During its annual organizational meeting at the in Columbus, the NAIOP of Ohio Board of Directors announced the election of Dayton-area attorney Robert Ballinger as their next Board President, effective January 2026 through December 2027. Ballinger, a shareholder at Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. in Dayton, succeeds outgoing President Mike Sikora. Ballinger has been an active member of the Dayton Area Chapter of NAIOP and has served in key leadership roles on the statewide board, including as Board Vice-President, Chairman of the NAIOP of Ohio PAC Committee, and leading an Ohio delegation at the annual NAIOP Chapter Leadership & Legislative Retreat …
Coolidge Wall Announces Election Of Two Shareholders
Dayton, Ohio – The law firm of Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that Elliott V. Haller and Ashley E. Warwar have been elected as new shareholders of the firm. “We are proud to welcome Elliott and Ashley as new shareholders,” said Daniel J. Gentry, President, and CEO of Coolidge Wall. “They bring incredible skills and capabilities to our clients and are ready to move forward in their new roles within the firm. They are both actively engaged in the Dayton community and embody the character and caliber of the attorneys who have practiced at our firm over …
Martha “Marty” Welch, Senior Corporate Paralegal at Coolidge Wall, to Retire After More than 48 Years
We announce bittersweet news today. Marty Welch, a beloved member of the Coolidge Wall team, and a senior paralegal in our Corporate/Business Department, plans to retire at the end of June. We are grateful for Marty’s 48+ years of service and her countless contributions to clients and the Firm. No one wants to say goodbye, but we are truly excited for Marty to start her life’s next chapter and enjoy her retirement. During Marty’s almost 50 years at Coolidge, she helped manage and complete hundreds of transactions. Marty has been there from start to finish – establishing and managing data rooms, …
New Attorney Alex Cloonan Joins Coolidge Wall
Coolidge Wall welcomes attorney Alex Cloonan to the firm. Alex brings diverse legal experience to Coolidge — he is a litigator and also practices Corporate/Business, Real Estate and Public Sector law. Learn more about Alex here: https://www.coollaw.com/people/alexander-w-cloonan/
New Associate Latashia Love Joins Coolidge Wall
We are pleased to announce that Latashia Love has joined Coolidge Wall as an associate in our Corporate/Business Department. Her practice focuses in the areas of general corporate and securities law. Prior to joining Coolidge, Latashia was a managing associate at GK Law Co. in Columbus, Ohio, and also worked at Thompson Hine there. To learn more about Latashia, go to her profile here: https://www.coollaw.com/people/latashia-love/
NEW UPDATE: Injunction Against Enforcement Of The Corporate Transparency Act Has Been Lifted; Companies Are Again Required To Comply
On December 23, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reinstated the enforceability of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The preliminary injunction previously issued against enforcement of the CTA has been lifted, effective immediately, resulting in the reinstatement of mandatory compliance with the CTA by non-exempt reporting companies. What This Means: The reporting deadline (previously December 31, 2024) for non-exempt companies formed before January 1, 2024 is again in effect, however, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) extended the deadline to January 13, 2025. Any reporting companies that have not yet filed …
Federal District Court in Texas Has Ruled Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Likely Unconstitutional; Nationwide Preliminary Injunction Issued
— This ruling has been updated. Click here to see the new update. — A Federal District Court in Texas has ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is probably unconstitutional and issued a nationwide preliminary injunction that precludes its enforcement. Click here for a copy of the decision of Judge Amos Mazzant in Texas Top Cop Gun Shop, Inc. v. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Case No. 4:24-CV-478 (E.D. Tex). Congress enacted the CTA as an anti-money laundering effort, and the Act requires most small businesses to disclose beneficial ownership information (including social security numbers and …
Jordan Staley selected into Dayton Bar Association’s 2024-2025 Leadership Development Class
Jordan Staley, an attorney in the firm’s Corporate and Real Estate Departments, has been selected into the Dayton Bar Association’s 2024-2025 Leadership Development Class. This nine-month program provides leadership and professional development for attorneys who have practiced under five years. Selected attorneys have demonstrated their passion for the profession and community engagement, a commitment to the DBA, and an interest in building relationships with a broad cross-section of lawyers and other leaders in Dayton. Learn more about Jordan: https://www.coollaw.com/people/jordan-staley/
The Corporate Transparency Act – What You Should Know
**UPDATE** Federal District Court in Texas Has Ruled Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Likely Unconstitutional; Nationwide Preliminary Injunction Issued Original Article: WHAT IS THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT? In 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to combat certain financial crimes, such as money laundering. After many revisions and updates, the rules went into effect in 2024. The CTA requires certain businesses to report ownership and other information to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) for inclusion in FinCEN’s database. Beginning in 2024, many small businesses are now required to report this information, referred to as …
New Associate Michael Ruffolo Joins Coolidge Wall
Dayton, Ohio – Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that Michael Ruffolo has joined the firm as an associate in its Corporate & Business, Estate Planning and Probate, and Tax Departments. Within corporate/business, Michael provides services to clients pertaining to mergers and acquisitions, corporate formations, business and operations, general business counsel, and corporate governance. In tax, he assists clients on federal, state, and local tax issues. Michael’s estate planning practice includes assisting clients in all aspects of the preparation and administration of estates. Michael graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2023 with a certified concentration in …