The Coming Battle Over High-Tech
Police Gear And Your Right To Privacy
 Iris scans, facial recognition and fingerprint scanning are just some of the latest tools now available to local police. Departments are gearing up with new high-tech, hand-held equipment to make their jobs easier. But, strong Constitutional challenges are likely brewing. They will center on your reasonable expectation of privacy as a U.S. citizen and the unreasonable search of your person without a warrant.
Be aware that if you give your consent, the police may conduct a search that would otherwise require a warrant. Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 (1973). When you haven't given your consent, however, questions abound about the police's ability to employ certain electronic data collection techniques. For instance, can the police scan your iris without a warrant? Is your biometric data protected by the Fourth Amendment? At what point have you consented or given permission to the collection of electronic data?
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Sixty Years Strong,
Renowned Firm Charges Ahead
Celebrating its 60th year, Strauss Troy is featured in the March 25th issue of Forbes magazine. Focusing on the firm's "winning culture" and "entrepreneurial spirit," the article illuminates the firm's success in holistically serving its clients' needs. Tom Fahey, vice president of Lamar Advertising, a Strauss Troy client for 11 years, was quoted in the article: "I've dealt with a lot of law firms over the years. Strauss Troy attorneys are responsive and accessible, get to work quickly and have a good track record of success with us. Ultimately, that's the best measuring stick." |
A ttorney Joy Hall was a recent guest on Fox19's morning news. During her discussion with Anchor Rob Williams, Joy helped decipher the impact of the 2012 Taxpayer Relief Act, the benefits of tax planning, and the assistance she can offer individuals and businesses looking to get back into the IRS system. Joy Hall can provide you with strategies to reduce your taxable income and help you avoid red flags that might trigger an automated IRS audit. Watch Fox 19 on April 12th at 7:50 a.m. for more last-minute tax tips from Joy. |
You may have noticed a familiar face while reading a recent issue of Cincy magazine. Strauss Troy President, Jim Heldman, was featured on the cover of the CincyBusiness section of the publication. Strauss Troy was highlighted for its 60-year commitment to the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. The article touched on the firm's history, its investment to downtown, the recent re-branding and the firm's fervent dedication to its clients and the community. As expressed in Cincy, "There's no substitute for doing excellent legal work and having satisfied clients," said Heldman. "That's first and foremost." |
Strauss Troy attorney Matt Fellerhoff was selected by Mariemont Village Council to fight a road plan that will relocate state Route 32 through part of Mariemont's south 80 acres. The proposed relocation is one piece of the Eastern Corridor project, which claims to expand public transportation, upgrade interchanges and build new roads in order to reduce traffic and increase connectivity between western Clermont County and downtown Cincinnati.
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2012 Freedom Writers
On The Field At Paul Brown Stadium |
For the eighth straight year, Strauss Troy's Make a Difference (MAD) Team is sponsoring an essay contest at Taft IT High School. This year's topic challenges the students to reflect on safety in schools and to propose ways to better protect students from danger. The top writers will be invited to join the MAD Team on May 1st for the Queen City Underground Tour, followed by lunch at the firm and an awards ceremony. Dr. LaVaughn Henry, vice president and senior regional officer of the Cincinnati branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, will speak to the students. The top essay winner will receive a laptop computer. The purpose of the program is to encourage the pursuit of higher education in the field of Information Technology.
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 Join Strauss Troy and the Business Courier for the ninth annual Fast 55 awards luncheon as we recognize, honor and celebrate our region's 55 fastest-growing companies. The Business Courier has named the 2013 finalists, ranking Greater Cincinnati's emerging businesses in five revenue categories. Category winners will be named at a June 6 luncheon event at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati. To register, click here. |
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has been elected to the Strauss Troy Board of Directors. She is the first woman to hold this distinguished position at the firm. Erinn practices exclusively in the field of domestic relations law. She has been named a Super Lawyers� Rising Star for 2012 and 2013.
Brian O'Connell
 joins the firm as a shareholder and member of the Strauss Troy litigation group. He focuses his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, construction litigation, intellectual property litigation, products liability, mass tort, regulatory and tort law. Brian is peer review rated AV� Preeminent™ by Martindale Hubbell.
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