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February 2019 | Ohio Supreme Court Interprets the MTA to Preserve a Severed Mineral Interest
On December 13, 2018,the Supreme Court of Ohio clarified the type of deed reference that would preserve a reserved oil and gas royalty interest from being extinguished under the Ohio Market Title Act (the “MTA”) in Blackstone v. Moore, 2018-Ohio-4959...Article
February 2019 | Not Fake News, But Fake Claims-A Federal Court Dismisses Nine of Twelve Claims in Plaintiff's "Shotgun" Style Complaint
USDC Southern District of Ohio hears Moran v. Ruan Logistics, Corp. and rules on the shotgun style complaint. *Reprinted with permission from “Not Fake News, But Fake Claims-A Federal Court Dismisses Nine of Twelve Claims in Plaintiff's 'Shot...Alert | Employment Services Alert
Jan 18, 2019 | OSHA Increases Civil Penalties
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced it is increasing civil penalties for 2019. Under the increase, the penalty for Serious, Other-Than-Serious, and Posting Requirements violations are now $13,260 per violation. The pe...Article
Jan 18, 2019 | The Dangers of Self-Prescribing
"Much of the focus of late has been on the opioid epidemic. Many medical practices, particularly those that prescribe significant amounts of controlled substances, have retrained physicians and other providers on prescribing opioids. Many have also u...Article
Jan 15, 2019 | Stepping Into Mom and Dad’s Shoes
Succession planning for family-owned companiesArticle
Jan 9, 2019 | "Psychodrama: The Plaintiff's Technique that Defense Attorneys Aren't Discussing"
For nearly a decade, we have focused on the “reptile approach” as a method that plaintiffs have used to persuade juries to award large verdicts based on protectionism. Unlike the reptile, psychodrama is used to bring an accident to life in the courtr...Alert | Employment Services Alert
Jan 7, 2019 | New Year, New Minimum Wage
Hourly workers in Ohio earning minimum wage can expect an increase in their paychecks effective January 1, 2019. The state has increased the minimum wage from $8.30 to $8.55 per hour for non-tipped employees and from $4.15 to $4.30 per hour for tippe...Alert | Education Law Alert
Jan 7, 2019 | When Pronouns Matter: Legal Issues Related to Transgender Students
In a 5 to 0 vote, the West Point Public Schools Board of Education terminated Peter Vlaming, a French teacher employed by the District for approximately seven years, for refusing to use a transgender student’s preferred male pronoun when referencing...Article
October 2015 | Beware of Potential Criminal Implications for the Improper Handling of a Whistleblower Investigation
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Jan 3, 2019 | New Anti-Kickback Provisions for Certain Facility and Laboratory Referrals
Recently, Congress passed the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 (the “Recovery Act”). The Recovery Act is a part of the larger SUPPORT Act (in particular, Section 8122) comprised of a number of different legislative initiatives designed t...Alert | Education Law Alert
Jan 3, 2019 | The Road to Success Widens for Students Planning to Graduate in 2019 and 2020
Through the passage of House Bill 491, signed into law by the Governor on December 19, 2018, the Ohio General Assembly has once again provided alternative graduation pathways similar to those applicable to students who graduated in 2018. For the 2019...Alert | Education Law Alert
Jan 2, 2019 | Taking the "Strict" Out of Treasurer Liability
Treasurers of Ohio school districts and educational service centers have operated for decades under a “strict liability” standard for the loss of public funds. Strict liability is a harsh legal penalty that holds treasurers accountable for damages or...Article
Jan/Feb 2019 | "Walking the Fine Line: Code Enforcement and the Fourth Amendment"
Bob Pritt's article appears on page 13 of "Municipal Lawyer Magazine," a publication by the International Municipal Lawyers Association.Article
January 2019 | Ohio's Seventh District Court of Appeals Further Clarifies Notice Requirements Under the 2006 DMA
Dave Wigham discusses Ohio's Seventh District Court of Appeals' clarification of the "reasonable due diligence" notice requirement as it relates to the 2006 Dormant Minteral Act.Article
Dec 20, 2018 | When Patients Hit "Record" at the Doctor's Office
"I was recently at my physician’s office and observed a patient recording himself and a family member in the waiting room. He continued recording as he walked down the practice hallway and entered the examination room. It was clear that the patient...Alert | Employment Services Alert
Dec 12, 2018 | How Much is a Good Name Worth? Ohio Supreme Court Says Damages for Defamation are Capped
In a 4-2 decision, the Ohio Supreme Court has held that Ohio’s statutory cap on noneconomic damages applies to defamation claims.[1] In light of the Court’s ruling, a $1.55 million jury award obtained by Ann Wayt, a former nurse at Affinity Medical...Article
December 2018 | Ohio Court Rulings Continue in Legal Battles Over Severed Mineral Rights
Hundreds of lawsuits between surface owners and mineral owners over ownership of valuable oil and gas rights are pending in Ohio, and important legal issues are still being sorted our by the Ohio courts.Alert | Health Care Provider Alert
Nov 27, 2018 | Crafting Physician Separation Agreements: Protecting Doctors from Negative References and Reviews
Hospital Employer’s Agreement not to say Negative Things about an Ex-Employee may not Apply to Responses to Hospital Staff Credentialing Inquiries In an era where more and more physicians are becoming employed by hospitals or hospital owned groups...Article
Nov 16, 2018 | When Owner Relationships Fall Apart
When Owner Relationships Fall ApartArticle
Nov 14, 2018 | US BUILD Act Clarifies Tenant Standing for Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser Protections from Contaminated Property Liability
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