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Law Enforcement Training Is No Laughing Matter

Cities, counties and other political subdivisions are responsible for ensuring that their law enforcement officers are adequately trained.

Can “Wedding Barns” and Local Zoning Co-Exist? Ohio Supreme Court Takes a Closer Look

While the coronavirus pandemic may have put a temporary halt on large-scale weddings as we know them, believe it or not, they will resume post-pandemic. When they do, many will take place in an increasingly popular venue – the ubiquitous “wedding barn.” These popular wedding-day destinations blend picture-perfect, rural scenery with functionally large spaces against the backdrop of a rustic country barn.

School District Unions and COVID-19

There are new COVID-19 safety regulations. Can a school district actually implement them? Shorter days and chillier weather typically bring excitement for the start of the new school year. But with the country’s present health crisis, “back-to-school” will mean new challenges.

COVID-19 AND ADA: GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS

With numerous cities and states mandating infection control practices like social distancing, wearing of masks, and sanitizing workplace services and tools, many business owners have questions.

Supreme Court Grants Federal Job Protection to LBGTQ Workers, How the Ruling Affects Ohio Employers and Employees

In a key recent decision, Bostock v. Clayton County, 590 U.S. ___ (2020), the U.S. Supreme Court found, “An employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender defies the law.”

Navigating the Complexities around Tipped Employee Wages and PPP Loan Impact

There has been much discussion and questions concerning how businesses that received a Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan should compensate tipped employees.

Trademark Scam Alert

We have seen increasing traffic in solicitations sent to new applicants for trademark and those who have already obtained registrations purporting to offer services related to the trademark.

The U.S Supreme Court Clarifies That Willfulness is Not a Predicate Finding for Lost Profits in Trademark Infringement Claim

The federal circuits have expressed different views on whether a claimant alleging trademark infringement and seeking lost profits must first make a showing that that the alleged infringer acted willfully.

PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOANS: WHAT’S AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW?

The U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) began accepting applications for Paycheck Protection Program loans (a “PPP loan”) on April 3, 2020. Even though the SBA and the U.S. Department of Treasury (the “Treasury”) have previously published general guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) and Interim Final Rules (“IFRs”), a number of important questions remained.

Paying Tipped Employees for Non-Tipped Activities

The Department of Labor has addressed the thorny issue of when to pay tipped employees for non-tipped activities.

When Employees Refuse To Return To Work

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumpke has recently called for employees to have the right to refuse to go to work if they believe it is unsafe.

Paycheck Protection Program Loans: A First, Deep Dive

This article summarizes certain portions of the Paycheck Protection Program contained in the recently enacted CARES Act. It focuses particularly on a few of the technical questions relating to PPP loans and the possible forgiveness of a portion of such loans.

A Kinder Gentler OSHA?

COVID-19 is not immune from the scrutiny of the Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA).

Get Off My Bus!

Second District Court of Appeals rules in favor of drivers removing unruly passengers.

Coronavirus Implications for Insurance

Ambiguous insurance policy language is favorable to the insured in court.

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Small Business Exemption from the Requirements to Pay “Paid Sick Leave & Expanded FMLA Leave”

The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its rule clarifying the exemption for business with fewer than 50 employees and relieving them of the burden of paying ...

What Small Businesses Need to Know about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

In an effort to stabilize the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, on Friday, March 27, 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). This relief package is unprecedented and is the largest of its kind in United States history.

What Private Employers Need to Know about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the Senate passed, without change, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act which was adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives a few days ago.

Employer Liability For COVID-19

With the advent of COVID-19, employers are not surprisingly reviewing their obligations to employees to prevent exposure and infection.

Social Distancing and the Open Meetings Act, Can They Co-Exist?

We all know what the Ohio Open Meeting Act (OMA) requires. All meetings of any public body are declared to be public meetings.

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