New Digital Cell Tower Rules Leave Uncertainty for Public Entities
- June 29, 2017 | By Patrick K. Wilson | Public Sector
Wireless technology poses challenges to Ohio municipalities as the use of wireless devices explodes in our cities, villages and townships, across Ohio and across our country. Ohio recently passed new legislation in an effort to keep up. But does the…
Limit Social Media Content During Separation, Divorce and Family Law Litigation
- May 30, 2017 | By Jacqueline Johnston | Litigation
The use of social media in family law litigation has increased over the past decade. Such litigation can include content from Facebook, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Snapchat, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and MySpace, as well as browsing history, text messages, e-mail…
Recognize the Need to Accommodate Overweight Employees
- May 15, 2017 | By Kevin P. Murphy | Business & Employment
Over the past few decades, the size of the American population has grown. Whether we blame fast food, too much television and video games or lack of physical activity, the end result is that our current population is much larger…
5 Guidelines for Preparing to Sell Your Business
- March 27, 2017 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment
The decision to sell your business can be one of the most important and most stressful decisions of your life. Many business owners have invested so much time, energy and emotion into their enterprises that they can feel like children….
New Ohio Law Dealing With Employee Possession of Handguns to Take Effect Soon
- February 22, 2017 | By Martin J. Boetcher | Business & Employment
Effective March 21, 2017, Ohio employers, both public and private, are no longer permitted to have or enforce a company policy or rule that prohibits a person who has been issued a valid concealed handgun license from transporting or storing…
Ohio’s Dormant Mineral Act: Questions After Corban
- November 8, 2016 | By Alan D. Wenger | Oil & Gas
A recent Ohio Supreme Court finally gives direction for the many lower court cases pending on issues related to the Ohio Dormant Minerals Act. But the ruling raises uncertainties for some lessors and lessees.
6 Essentials That Help Local Governments Drive Economic Growth
- October 24, 2016 | By Paul M. Dutton | Public Sector
Youngstown public sector lawyer Paul Dutton points out six essential elements that can provide local communities an edge in landing major business investments.
New Overtime Rules Take Effect Dec. 1, 2016
- October 6, 2016 | By Martin J. Boetcher | Business & Employment
New federal overtime rules take effect December 1, 2016, and will increase the salary threshold that usually determines who qualifies for overtime pay to $913 per week, or $47,476 a year for a full-time employee.
Follow These Steps For Best Response To Employee Theft
- July 20, 2016 | By Michael J. McGee | Business & Employment
One of a small business owner’s worst nightmares is discovering that one of his or her employees has been stealing from the company. The initial steps taken to address such a situation are strongly indicative of the results one can expect.
New Ohio Law Eases Liability Burden for Motor Carriers
- June 22, 2016 | By Martin J. Boetcher | Business & Employment
Effective March 23, 2016, Ohio became the 43rd state to enact a law that prohibits certain types of indemnity agreements in motor carrier transportation contracts. Ohio Revised Code §2305.52 now prohibits provisions in motor carrier transportation contracts that purport to…