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“Ohio police body cam provides a well balanced approach”

Isaac Wiles Author
June 28, 2019

In an article authored by David Moser, Associate, Isaac Wiles, as seen in The Columbus Dispatch

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What Does the Ohio Equine Immunity Statute Mean?

Isaac Wiles Author
August 4, 2021

People are required to accept some inherent risk when riding a horse. In Ohio, there are specialized legal rules and […]

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Exploring the DORA: A Growing Economic Development Tool in Ohio Communities

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April 6, 2021

As both temperatures and COVID-19 vaccinations rise, municipal corporations and townships may be shining a spotlight on innovative economic development […]

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Can I require my employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

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January 5, 2021

Guidance from the Isaac Wiles Labor and Employment Group With the distribution and continued FDA approvals of COVID-19 vaccines, and […]

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School District Unions and COVID-19 Safety Regulations

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November 6, 2020

There are new COVID-19 safety regulations. Can a school district actually implement them? Shorter days and chillier weather typically bring […]

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Law Enforcement Training Is No Laughing Matter

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September 18, 2020

Cities, counties and other political subdivisions are responsible for ensuring that their law enforcement officers are adequately trained. The Supreme […]

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

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September 1, 2020

While the coronavirus pandemic may have put a temporary halt on large-scale weddings as we know them, believe it or […]

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

Isaac Wiles Author
July 20, 2020

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.” […]

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Trademark Scam Alert

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June 1, 2020

We have seen increasing traffic in solicitations sent to new applicants for trademark and those who have already obtained registrations […]

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

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May 29, 2020

The federal circuits have expressed different views on whether a claimant alleging trademark infringement and seeking lost profits must first […]

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Paying Tipped Employees for Non-Tipped Activities

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The Department of Labor has addressed the thorny issue of when to pay tipped employees for non-tipped activities. In its […]

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Trending Now – The Importance of Social Media Policies for Local Governments

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May 12, 2020

As 2020 moves forward, local governments must face a modern-day fact: social media is here to stay, at least for […]

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When Employees Refuse to Return to Work Due to COVID-19

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May 8, 2020

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumpke has recently called for employees to have the right to refuse to go to work if […]

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Get Off My Bus!

Isaac Wiles Author
May 6, 2020

As seen in Ohio Transit Risk Pool’s May 2020 newsletter Can an unruly passenger be charged with trespassing for refusing […]

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A Kinder Gentler OSHA?

Isaac Wiles Author
April 27, 2020

COVID-19 is not immune from the scrutiny of the Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA). Whether implicated under specific OSHA […]

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Department of Labor Issues Temporary Rule Clarifying Small Business Exemption from the Requirements to Pay “Paid Sick Leave & Expanded FMLA Leave”

Isaac Wiles Author
April 1, 2020

The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its rule clarifying the exemption for business with fewer than 50 employees and […]

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Employer Liability for COVID-19

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March 24, 2020

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

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Beyond the Basics of Special Needs Planning Part 2: Recent Updates

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December 12, 2019

Keith A. Stevens ABLE Accounts The biggest change in special needs planning in the last five years has been the […]

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“Navigating the Waze Craze” Sheriff & Deputy magazine

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October 24, 2019

Waze allows drivers to navigate traffic by allowing app users to input activity such as current traffic, road hazards, accidents […]

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Legal Update: New Overtime Exemption Rules

Isaac Wiles Author
October 1, 2019

Effective January 1, 2020, employers will now have to comply with the new overtime regulations finally adopted by the Department […]

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Negotiable Lease Terms for Restaurant Tenants

Isaac Wiles Author
September 19, 2019

“One big mistake tenants make is signing a lease without understanding the obligations and consequences provided within the lease. Paying […]

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“Paying the Piper – Best Practices for Playing Music in Restaurants,” Modern Restaurant Management

Isaac Wiles Author
September 16, 2019

Restaurants and bars are required to have a license to play music, as many songwriters and artists have protections under […]

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“The Role of Home Devices in Police Investigations”

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August 28, 2019

If a smart speaker captures the audio of criminal activity, can that recording be used as evidence in a courtroom? […]

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“Ohio’s Payday Lending Regs May Inform Other State Efforts”

Isaac Wiles Author
August 20, 2019

Co-Authors: Shawn Judge, Of Counsel, Isaac Wiles,  Mark Troutman, Partner,  Isaac Wiles and Gregory Travalio, Of Counsel, Isaac Wiles, Critics […]

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Ohio body-worn camera law strikes balance between privacy and transparency

Isaac Wiles Author
August 8, 2019

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“Witness for the Prosecution: A Smart Speaker?”

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While these smart devices are only supposed to record requests and responses, it is unclear how long a device continues […]

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“The Supreme Court of Ohio Clarifies The Construction Statute of Repose”

Isaac Wiles Author
July 29, 2019

Co-authored by Judson Millhon The Supreme Court of Ohio finally resolved a major split in authority among its lower courts […]

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“Commercial Leases: How State Laws Can Vary and Affect Your Lease”

Isaac Wiles Author
July 26, 2019

In an article published in “Modern Restaurant Management”, on July 26, Jordan Benson, Isaac Wiles Associate, discusses commercial leases and […]

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“Beyond the Basics of Special Needs Planning – Part I”

Isaac Wiles Author
July 22, 2019

Author: Keith A. Stevens Social Security rules complicate special needs planning considerably, but several types of trusts can be useful for […]

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“Supreme Court Shortlister’s Dissent Could Help Christian School,” Bloomberg Law

Isaac Wiles Author
May 13, 2019

In an article published in Bloomberg Law on May 10, Shawn Judge is quoted discussing a case regarding Tree of […]

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Police “Body Cam” Law Balances Privacy & Transparency

Isaac Wiles Author
May 5, 2019

These days, you hear a lot in the news about police body-worn camera videos. Some media outlets and citizen advocacy […]

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“Everything You Need to Know About Intellectual Property,” CO by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Isaac Wiles Author
May 2, 2019

In an article published in CO by U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Monday, April 29, Maribeth Meluch is quoted discussing […]

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“Letter: Register communication disability with the state,” The Columbus Dispatch

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In a letter to the editor published in The Columbus Dispatch on April 18, David Moser discusses recently passed Ohio […]

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“Will ID Cards and First Responder Training Protect People with Autism?,” Avvo Stories

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In an article published in Avvo Stories on April 20, David Moser discusses the impact for the autistic community of […]

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Letter: Register Communication Disability With the State

Isaac Wiles Author
April 18, 2019

In a letter to the editor published in The Columbus Dispatch on April 18, David Moser discusses recently passed Ohio House Bill 115 and […]

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Sixth Circuit Reverses District Court in Case Based on 1975 Murder

Isaac Wiles Author
April 2, 2019

In Ricky Jackson, et. al. v. City of Cleveland, et. al., — F.3d — (6th Cir. 2019), the Sixth Circuit unanimously […]

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Ohio Bill Creates Communication-Disability Registry for Police

Isaac Wiles Author
April 1, 2019

In an article published in PoliceOne on April 1, David Moser discusses Ohio’s House Bill 115, implemented to aid interactions between police officers and […]

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Found in Translation – Sheriff & Deputy Magazine

Isaac Wiles Author
March 29, 2019

In an article published in Sheriff & Deputy Magazine’s March / April issue, David Moser discusses Ohio’s H.B. 115, which implements a […]

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“NLRB Update: What Every Employer Needs to Know,” Employee Relations Law Journal

Isaac Wiles Author
March 1, 2019

Author: Kofi A. Semenya In an article published in the Spring 2019 Issue of Employee Relations Law Journal, Kofi Semenya […]

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Urgent! ADA Applies to Your Website

Isaac Wiles Author
February 26, 2019

Recently there has been an increasing number of lawsuits filed under the American with Disabilities Act which claim that a […]

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Foster Care Placements and Adoptions Raise Issues Under the FMLA – Employee Benefit Plan Review

Isaac Wiles Author
February 22, 2019

In an article published in the February issue of Employee Benefit Plan Review, Matthew Teetor discusses foster care placements and adoptions under the […]

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Nothing to LOL About: Cincinnati Case Puts New Focus on Text Messages as Public Records

Isaac Wiles Author
January 14, 2019

RMR UR TXTs in 2K19. THX. (Remember your texts in 2019.  Thanks.) With the start of a new year, you […]

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Are Ohio’s Employers Prepared for Medical Marijuana

Isaac Wiles Author
November 7, 2018

Author:  Kofi Semenya In an article published in The Columbus Dispatch on November 7, Kofi Semenya discusses Ohio’s soon-to-be medical marijuana program and how […]

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Companies Could Sidestep Data Breach Claims Under Ohio Law

Isaac Wiles Author
November 2, 2018

Author: Brandon Abshier In an article published in Bloomberg Law News on November 2, Brandon Abshier is quoted regarding the new Ohio Data […]

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Data Protection Act and Safe Harbor for Ohio Businesses

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September 17, 2018

As a business, data breach and cybersecurity issues are an ongoing and daily concern. Even if your company has implemented […]

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Promotion Criteria Should Be the Same for Men and Women – Society for Human Resource Management

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Author: Kofi Semenya In an article published in Society for Human Resource Management on September 17, Kofi Semenya discusses a […]

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Data Protection Act and Safe Harbor for Ohio Businesses

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As a business, data breach and cybersecurity issues are an ongoing and daily concern. Even if your company has implemented […]

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LEADS Update Helps Bridge Communication Gap

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August 28, 2018

On August 1, Ohio legislators took a huge step toward bridging the gap between law enforcement officers and drivers with […]

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The Case Against the Billable Hour – Columbus CEO

Isaac Wiles Author
June 8, 2018

Author: Kerry Boyle Partner Kerry Boyle discusses his use of alternative fee arrangements in his practice, in an aritcle published by Columbus CEO on […]

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Introducing the Legal Industry to Millennial Business Owners – Law360

Isaac Wiles Author
May 22, 2018

Author: Yaima Seigley In an article published on Monday, May 21 by Law360, Yaima Seigley provides personal insight on cracking the “Millennial Code” […]

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Marsy’s Law: Friend or Foe to Ohio’s Public Employees?

Isaac Wiles Author
May 7, 2018

Last fall, Ohio voters overwhelmingly approved Issue 1, a constitutional amendment designed to enshrine victims’ rights in criminal cases. Dubbed […]

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Ohio Employers Could See Large Rebates This Summer

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April 30, 2018

Governor John Kasich and Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation CEO Sarah Morrison have proposed $1.5 billion in workers’ compensation premium […]

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Double Your Business – Tips to successfully open a second location – Ohio Restaurant Association

Isaac Wiles Author
April 18, 2018

Author: Kerry Boyle In an article published in the Spring edition of Ohio Restaurant Association’s a la carte magazine, Kerry Boyle expands on tips […]

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A Mixed Bag: Medical Marijuana & Commercial Real Estate

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January 19, 2018

The legalization of medical marijuana affects many property owners. The passage of HB 523 places specific demands on property owners […]

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Lease Agreements: Protecting Your Downside

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November 1, 2017

Author: Kerry Boyle In an article published on Nov. 1, 2017 by Modern Restaurant Management, Kerry Boyle discusses what restaurateurs should know when […]

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Real Estate Resolutions: Trust Versus LLC

Isaac Wiles Author
October 27, 2017

Author: Holly Oak In an article published in the Oct. 27, 2017 print edition of Columbus Business First, and as part […]

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Former Delaware County Deputy Loses Wrongful Termination Lawsuit – Columbus Dispatch

Isaac Wiles Author
September 28, 2017

An article published on Sept. 27, 2017 on Columbus Dispatch Online discusses Maribeth Meluch’s federal jury trial win. Meluch represented the Delaware County Sherriff’s […]

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Consequences of the Failure to Disclose Assets

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September 15, 2017

One of the requisites of a bankruptcy filing is that the Debtor make a full and complete disclosure of not […]

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Medicaid Planning for Your Future

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Author: Holly Oak In an article published in the Sept. 15, 2017 print edition of Columbus Business First, as part of the […]

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Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classifications: What Can the Employer Control?

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August 25, 2017

In an article published in the Fall 2017 issue of Business Opportunities Handbook, Matt Teetor provides insight into what employers are able to […]

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Workers’ Compensation Statute of Limitations Reduced to One Year

Isaac Wiles Author
August 2, 2017

In follow-up to our recent post on House Bill 27, an update has been made to this proposed legislation in regards to […]

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Recent Changes to Transferring Ownership of Deceased’s Automobile

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July 5, 2017

Ohio law has recently changed impacting estate administration issues. Notably, the two-car limit automobile allowance is eliminated. Previously, when a […]

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Recent “Buzz” Regarding Medical Marijuana

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June 30, 2017

Medical Marijuana continues to be an issue throughout the state as City Council in each of Ohio’s largest cities are […]

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Proposed Legislation Could Mean Big Changes for the Workers’ Compensation System

Isaac Wiles Author
June 27, 2017

Two pieces of legislation are making their way through the Ohio Statehouse and both could bring drastic changes to the […]

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The One Financing Risk Never to Take When Starting a Business: $50-Million-A-Year Restaurant Mogul

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June 2, 2017

Author: Kerry Boyle In an article published on June 2, 2017 by CNBC.com, Kerry Boyle offers guidance to individuals who […]

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Closing a Dental Practice: The Devil is in the Details

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April 12, 2017

Author: Paul-Michael La Fayette In an article published by DentistryIQ on April 12, 2017, Paul-Michael La Fayette discusses the many […]

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Company’s Nondisclosure Policy OK Despite Broad Language

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April 11, 2017

In an article published by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) on March 30, 2017, Maribeth Meluch provides insight […]

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Police Prioritize Autism Training

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April 3, 2017

Author: Carrie Gutowski In an article published on April 3, 2017 by This Week Community News, Carrie Gutowski is featured […]

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“Before Pitching, Startups Should Get Their Legal House in Order,” Columbus CEO

Isaac Wiles Author
December 12, 2016

Author: Yaima Seigley In an article published by Columbus CEO on Dec. 12, 2016, Yaima Seigley discusses the importance of […]

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Social Media – What a public employer can and can’t control

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November 1, 2016

As the election cycle continues to heat up, it is not difficult to find social media postings that could be […]

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Wearable Technology—helpful employee monitoring tool or lawsuit evidence?

Isaac Wiles Author
September 16, 2016

As technology advances, so does an employer’s ability to monitor its employees’ conduct and work performance. Some employers are outfitting […]

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Trust Restored: European Commission adopts the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield, but does it provide stronger protection of personal data than the recently-ruled invalid Safe Harbor framework?

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August 11, 2016

The European Commission adopted the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield on July 12, 2016, in an attempt to restore the trust between […]

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Defend Trade Secrets Act signed into federal law–Why it’s a bigger deal than many may think…

Isaac Wiles Author
July 19, 2016

May 11, 2016, President Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) into federal law. As an extension to the […]

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Sub SB321 – Legislative Change for Public Records Disputes

Isaac Wiles Author
July 13, 2016

Author: Paul-Michael La Fayette Recently, the Ohio General Assembly passed Sub SB321 wherein the Ohio General Assembly created an alternate […]

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BuckHigh State: Medical marijuana bill passes in Ohio, but there is a catch. What does it all mean for users and employers?

Isaac Wiles Author
July 7, 2016

Issue 3’s crushing failure in the fall of 2015 hinted Ohio was years away from legalizing any kind of marijuana […]

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Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth–correcting employee misclassifications

Isaac Wiles Author
June 20, 2016

One of the easiest ways to run up penalties with the Department of Labor is to misclassify employees as overtime […]

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Overtime Extended to Millions

Isaac Wiles Author
May 18, 2016

The U.S. Department of Labor implemented its new rule to increase the base salary requirement for white collar exemptions to […]

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The Anti-Growth Movement Surges But Offers Few Solutions

Isaac Wiles Author
December 1, 2015

BIA | Builder Update Magazine Volume XXXII, Issue 7 Two separate anti-growth initiative petitions and one zoning referendum effort are […]

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NLRB Snares Franchisors as Joint Employers of Franchisee Employees

Isaac Wiles Author
September 29, 2015

The National Labor Relations Board issued a ruling on August 28, 2015 which represents a significant shift in determining whether […]

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Ohio ABLE Act: Fund the Needs of Disabled Persons

Isaac Wiles Author
September 16, 2015

Individuals with disabled children get a new vehicle that will help in covering certain expenses. This new savings account was […]

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Big Changes to the Settlement Process are on the Horizon

Isaac Wiles Author
September 1, 2015

BIA | Builder Update Magazine As you may have heard, a new Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)/Truth in Lending […]

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New DOT regulations apply reasonable accommodation standard to transportation entities

Isaac Wiles Author
August 26, 2015

New Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations became effective on July 13, 2015. The new regulations apply the “reasonable accommodation” standard […]

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Independent contractors not in vogue – DOL takes position that almost all workers are employees

Isaac Wiles Author
July 17, 2015

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a memorandum on July 15, 2015 to provide additional guidance on how the Fair […]

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Mega Trends in Demographics and Economy Driving Housing Decisions

Isaac Wiles Author
May 23, 2015

At a recent seminar for builders and realtors sponsored in part by the BIA of Central Ohio, Stewart Title’s Chief […]

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Take This Job and Shove It

Isaac Wiles Author
April 20, 2015

Author: Miles Gibson Payment of Temporary Total (TT) disability benefits is the number one cost driver in workers’ compensation. Over […]

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NLRB issues report of concerns over employer policies even for non-unionized workplaces

Isaac Wiles Author
March 26, 2015

On March 18, 2015, the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board released a report of his concerns regarding […]

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Delegation of Responsibility for Comprehensive Zoning Plan Is Unconstitutional

Isaac Wiles Author
January 16, 2015

It might be tempting to delegate the responsibility for updating a city’s comprehensive zoning and development plan to a specially […]

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Insurer Was Not Required to Defend Allegedly Rogue Police Officer

Isaac Wiles Author
November 5, 2014

A police officer can be found to have been acting under “color of law” for purposes of civil rights violations, […]

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Fault Matters

Isaac Wiles Author
August 11, 2014

Author: J. Miles Gibson If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it one-hundred times. “Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system.” […]

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Plead Guilty To Possessing Marijuana – Lose Your License

Isaac Wiles Author
May 14, 2014

Author: Craig Mayton University students and party-goers in general are sometimes charged with possession of marijuana. This is often based […]

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Executive Order to Increase Overtime Pay

Isaac Wiles Author
April 21, 2014

Author: Maribeth Deavers, Esq. Author: Nathan Hurst President Obama, in his State of the Union, promised this year to be […]

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