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Jan 13, 2022 | U.S. Supreme Court Shoots Down COVID-19 Shot-or-Test Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s emergency “vaccine-or-test” rule mandating private employers with 100 or more employees to institute a policy requiring their employees to be vaccinated against CO...
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Jan 12, 2022 | Ohio Supreme Court Rules State Legislative Districts Unconstitutional
The Ohio Supreme Court struck down the recently adopted state legislative maps in a 4-3 decision announced late this afternoon.  The Court has ordered the Ohio Redistricting Commission to reconvene and adopt new maps.  Given the looming election f...
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Jan 10, 2022 | 22 Affirmative Defenses for 2022
As we say hello to a new year, let’s review 22 of the most common Affirmative Defense available to you under Ohio law. Most cases that we defend involve at least one, and usually more than one, of these defenses. Often the best avenue for summary jud...
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Jan 3, 2022 | 5 New Year's Resolutions for Every Medical Practice
"Many of you will start the new year making resolutions. The same should be true for your practice. Just like making a personal resolution, practice resolutions should be made after reflecting on concerns or issues that may have occurred throughou...
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Dec 30, 2021 | Roetzel HealthLaw HotSpot: 2022 Resolutions: What Healthcare Practices Need To Tackle In the New Year
Roetzel HealthLaw HotSpot® is a podcast and YouTube channel for physicians and health professionals that covers the legal issues and trends that affect the health care industry. In this episode, host Ericka Adler, Roetzel Shareholder and Health La...
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Dec 29, 2021 | COVID-19 Update: The CDC Issues New Isolation Guidance
On December 27, 2021, the CDC shortened its recommended isolation and quarantine periods for those infected with, or exposed to, COVID-19. Because the CDC’s Isolation Guidance is incorporated by reference into OSHA’s vaccination or test rule, larger...
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December 2021 | Be Aware of Potential Risks: Defending Collision Avoidance Systems Claims in Truck Accident Lawsuits
While the push to require collision avoidance systems in heavy vehicles has been unsuccessful thus far, these potential claims are likely here to stay, especially if plaintiffs can assert a claim for punitive damages that was otherwise unavailable. ...
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Dec 28, 2021 | Review Your Practice’s Compensation Methodology Before the End of the Year
"As the end of the year approaches, physician practices need to start planning for 2022. From a legal perspective, this planning should include a review of the practice’s compensation methodology to assure compliance with Stark regulation clarificati...
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Dec 23, 2021 | Roetzel HealthLaw HotSpot: Lease Negotiations: Why Healthcare Practices Should Use Real Estate Brokers
Roetzel HealthLaw HotSpot® is a podcast and YouTube channel for physicians and health professionals that covers the legal issues and trends that affect the health care industry. Many medical, dental and other healthcare specialists might not reali...
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Dec 22, 2021 | Third-Party Releases Are Not Consistent with Bankruptcy Code: Creditors Can Still Maintain Direct Claims
A federal district court judge in New York has vacated a bankruptcy court’s confirmation of the controversial Chapter 11 plan of Purdue Pharma, LP. The reorganization of Purdue Pharma sought to provide a release of all third party claims against the...
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Dec 20, 2021 | Sixth Circuit Lifts Stay on OSHA’s Vaccine-or-Test Rule
On Friday, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on OSHA’s vaccine-or-test rule for employers with 100 or more employees. In response, OSHA posted a brief statement on its website stating that large employers should have compliant polici...
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Dec 16, 2021 | Roetzel HealthLaw HotSpot: Structuring DSO/MSO Healthcare Ventures and Practice Acquisitions
Roetzel HealthLaw HotSpot® is a podcast and YouTube channel for physicians and health professionals that covers the legal issues and trends that affect the health care industry. Many states require medical, dental and other types of practices to b...
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Dec 15, 2021 | Sub. House Bill 126: Danger of Potential New Law to Prevent School Districts Ability to Challenge Property Tax Valuations
On December 15, 2021, the Ohio Senate passed its version of House Bill 126 (which proposed to modify the procedure when a school district challenges a property tax valuation). Instead of merely modifying the procedure to challenge a property tax valu...
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Winter 2021 (Volume 29, Issue 1) | Why Do Non-Compete Agreements Get All the Press?
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Dec 10, 2021 | Overview on the Restrictive Covenants that Are More Important for Protecting Your Business Than Contentious Non-Competes
Attorney Christopher W. Tackett's article discussing restrictive convenants in employment agreements was featured in the Columbus Bar Association's Legal Connections insert in Columbus Business First. 
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Dec 10, 2021 | Ohio Votes to Legalize Sports Betting
Ohio lawmakers have reached an agreement that will legalize sports betting for those 21 and older. House Bill 29, which was passed by the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate on December 8 and is expected to be signed into law by Governor DeWine...
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Dec 9, 2021 | Roetzel HealthLaw HotSpot: Illinois Freedom to Work Act: Updating Your Contracts to Assure Non-Competes Are Enforceable in 2022
Roetzel HealthLaw HotSpot® is a podcast and YouTube channel for physicians and health professionals that covers the legal issues and trends that affect the health care industry. Healthcare employers may not realize that the newly enacted Illinois...
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December 2021 | Guardianship 101 - Incapacitated Clients
Attorneys are often the first line of defense for alleged incapacitated persons (AIPs) in Florida. We are usually one of the first people to receive phone calls from concerned family members about elderly relatives. If you have not already fielded a...
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December 2021 | Going to Trial: You Have Alternatives- 10 Tips for Better Arbitrations
Naples attorney James D. Fox shares his 10 tips for better arbitrations. View the article here. 
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Dec 6, 2021 | Ohio SB 229 Gives School Districts Flexibility for Alternative Learning Models
The General Assembly is again acting to provide schools (defined as school districts, chartered nonpublic schools, community schools and STEM schools) with additional flexibility to provide alternative learning models during the pandemic. Passage of...