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Nick Adair

Minor Settlements in Ohio

In an ever-changing legal environment, one thing has always remained true – minor settlements in Ohio require Probate approval, no matter how small. The process may seem daunting, but ultimately there are only three primary… more

Bodily Injury, Custodians, Fund Distribution, Guardians, Minors

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Heather Renée Adams

Illinois Supreme Court Holds Overtime Rate Must Include Non-Discretionary Bonuses Unless They Are Gifts

The Illinois Supreme Court held employers violate overtime law by not including non-discretionary bonus payments when calculating employees’ overtime rate. The case is Mercado v. S&C Electric Co., 2025 IL 129526 (Jan. 24, 2025)… more

Bonuses, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Employees, Employer Liability Issues

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Karen Adinolfi

United States Supreme Court Holds That Involuntary Job Transfers Can Violate Title VII

On April 16, 2024, in the case of Muldrow v. St. Louis, the United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discriminatory job transfers, even if the transfer does not come… more

Adverse Employment Action, Civil Rights Act, Employee Transfers, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Discrimination

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Lewis Adkins Jr.

Ohio General Assembly Passes Emergency Legislation In Response To COVID-19

The Ohio General Assembly has passed emergency legislation in response to the COVID pandemic. The following issues were addressed: Water Disconnect Orders- Child Day Care- Education-… more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Emergency Response

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Ericka Adler

What’s in Your Operating Agreement? Legal Tips for Healthcare Providers

This week on the HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler welcomes Roetzel shareholder Jonna Eimer to discuss the essential role of operating agreements in healthcare practices. Whether you're starting a new practice or reviewing… more

Business Entities, Business Litigation, Business Strategies, Contract Drafting, Contract Terms

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Susan Keating Anderson

April 14, 2025 Update: U.S. Department of Education Title VI Certification Requirement

On Friday, April 11, 2025, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) sent an update regarding the Title VI Certification required to be filed by districts by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025. ODEW confirmed that… more

Certifications, Department of Education, Due Diligence, Enforcement Actions, Filing Deadlines

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Emily Anglewicz

Court of Appeals Issues Significant Mineral Trespass Opinion Upholding Multi-Million-Dollar Future Damages Award

On January 18, 2023, in TERA, LLC v. Rice Drilling D, LLC, et al., --- N.E.3d ----, 2023-Ohio-273, the Seventh District Court of Appeals issued a key decision concerning mineral trespass law in Ohio. The court of appeals upheld… more

Appellate Courts, Bad Faith, Conversion, Land Owners, Mineral Leases

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Brian Bedinghaus

Illinois Small Businesses Now Eligible To Apply For SBA Disaster Loans

The state of Illinois has been added to the list of Presidential and SBA Agency Declared Disaster States. This designation enables Illinois small businesses to apply for low-interest SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans in an… more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Disaster Aid, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Presidentially-Declared Major Disaster Area (PDMDA), Relief Measures

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Aretta Bernard

Employer Obligations Under Ohio’s New Pay Stub Protection Act

Ohio’s recently enacted Pay Stub Protection Act (“PSPA”), Ohio Revised Code Section 4113.14 will become effective on April 9, 2025. To comply with the PSPA, employers must provide employees with a written or electronic… more

Compliance, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Policies, New Legislation

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Robert Blackham

Ohio’s a Buzz: Impact of Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Use on Employers

Tuesday, Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2, legalizing recreational marijuana use. Today employers are wondering, “how does this new law affect the workplace?” The short answer is: not much. Consistent with current… more

Adverse Employment Action, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Department of Transportation (DOT), Drug Testing, Drug-Free Workplace Act

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Brett Bleier

Condo 4.0 – Florida’s Latest Changes to the Condominium Act (HB 913)

On June 23, 2025, Governor DeSantis signed HB 913. This law is effective July 1, 2025. This is Part I of a two-part summary and contains the changes to the Condominium Act and Fla. Stat. 553.899, of which condominium… more

Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, Condominium Act, Condominium Associations, Condominiums

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Michael Brohman

ADA Compliance for Medical and Dental Practices: Responding to Inquiries and Investigations

Join us on the HealthLawHotSpot as host Ericka Adler and Michael Brohman, shareholder and member of Roetzel’s Employment Litigation Group, discuss ADA compliance for medical and dental practices. In this episode, you'll learn… more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Compliance, Dental Practice, Enforcement Actions, Government Agencies

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Scott Brown

Trademark First: The Gateway to Amazon Brand Registry

Amazon is the biggest third-party online marketplace in the United States and a go-to platform for numerous businesses. However, to get the most out of selling on Amazon, it is essential to join the Amazon Brand Registry… more

Amazon, Brand, Brand Registry, Business Ownership, E-Commerce

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Eric Bruestle

Ohio Supreme Court Expands Voluntary Abandonment Defense

In State ex rel. Klein v. Precision Excavating & Grading Co.,[1] decided September 27, 2018, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled a claimant who voluntarily removes himself from his former position of employment for reasons unrelated to… more

Disability, Disability Benefits, Employment Litigation, Wage and Hour

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Abigail Burke

Public Records Language to Allow Police Departments to Charge for Production of Bodycam Videos

House Bill 315, the township omnibus package, was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine on January 2, 2025 and goes into effect on April 2, 2025. This bill permits law enforcement agencies to charge for the cost of production… more

Compliance, Data Privacy, Government Agencies, Governor DeWine, Law Enforcement

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Lindsay Casile

OSHA Electronic Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements Expanded to Certain Employers

Effective January 1, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) expands its electronic recordkeeping and reporting requirements for certain employers in designated industries. The regulation, “Improve… more

Agricultural Workers, Construction Workers, Electronic Filing, OSHA, Recordkeeping Requirements

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Benjamin Chojnacki

Ohio’s a Buzz: Impact of Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Use on Employers

Tuesday, Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2, legalizing recreational marijuana use. Today employers are wondering, “how does this new law affect the workplace?” The short answer is: not much. Consistent with current… more

Adverse Employment Action, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Department of Transportation (DOT), Drug Testing, Drug-Free Workplace Act

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Andrew Clott

Illinois Supreme Court Expands Exposure to Penalties Under Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act

The Illinois Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated decision today in the Cothron v. White Castle case, which interpreted the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”). The decision is likely to have far-reaching… more

Biometric Information, Biometric Information Privacy Act, Class Action, Data Collection, Data Privacy

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Jonathan Cohen

Trademark First: The Gateway to Amazon Brand Registry

Amazon is the biggest third-party online marketplace in the United States and a go-to platform for numerous businesses. However, to get the most out of selling on Amazon, it is essential to join the Amazon Brand Registry… more

Amazon, Brand, Brand Registry, Business Ownership, E-Commerce

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Chris Cotter

22 Affirmative Defenses for 2022

As we say hello to a new year, let’s review 22 of the most common Affirmative Defense available to you under Ohio law. Most cases that we defend involve at least one, and usually more than one, of these defenses. Often the best… more

Affirmative Defenses, Car Accident, Strategic Planning, Summary Judgment

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John Coyne III

Possible Leniency For Commercial Tenants And Real Estate Borrowers In Ohio

Governor Mike DeWine issued Executive Order 2020-08D directed at two commercial real estate constituencies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. First, for the benefit of small business commercial tenants facing financial… more

Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Tenants, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Eviction, Landlords

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Jonna Daleiden Eimer

What’s in Your Operating Agreement? Legal Tips for Healthcare Providers

This week on the HealthLawHotSpot, host Ericka Adler welcomes Roetzel shareholder Jonna Eimer to discuss the essential role of operating agreements in healthcare practices. Whether you're starting a new practice or reviewing… more

Business Entities, Business Litigation, Business Strategies, Contract Drafting, Contract Terms

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Stacey Dettwiller

Fifth Circuit Lifts Injunction on Corporate Transparency Act: New Reporting Deadlines Announced

On December 23, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an order granting the Department of Justice’s emergency motion for a stay pending appeal, lifting the nationwide injunction blocking the… more

Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Appeals, Beneficial Owner, Business Entities

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Jason Dodson

Ohio General Assembly Passes Emergency Legislation In Response To COVID-19

The Ohio General Assembly has passed emergency legislation in response to the COVID pandemic. The following issues were addressed: Water Disconnect Orders- Child Day Care- Education-… more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Emergency Response

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Lidia Ebersole

In-Person Burden on Remote Workplaces: Physical I-9 Document Re-Inspections Required by August 30, 2023

Since the late 1980s, U.S. employers have been required to verify employment eligibility of new hires by filling out Form I-9 within three business days of hire. Until March 2020, this process involved physical inspection of… more

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), E-Verify, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Eligibility Verification, Foreign Workers

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Sean Ellis

My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program Offers Hurricane Mitigation Assistance

House Bill 1029 established The My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program (the “Program”) effective July 1, 2024. This new Program aims to assist eligible condominium associations by offering hurricane mitigation inspections to… more

Condominiums, Department of Financial Services, Florida, Hurricane Season, Inspections

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Sara Fanning

What is “Reasonable Diligence” Under the DMA? The Ohio Supreme Court Offers More Guidance to Landowners

On March 24, 2022, the Ohio Supreme Court reviewed the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act and further clarified the steps a surface owners must take to identify and locate mineral holders before serving notice of abandonment… more

Land Owners, Mineral Leases, Mineral Rights, OH Supreme Court, Oil & Gas

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Laura Faust

Ohio Appellate Court Finds Virtual Contact Is Not Enough for Personal Jurisdiction

On June 30th, 2022, the Ninth District Court of Appeals issued a significant decision in Magnum Asset Acquisition, LLC v. Green Energy Technologies, LLC. The Court decided that virtual communication between parties to a contract… more

Appellate Courts, Breach of Contract, Due Process, Long Arm Statute, Out-of-State Companies

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Diana Feitl

President Signs Unprecedented $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 478), which is a $2 trillion stimulus package in response to the impact the Coronavirus is having on the U.S… more

CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Economic Stimulus, Financial Stimulus, Relief Measures

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Amanda Ferguson

U.S. Supreme Court Narrows NPDES Permit Requirements in San Francisco v. EPA

On March 4th, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lacks the authority under the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) to include “end-result requirements” in wastewater and storm water discharge… more

City and County of San Francisco v Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Water Act, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), NPDES

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J. Benjamin Fraifogl

Court of Appeals Rules That Oil and Gas Company Has Ongoing Obligation to Restore Property Despite General Release of Damages in Surface Use Agreement

On April 11, 2022, the Fourth District Court of Appeals issued a significant decision in Zimmerview Dairy Farms, LLC v. Protégé Energy III LLC establishing that a general release of damages signed in connection with a pad site… more

Appellate Courts, Land Owners, Oil & Gas, Pipelines, Property Damage

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Barry Freeman

Trucking Companies Face Growing Wage & Hour Class Action Risks

Are you a trucking company? If so, you may be exposed to class action lawsuits for minimum wage, break time, and overtime violations. Trucking companies are essential to our national economy and security. However, trucking… more

Arbitration Agreements, Class Action, Employer Liability Issues, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Federal Arbitration Act

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Stephen Funk

Roetzel & Andress: 2020 Appellate Year In Review

The Appellate Law Practice Group of Roetzel & Andress represented clients in a wide variety of cases in both state and federal courts, appealing adverse trial court rulings and successfully defending lower court victories on… more

Abandoned Property, Appeals, Appellate Courts, Attorney's Fees, Breach of Contract

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William Hanna

Virtual Public Meetings Will Soon Be Permissible Again – but Only for Some Governmental Entities, and Only Under Certain Conditions

In January, Governor DeWine signed House Bill 257, “to authorize certain public bodies to meet virtually,” which will take effect April 9, 2025. During the COVID-19 crisis, most public bodies took emergency action to conduct… more

Governor DeWine, New Legislation, Public Meetings, Public Notice, State and Local Government

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Donna Hartl

Year-End and Trending Tax Considerations for Health Care Practices

On the HealthLawHotSpot this week, host Ericka Adler sits down with Roetzel attorney Donna Hartl to explore some crucial year-end tax considerations as well as trending tax issues. Donna and Ericka discuss the importance of… more

Business Taxes, Employee Retention, Health Care Providers, IRS, Tax Credits

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Erika Haupt

CTA Reporting Requirements STAYED AGAIN

On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas entered an order stopping the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) and its corresponding reporting rule. The U.S. government… more

Appeals, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, FinCEN, Injunctions

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Morris Hawk

Ohio’s a Buzz: Impact of Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Use on Employers

Tuesday, Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2, legalizing recreational marijuana use. Today employers are wondering, “how does this new law affect the workplace?” The short answer is: not much. Consistent with current… more

Adverse Employment Action, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Department of Transportation (DOT), Drug Testing, Drug-Free Workplace Act

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Patrick Healy

School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Laws: Safety Takes A Front Seat As Kids Head Back To Class - UPDATED September 2021

Children are returning to in-person learning and legislatures across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio are working to keep them safe while they travel between home and school. Following a tragic October 2018 accident where a motorist… more

Cameras, Child Safety, NTSB, School Transportation

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Heather Heberlein

Nationwide Injunction Temporarily Halts Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements

Late last night, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued an order granting a nationwide preliminary injunction temporarily blocking the government from enforcing the reporting requirements of the… more

Beneficial Owner, Constitutional Challenges, Corporate Transparency Act, Financial Crimes, FinCEN

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Philip Heebsh

Ohio’s a Buzz: Impact of Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Use on Employers

Tuesday, Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2, legalizing recreational marijuana use. Today employers are wondering, “how does this new law affect the workplace?” The short answer is: not much. Consistent with current… more

Adverse Employment Action, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Department of Transportation (DOT), Drug Testing, Drug-Free Workplace Act

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David Hirt

Federal Judge Temporarily Prevents New Title IX Regulations From Taking Effect in Ohio

On June 17, 2024, a United States District Court judge in Kentucky issued a preliminary injunction preventing the 2024 Title IX regulations from going into effect in several states, including Ohio. The 2024 regulations are… more

Bostock v Clayton County Georgia, Department of Education, Employees, First Amendment, Free Speech

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David Hochman

IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on Long-Term, Part-Time Employees

Historically, qualified retirement plans have excluded part-time employees from participation. An employer’s ability to do so has now been limited by the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (“SECURE Act”)… more

401k, Employee Benefits, Employee Contributions, IRS, Part-Time Employees

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Christopher Huryn

Planning for the Unexpected: How Unwind Agreements Help Medical Practices

If your medical practice is considering joining a larger group or hospital, it’s important to ask: what if the new relationship doesn’t work out? In some situations, an unwind agreement can provide a path back to independence… more

Acquisition Agreements, Acquisitions, Asset Purchase Agreements, Buyers, Change of Control

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Paul Jackson

Ohio’s a Buzz: Impact of Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Use on Employers

Tuesday, Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2, legalizing recreational marijuana use. Today employers are wondering, “how does this new law affect the workplace?” The short answer is: not much. Consistent with current… more

Adverse Employment Action, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Department of Transportation (DOT), Drug Testing, Drug-Free Workplace Act

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W. Glenn Jensen

Third-Party Releases Are Not Consistent with Bankruptcy Code: Creditors Can Still Maintain Direct Claims

A federal district court judge in New York has vacated a bankruptcy court’s confirmation of the controversial Chapter 11 plan of Purdue Pharma, LP. The reorganization of Purdue Pharma sought to provide a release of all third… more

Bankruptcy Code, Chapter 11, Creditors, Debtors, Opioid

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Tyler Jolley

Are Violations Of The FMCSRs Admissible To Show Negligence In A Trucking Case? Not According To The Sixth Circuit

In trucking cases, plaintiff’s lawyers like to use the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (“FMCSRs”) against trucking companies and their drivers. Sometimes the FMCSRs are used to argue that truck drivers are “professional… more

Commercial Truck Drivers, FMCSA, Motor Carriers, Safety Standards, Trucking Industry

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Marc Kallish

Negative Online Reviews and Reputation Management: Tips for Health Care Practices and Providers

More patients than ever admit to choosing their health care providers based on what they read online. This means that false and misleading reviews which appear online can significantly impact a health care provider’s reputation… more

Defamation, False Statements, Health Care Providers, Libel, Online Reviews

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Hailee Kepchar

U.S. Department of Education Title VI Certification Requirement

On April 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) sent a letter to state education agencies (SEAs) requiring them to certify compliance with federal civil rights laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964… more

Affirmative Action, Certifications, Civil Rights Act, Dear Colleague Letter, Department of Education

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Corey Kleinhenz

Supreme Court Issues Extremely Favorable Decision for Employers on Defense of TTD Compensation Requests

On November 26, 2024, the Ohio Supreme Court issued an extremely favorable decision for employers on the potential defenses to the payment of TTD compensation. This case is important because it is the first time the Ohio Supreme… more

Disability Benefits, Industrial Commissions, Light-Duty Positions, OH Supreme Court, Temporary Total Disability

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Craig Koenigs

Reminder: Cigar Warning Statements and Warning Plans

The Deeming Regulations enacted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on May 10, 2016, expanded the agency’s tobacco regulatory authority to cigars and certain other tobacco products. Among the regulatory provisions made… more

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Tobacco Regulations, Warning Labels

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Christina Kuta

Prescribing GLP-1 Medications: Be Aware of Legal Limitations

On this episode of HealthLawHotSpot, Roetzel attorneys Ericka Adler and Christina Kuta discuss the potential pitfalls and best practices in dispensing GLP-1 medications.Christina shares her insights on the surge in demand, the… more

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Health Care Providers, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmacies, Prescription Drugs

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Lee Levin

Two New Laws Every Illinois Employer Needs to Know

The law requiring that employers whose employees are scheduled to work at least 7-1/2 hours in a particular day must be provided with an unpaid meal break of at least 20 minutes no later than 5 hours into the workday has been… more

Employer Liability Issues, Illinois, New Legislation, Paid Time Off (PTO), Rest and Meal Break

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Zachary Liebetreu

Criminal Penalties in Florida for Failing to Provide Affidavit about Foreign Entities at Closing

Effective July 1, 2023, new Florida legislation (FL SB264) prohibits the purchase of Florida agricultural lands and land within 10 miles of military bases or critical infrastructure by foreign principals from China, Cuba, Iran,… more

Agricultural Land, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Failure to Comply, Florida, Foreign Adversaries

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Ashley Lupo

Condo 4.0 – Florida’s Latest Changes to the Condominium Act (HB 913)

On June 23, 2025, Governor DeSantis signed HB 913. This law is effective July 1, 2025. This is Part I of a two-part summary and contains the changes to the Condominium Act and Fla. Stat. 553.899, of which condominium… more

Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, Condominium Act, Condominium Associations, Condominiums

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Donald Mason

Ohio General Assembly Passes Emergency Legislation In Response To COVID-19

The Ohio General Assembly has passed emergency legislation in response to the COVID pandemic. The following issues were addressed: Water Disconnect Orders- Child Day Care- Education-… more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Emergency Response

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Stephanie Olivera Mittica

DEI on the Chopping Block

“We will forge a society that is colorblind and merit-based.” – President Trump, January 20, 2025. Consistent with President Trump’s words during his inauguration address, he has already begun efforts to roll-back diversity,… more

Affirmative Action, Discrimination, Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Employment Discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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Brian Moore

Possible Leniency For Commercial Tenants And Real Estate Borrowers In Ohio

Governor Mike DeWine issued Executive Order 2020-08D directed at two commercial real estate constituencies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. First, for the benefit of small business commercial tenants facing financial… more

Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Tenants, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Eviction, Landlords

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Lori Moore

Say Goodbye to State Sales Tax on Commercial Rent and License Fees

New Florida legislation will have a significant impact on the commercial real estate market. Florida House Bill 7031 (“HB 7031”) will become effective October 1, 2025, repealing the state sales tax on commercial rent and license… more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Real Estate Market, Commercial Tenants, Florida

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Jennifer Nichols

HB1203, HB59 & HB293 to Affect Florida HOAs

On May 31, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed the largest of three new bills that will have a significant impact on homeowners’ associations (HOAs). House Bill 1203, House Bill 59, and House Bill 293 introduce a range of new… more

Community Associations, Continuing Education, Documentation, Florida, Governor DeSantis

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Nancy Noall

Ohio’s a Buzz: Impact of Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Use on Employers

Tuesday, Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2, legalizing recreational marijuana use. Today employers are wondering, “how does this new law affect the workplace?” The short answer is: not much. Consistent with current… more

Adverse Employment Action, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Department of Transportation (DOT), Drug Testing, Drug-Free Workplace Act

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Gary Pasheilich

Regulation of PFAS Chemicals Fully Underway

April saw two major developments with the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, the so-called “forever chemicals” known as “PFAS.” On April 10, U.S. EPA issued drinking water standards for the PFAS chemicals PFOA… more

CERCLA, Drinking Water, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hazardous Substances

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Delaney Perl

New Illinois Law Requires Larger Employers to Give Transit Benefits to Employees

Toward the end of 2023, Illinois enacted the Transportation Benefits Program Act. This Act, which became effective January 1, 2024, requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide their employees with a pre-tax commuter… more

Employee Benefits, Illinois, State Labor Laws, Transit Benefits, Wage and Hour

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Joan Reardon Stebelton

$44 Million Scam Demonstrates Dangers of Navigating the Publishing Industry Without Legal Counsel

A federal grand jury has charged three individuals with orchestrating a publishing and media scam that defrauded more than 800 authors of over $44 million. The case serves as a stark reminder of the legal risks authors face when… more

Authors, Authorship, Copyright, Copyright Litigation, Damages

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Daniel Rohletter

Upcoming FDA Hearings May Have Huge Impact On Cannabis Industry

There could be big changes on the horizon regarding the regulation of CBD (cannabidiol), the non-psychoactive chemical compound which can be extracted from hemp and marijuana. It is gaining popularity in various health and… more

Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, Farm Bill, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Marijuana, Marijuana Related Businesses

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Thomas Rosenberg

Handling COVID-19 Issues On Construction Project Sites In Ohio

Governor DeWine continues to permit work on construction projects in Ohio to proceed. In proceeding, contractors must take precautions to protect its workers and limit the possible exposure of persons to the coronavirus. In this… more

Construction Industry, Construction Project, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Infectious Diseases

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Aaron Ross

U.S. Department of Education Title VI Certification Requirement

On April 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) sent a letter to state education agencies (SEAs) requiring them to certify compliance with federal civil rights laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964… more

Affirmative Action, Certifications, Civil Rights Act, Dear Colleague Letter, Department of Education

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George Sarkis

Ohio General Assembly Passes Emergency Legislation In Response To COVID-19

The Ohio General Assembly has passed emergency legislation in response to the COVID pandemic. The following issues were addressed: Water Disconnect Orders- Child Day Care- Education-… more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Emergency Response

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Mark Sarlson

U.S. Senate Passes SBA Economic Relief Bill

Early this morning, the United States Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 3548 allowing the expansion of the SBA 7(a) loan program to provide economic relief to small businesses through the new Paycheck Protection… more

Business Interruption, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Relief Measures, SBA

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Phillip Sarnowski

“Permanent and Substantial Deformity”: What it Means and How it is Interpreted Regarding the Application of the Statutory Cap on Noneconomic Damages

Ohio law caps damages that can be awarded for pain and suffering (i.e., noneconomic damages) up to $350,000 in tort claims unless a plaintiff can establish that she: (1) sustained a permanent and substantial physical deformity;… more

Bodily Injury, Car Accident, Damages, Functionality, Non-Economic Damages

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Robert Schrimpf

Ohio CDL Manuals Do Not Alter The Standard Of Care For Truck Drivers

A recent opinion by an Ohio Federal Court rejects an argument frequently made by the plaintiffs’ bar in truck accident cases –that commercial truck drivers should be held to a higher standard of care because they are… more

Commercial Driving Licenses, Commercial Truck Drivers, Duty of Care, Handbooks, Transportation Industry

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Michael Scotti III

The Trend of Threatening Physicians for Personal Gain

In this new episode of the HealthLaw HotSpot podcast, host Ericka Adler is joined by Roetzel litigation shareholder Michael Scotti to explore a growing and deeply concerning issue in health care: patients using threats, such as… more

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Healthcare Fraud, Hospitals, Litigation Strategies, Medical Malpractice

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Douglas Spiker

Ohio’s a Buzz: Impact of Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Use on Employers

Tuesday, Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2, legalizing recreational marijuana use. Today employers are wondering, “how does this new law affect the workplace?” The short answer is: not much. Consistent with current… more

Adverse Employment Action, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Department of Transportation (DOT), Drug Testing, Drug-Free Workplace Act

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Hillard Sterling

Navigating Disputes Within Your Health Care Practice

Disputes among partners or shareholders can have a significant impact on a healthcare practice. On this week's HealthLawHotSpot, host and Roetzel attorney Ericka Adler is joined by fellow Roetzel attorney Hillard Sterling to… more

Corporate Dissolution, Disassociation, Investment Disputes, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Operating Agreements

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Sherri Warner

The 135th Ohio General Assembly Sends Revised Bills, HB 8 and HB 206, to Governor DeWine for Signing

The 135th General Assembly finished yesterday with both houses enacting two pieces of legislation of primary interest to boards of education and their administrators, HB 8 and HB 206. Both pieces of legislation are on their way… more

Board of Education, Department of Education, Discipline, Drug Treatment, Expulsion

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John Waters

Supreme Court to Rule on Estate Tax Valuation of Stock Purchased with Corporate-Owned Life Insurance Proceeds

If a shareholders agreement sets forth a fixed and determinable price that satisfies the requirements of Code Section 2703(b) and cases interpreting that term, then that price will be respected for federal estate tax valuation… more

Closely Held Businesses, Estate Tax, Life Insurance, Shareholders' Agreements, Stocks

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Timothy Webster

Ohio’s a Buzz: Impact of Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Use on Employers

Tuesday, Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2, legalizing recreational marijuana use. Today employers are wondering, “how does this new law affect the workplace?” The short answer is: not much. Consistent with current… more

Adverse Employment Action, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Department of Transportation (DOT), Drug Testing, Drug-Free Workplace Act

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Michael Yashko

Will Cannabis Ever Be Legalized At The Federal Level?

Many states have legalized the use of cannabis for medical and/or recreational usage. However, cannabis is still listed as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and thus illegal at the federal level. Passage of… more

Cannabis Products, Controlled Substances Act, Criminal Penalties, Criminal Records, Decriminalization of Marijuana

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Jeremy Young

Ohio Court Affirms Eminent Domain Taking for Downtown Zanesville Redevelopment Project

The Ohio and U.S. Constitutions require that the power of eminent domain can only be exercised when necessary for a public use. In the 2005 case of Kelo v. City of New London, the U.S. Supreme Court took an expansive view of… more

Appeals, Appellate Courts, Community Development, Eminent Domain, Fifth Amendment

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Lauren Zidones

Ohio S.B. 61 Adds Protections for Solar Panels on Condominium and Planned Community Homes

Senate Bill 61, signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine in June, goes into effect on September 13, 2022. The bill allows homeowners and condominium owners who are subject to Homeowners Association (“HOA”) and Condominium Owners… more

Condominiums, Governor DeWine, Homeowners, Homeowners Association (HOA), Solar Panels

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