Ohio’s small business advocates are asking lawmakers to address the issue of high premiums for workers’ compensation and torts by pushing for significant reform. According to their argument, the Ohio Bureau…
Did you know that Ohio counties have assessed new real property values for the Tax Year 2022, which are payable in 2023? If you intend to raise a complaint about…
Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 102, which reforms Ohio’s liquor laws, late last year; the new laws are effective March 23, 2022. Provisions affecting restaurants and bars include an…
A new act, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (the “Act”), is poised for signature by President Biden. The Act amends the Federal Arbitration Act…
Ohio is an at-will employment state, so you may question whether your business needs to put in the time and effort to create and maintain an employee handbook. After all,…
Congratulations to our 2022 Super Lawyers for their outstanding work in their practice of law! Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who…
You chose to operate as a limited liability company (LLC) to keep the company owners from exposure to the business’s liabilities in the event of financial or legal problems. But how do you make sure your company keeps its LLC status? Maintaining your…
In recent years, state and federal governments have renewed their focus on consumer protection, implementing a range of new laws and regulations targeting unscrupulous business practices. While well-intended, these laws…
A new Ohio law mandating licensure for home health agencies and providers will go into effect July 1, 2022.1 Home health agencies are those persons or government entities that provide skilled…
Controlling What Your Employees Do After They Leave: Effective Use of Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts Most employers put much time and effort into both the recruitment process and onboarding of new employees, which is sensible. Hiring good people is essential in growing both…