiative. The mission of WES is to further attract and retain talented women attorneys, foster successful client relationships and promote leadership within the firm and community.
- February 18, 2009
On December 5, 2008, Ohio's Sixth District Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of the Maumee City School District Board of Education finding that Maumee Schools could fulfill its obligation to transport private school junior high and high school students living within its district without using yellow buses.
- January 5, 2009
Nine Eastman & Smith attorneys were named Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by Law & Politics magazine.
- December 9, 2008
On November 13, Eastman & Smith Ltd., and the Commercial/Industrial Committee of the Toledo Board of REALTORS, presented a seminar on Commercial Core Law.
- November 20, 2008
Eastman Smith announces the establishment of Toledo's first chapter of Shoes That Fit.
- September 26, 2008
Eastman & Smith Ltd. is pleased to announce that Heidi Hartman and Jeffrey Stopar have been elected members of the firm.
- April 22, 2008
Scott A. Johnson has joined Eastman and Smith Ltd. as an associate in the Business Section.
- April 22, 2008
Lane D. Williamson, a member of the Firm, was honored by the Wood County Economic Development Commission for his role as president of the WCEDC's Executive Committee from 2006 through 2007.
- March 5, 2008
Stu Goldberg, a member of the Firm, and associate Maria Limbert Markakis represented the defendant public school district in Lucas County Court of Common Pleas.