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July 30, 2020

Florida Governor Extends, With Conditions, State’s Moratorium on Mortgage Foreclosures and Evictions Relief

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-180 on Wednesday to extend the state’s moratorium on mortgage foreclosures and evictions through September 1, 2020, with limited conditions. Executive Order 20-94 was first signed on April 2, 20...

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July 29, 2020

Crossing the Line: Contractor Liability and Mechanic’s Liens

"On those occasions when a contractor must record a mechanic’s lien, the response from the property owner often involves an immediate claim that the lien is invalid or even slanderous. It is important, then, for contractors to have an understanding o...

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July 29, 2020

Ohio Adopts CERCLA Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser Defense

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July 28, 2020

Health Care Providers Will Soon Need to Report on use of Provider Relief Funds Under the CARES Act

Many health care providers received provider relief funds (“PRF”) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES”).  Recipients of PRF payments were required to agree to certain terms and conditions which referenced the submissio...

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July 23, 2020

Department of Labor Adds to Still-Growing Body of Guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

On Monday, July 20, 2020, the Department of Labor issued new guidance under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) which covers to remote work and additional issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  A summary list is below. Employ...

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August 2020

Ohio Appellate Court Rules In Another DMA Notice Dispute

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July 21, 2020

Prepare for Patients who Refuse to Wear a Mask in Your Practice

"There have been numerous videos shared on social medial of individuals entering businesses and refusing to wear a required mask. This has happened at restaurants, stores, and is becoming a common occurrence at dental and medical practices. Whether o...

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July 09, 2020

Significant Changes to Illinois Discrimination Law

Effective July 1, 2020, two significant changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act (Act) went into effect. The first change significantly expands the number of employers in Illinois that may be subject to state discrimination claims.  The second change...

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July 2020

Argument in Reply

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July 07, 2020

Governor Extends Florida State of Emergency for 60 Days

Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-166 today, which extends the state of emergency in Florida for another 60 days. DeSantis initially issued EO 20-52 on March 9 for the entire state of Florida due to the coronavirus. The state of emergen...

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July 01, 2020

Florida Adopts Legislation to Limit Abuse of Fair Housing Act Relative to Emotional Support Animals

While many housing providers, including community associations, have been required to allow individuals to bring emotional support animals into their communities even though pets are not permitted, recently adopted legislation aims at limiting abuse...

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June 30, 2020

Several Important Changes to Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law Approved by Governor DeWine

On June 16, 2020, Governor DeWine signed House Bill 81, which will bring several important changes to the Ohio Workers’ Compensation System.  House Bill 81 creates several important changes to Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law including:  Reduc...

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June 30, 2020

And the Wall Between Church and State Continues to Crumble Under the Weight of the High Court’s Decision in Espinoza v. Montana Dep't of Revenue Allowing State Money to Fund Sectarian Schools Through Scholarship Programs

In a 5-4 decision by Chief Justice John Roberts, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on June 30 that the “no-aid” to sectarian schools provision, in Article X, Section 6, of the Montana Constitution, which was used to strike down a scholarsh...

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June 26, 2020

Rushed Transition to Work-from-Home Will Likely Lead to Increase in FLSA Wage-and-Hour Claims

Columbus attorney Christopher Tackett was recently selected by the Columbus Bar Association to share his article: Rushed Transition to Work-from-Home Will Likely Lead to Increase in FLSA Wage-and-Hour Claims, in its monthly 500-word Legal Connections...

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June 25, 2020

Written Employment Contract Updates for Physician Practices to Consider in the Wake of COVID-19

"Many physician practices have reopened and are trying to get back to “business as usual”. However, it is essential that physician practices take the time to review whether their employment agreements served them well during the pandemic, and what ch...

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June 23, 2020

Bankruptcy-law changes may help small businesses

"Arguments will continue over whether the COVID-19 pandemic is truly a “black swan event,” but one thing is certain: its impact on the economy is going to be significant, and even more severe for our local economy than many other areas." Click the li...

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June 16, 2020

Update to Provider Relief Payment Reporting Requirements

As detailed in our prior Alerts, persons receiving “Provider Relief Funds” in excess of $150,000 through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Cares Act) were required to submit quarterly reports to the Department of Health...

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June 15, 2020

Supreme Court Rules LGBTQ Employees Are Protected from Job Discrimination

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that federal law protects gay, lesbian, and transgender people from discrimination in employment. The case, Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, involved Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bars empl...

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June 12, 2020

EEOC Updates COVID-19 Guidance on Accommodating Employees Who Are Disabled, Pregnant, or Over 65

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has once again updated its guidance regarding employees returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. A revised Q&A document published on June 11, 2020, addresses several common questions that have...

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June 12, 2020

CMS Issues Guidance on Reopening Health Care Facilities

On June 8, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued separate guidance for reopening facilities for non-emergency care and for patients considering non-emergency, in-person care. These guidance documents are in keeping with CMS’...