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Weston Hurd Garners National and Regional Recognition

Weston Hurd Garners National and Regional Recognition

Weston Hurd LLP is honored to be named by Best Lawyers® in its 2024 “Best Law Firms” rankings in both national and metropolitan categories. According to Best Lawyers, “Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, and review of […]

When the Check is Not in the Mail

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When the Check is Not in the Mail

Under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (“PACA”) there are very specific protections for growers and sellers of produce.  In particular, PACA specifies the need for prompt payment terms which means payment in full within 10 days of the buyer’s acceptance of the produce.  See, 7 C.F.R. §46.2(aa).  The payment terms between the parties can never […]

You Auto Know!® Paperwork

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You Auto Know!® Paperwork

I know how to read a Buyer’s Order and reconcile the math. My office consistently receives new consumer lawsuits alleging issues with the sales transaction, pricing of the vehicles, and advertising. At times when reviewing the sales contract, we have to dig hard to figure out how the sales price was derived. This can be […]

PACA Springtime Spruce Up

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PACA Springtime Spruce Up

As springtime approaches and the growing season kicks off, conducting a bit of housekeeping now can be indispensable in protecting your business down the road. Factors to consider include: All PACA license information should be up-to-date. This will only take minutes but can prevent a plethora of problems. All invoices should contain the exact statutory […]

Big Criminal Law Changes from Senate Bill 288

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Big Criminal Law Changes from Senate Bill 288

On January 3, 2023, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 288 into law. This 500-page bill makes sweeping changes to numerous aspects of criminal law and the justice system. The bill also creates some new criminal offenses that did not previously exist in Ohio. The new laws take effect in April. One part of […]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Challenge FTC Authority to Ban Non-Competes

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Challenge FTC Authority to Ban Non-Competes

January 17, 2023  As a follow-up to Weston Hurd’s January 9, 2023, news alert regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) proposed rule which would nullify nearly all non-competition agreements, and as identified in that alert, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) has indicated that it will likely bring suit against the FTC if its proposed […]

FTC Intends To Ban Non-Compete Agreements

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FTC Intends To Ban Non-Compete Agreements

January 9, 2023 On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed rule which would, in effect, nullify all non-competition agreements (non-competes) between businesses and their employees or independent contractors based on the determination that non-competes constitute unfair methods of competition. See Non-Compete Clause Rulemaking | Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov). If adopted in […]

Twelve Attorneys Named The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 Including “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

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Twelve Attorneys Named The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 Including “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Weston Hurd is pleased to announce that a record number of attorneys are recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 including David Patterson as “Lawyer of the Year” in Construction Law. Best Lawyers® uses a methodology “…designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area […]