On May 29, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued guidance regarding permissible actions of employers vis-a-vis employees in connection with requiring COVID-19 vaccinations and the offering of incentives. As indicated in an earlier advisory, employers can require on-site employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination subject to certain religious and medical accommodations. Employers can also require that employees provide […]
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05.27.2021
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We Are Pleased to Announce Our New Columbus Office Address as of June 1, 2021 Weston Hurd LLP 101 East Town Street Suite 500 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone and fax numbers remain the same: Phone – 614.280.0200 Fax – 614.280.0204
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05.20.2021
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Continuing their coverage of business interruption claims caused by Covid-19, Weston Hurd attorneys John Farnan and Patrick Cannell provided the insurer’s perspective at the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Insurance Seminar on May 18. John and Patrick’s presentation covered the elements of the claim, primary defenses, exclusions, and recent cases and decisions. Contact Information John Farnan – jfarnan@westonhurd.com – 216.687.3288 […]
Why it’s important for parents to have the proper documents in place before their adult children leave the nest is the topic of Weston Hurd partner Jay Nabors’ article “Protection for Your Adult Child.” Contact Information Jay Nabors – jnabors@westonhurd.com – 216.687.3205
This is the third and last installment of advisories discussing recently enacted Ohio Senate Bill 57 (the “Bill”) and its impact on Ohio real property tax reductions and exemptions. Frequently, commercial and industrial property leases require the tenant to pay all expenses attending the realty leased, including real estate taxes. However, historically, under applicable law, such a business tenant could […]
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05.06.2021
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In last week’s Advisory, we reported that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine had signed S.B.57 (the “Bill”) which allows for applying to reduce real property taxes due to circumstances directly related to COVID-19. Also contained within the Bill are provisions which solidify the exemption from real property taxes for §501(c)(3) organizations which provide supported housing to individuals diagnosed with […]
Over the years, I have counseled clients, conducted seminars, and written numerous articles on advertising compliance. And the topic is still relevant. As you know, the FTC has become actively involved in reviewing dealerships’ advertising practices. The FTC entered into numerous consent agreements with dealerships indicating the stores could not advertise prices or discounts unless qualifications are […]
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04.29.2021
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Beginning on July 26, 2021, property owners in Ohio can apply to reduce their real estate taxes if their property’s value has suffered specifically due to COVID-19 related circumstances. This new law provides a one-time special opportunity for property owners to reduce real estate taxes due to effects of the pandemic. These special applications for reduction must provide detailed […]
