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September 27, 2016

Significant Victory for Trucking Company in Admitted Negligence Case

Randy Moore and Chris Cotter, members of the Roetzel & Andress litigation team, obtained summary judgment for a national trucking company in a case in which the trucking company’s driver rear-ended another vehicle and the negligence of its driver was...

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September 19, 2016

A Roetzel Business Litigation Update

Ronald B. Lee and Chris Cotter, members of the Roetzel & Andress litigation team, received a defense verdict for a multi-national company with plants in Ohio on September 14, 2016, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio...

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September 19, 2016

Ohio Supreme Court Rules in Ohio Dormant Mineral Act Cases

In a long awaited ruling issued last week, the Supreme Court of Ohio held that a surface owner could only bring a claim for abandonment of a severed mineral interest under the 1989 version of the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act (“1989 DMA”) before June 30,...

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September 19, 2016

Pipeline Companies Win Key Battles in War for Eminent Domain Rights

On September 12, 2016, Ohio’s Ninth District Court of Appeals in Akron decided the case of Nexus Gas Transmission, LLC v. Donald R. Houston, et al., holding that Nexus Gas Transmission, LLC (“Nexus”) has a statutory right of entry for the purpose of...

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Pokemon GO ... away?

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Pokemon GO ... away?

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Pokemon GO ... away?

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August 05, 2016

School district's eminent domain plan may hinge on "necessity" definition

Dublin City School District made headlines recently with the announcement of its plan to use eminent domain to appropriate the former Verizon building on Emerald Parkway and convert the building into a nontraditional high school. The building was...

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August 04, 2016

With Business Contracts, Lost Profits (Not Lost Revenues) Are the Proper Measure of Damages

Thomas P. Wert, Board Certified Construction Attorney[1] In late June, the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District, reiterated that in a breach of contract case, lost revenue alone is typically an improper measure of damages. In...

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July 26, 2016

State Budget Schedule, Tax Changes Expected

Governor Kasich’s Administration recently provided guidance to state agencies regarding upcoming biennium budget requests that included a goal of encouraging Ohio’s economic competitiveness and job growth while restraining state spending. With...

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July 26, 2016

OSHA Delays Enforcement of New Rule's Anti-Retaliation Provisions

On July 13, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it was delaying enforcement of the anti-retaliation provisions in its new injury and illness tracking rule. Generally, the new rule requires large employers to elect...

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July 2016

What Does it Mean When I See a Copyright on an Architect's Drawings?

Often we hear about an architect providing a copyright to its drawings. From a contractor’s perspective, what does this mean? Why does an architect copyright its drawings? COPYRIGHT ACT By way of background, in 1976, Congress enacted the Copyrigh...

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The Hidden Costs of Crimes and Criminals: A Primer on Protecting Your Bottom Line and Your Customers

Unfortunately, criminal activity, both violent and nonviolent, is as pervasive in our society as it has ever been. The cause(s) of this epidemic, while certainly a hearty topic for debate, does not change the facts that crime and criminals do not...

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July 12, 2016

Ohio Medical Marijuana Law to Take Effect in September

Ohio’s new medical marijuana bill (HB 523) becomes effective on September 6, 2016. Passed by the Ohio General Assembly at the end of May and signed by Governor Kasich on June 6, the law makes Ohio the 25th state to pass a medical marijuana bill. The...

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July 11, 2016

Upcoming State Budget Expected to See Major Tax Changes - "This is a significant budget issue for the state, counties, and transit authorities," says State Budget Director

In the coming weeks, Governor Kasich and the General Assembly will begin drafting Ohio’s two-year state budget. While the official introduction of the budget will take place in February of 2017, discussions about what the budget will entail have alre...

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July 07, 2016

How Pregnancy Actually Boosted This Woman's Career

When Jayne Juvan was 32 years old, she became a partner at the national law firm Roetzel & Andress, making her one of their youngest partners ever. She is the first in her family to navigate the crowded, competitive and traditionally male-dominated l...

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June 30, 2016

What Does "Brexit" Mean For Your Valuable Trademarks and Brands?

By now, most have heard about the potential political and economic consequences of last week’s historic UK vote to exit the EU. What you may not have considered, though, is the effect of “Brexit” on your trademarks and brands. This alert provides som...

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June 28, 2016

BREXIT: United Kingdom Withdraws from the European Union

The United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU) on Thursday, June 23, 2016. The referendum, colloquially known as BREXIT (British Exit), sparked international concerns and upheavals in international markets. The UK has been a member...

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June 22, 2016

FAA Issues Long-Anticipated Commercial Drone Rules & Eliminates the Section 333 Exemption Process

On Tuesday, June 21, 2016, the FAA issued its long-anticipated rules governing commercial operations of small, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), otherwise known as drones. The new rules, which have been in the works since companies and drone makers be...

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Lifting the Fog on Extreme Caution Driving

Inclement weather such as rain, snow, and fog is a constant feature of motor vehicle travel. During poor conditions, commercial truck drivers and their dispatchers must use discretion when deciding whether travel should continue and in what manner....