Weston Hurd attorney Rebecca Singer-Miller provides an update on “Current Trends in Enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act” in an article written for the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA) Quarterly Review. In the article, Rebecca provides summaries of ten cases that the EEOC settled or conciliated under the PWFA and also summaries of […]
Weston Hurd is pleased to welcome new partners Brian Kampman and Joseph Kampman who bring a wealth of experience in estate planning, probate and estate litigation, trust and estate administration, commercial litigation, and general corporate law. Brian Kampman represents individuals, fiduciaries and non-profit organizations in matters such as will and trust contests, misappropriation of funds […]
Ohio Revised Code Section 3301.24 requires each school district to adopt a policy on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by July 1, 2026. However, the statute does not specify any requirements for the content of the policy. The statute also requires the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW) to develop a model AI […]
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) offers broad protections to workers for pregnancy and/or childbirth-related conditions. The PWFA requires employers with fifteen (15) or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship on the employer. Although the PWFA has been in effect since […]
Congratulations Sara Ravas Cooper, Stephanie Hand-Cannane, and Carolyn C. Soeder on being named Crain’s Cleveland Business 2026 Notable Women in Law. Selected through a peer nomination and editorial review process, their recognition reflects not only individual achievement, but also their steadfast commitment to clients and colleagues, leadership in the community, and dedication to the next […]
Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.482 requires each school district to develop and have a board-approved online makeup hour plan in place by August 1st of each school year. [1] The plan permits schools to make up the equivalent of three school days by providing teacher-directed online learning when buildings are closed for eligible reasons, most […]
Weston Hurd’s 2026 Desktop Legal Primer for Ohio Claims serves as a comprehensive go-to-guide and useful reference tool. Researched and written by Weston Hurd attorneys, the Primer contains Ohio statutes, case citations, and covers topics involving: Claim Limitation Periods – Statutes of Limitation; Product Liability Statute of Repose; Construction Statute of Repose; Legal Malpractice Statute of Repose; Employment […]
Congratulations to Weston Hurd partner Patrick Cannell on becoming a Certified Specialist in Insurance Coverage Law by the Ohio State Bar Association. Patrick joins a group of only 21 attorneys certified in this practice area in the state of Ohio. According to OSBA, “Ohio Bar certification demonstrates a commitment to excellence in your prescribed field […]
