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Mark Landes Talks with WTVN 610 Radio About Ohio H.B. 253 and H.B. 248
June 16, 2021
Mark Landes spoke with Brandon “Boxer” Nasby from WTVN 610AM radio to discuss recent Ohio proposed legislation around COVID-19 vaccination mandates and vaccination passports. Both […]
Is it a HIPAA Violation For Your Employer to Ask About Your Vaccination Status?
June 5, 2021
“Is it a HIPAA violation for your employer to ask your vaccination status?” Isaac Wiles Managing Partner, Mark Landes, answers this question […]
What are the legal issues surrounding “Vaccine Passports”? Interview with 10TV News
May 7, 2021
Social media is full of posts about “vaccine passports” and how they infringe on your rights. So can private companies […]
Police Video and Public Records: The New Rules
May 3, 2021
TV news and the internet often feature videos of pets, sports highlights. Now, there’s a new contender in videos vying […]
Exploring the DORA: A Growing Economic Development Tool in Ohio Communities
April 6, 2021
As both temperatures and COVID-19 vaccinations rise, municipal corporations and townships may be shining a spotlight on innovative economic development […]
If It’s Part of the Sidewalk, You Are Immune
November 16, 2020
Kyriakos Georgantonis was painting the side of a building on West Benson Street in Reading, Ohio. He was working from […]
School District Unions and COVID-19 Safety Regulations
November 6, 2020
There are new COVID-19 safety regulations. Can a school district actually implement them? Shorter days and chillier weather typically bring […]
Law Enforcement Training Is No Laughing Matter
September 18, 2020
Cities, counties and other political subdivisions are responsible for ensuring that their law enforcement officers are adequately trained. The Supreme […]
Can “Wedding Barns” and Local Zoning Co-Exist? Ohio Supreme Court Takes a Closer Look
September 1, 2020
While the coronavirus pandemic may have put a temporary halt on large-scale weddings as we know them, believe it or […]
