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 […]
House Bill 114, signed into law on December 19, 2025, mandates that school districts admit children to kindergarten only if the child is five years old by the first day of school, beginning with the 2026–2027 school year. This change replaces the former statutory framework, which permitted districts to select either August 1 or September […]
Weston Hurd is proud to announce that 17 firm attorneys have been named 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars by Super Lawyers. The attorneys were selected using a patented multiphase process that combines peer nominations, evaluations, and professional achievements with third-party research to create a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys. Each year, only 5% […]
On November 6, 2025, a full panel of the Sixth Circuit held that disciplining students for using non-preferred pronouns to refer to transgender classmates violates the First Amendment. This decision highlights the fine line separating protected free speech and impermissible bullying and offers important factors for districts to balance when considering discipline. Background: In 2023, […]
November 6, 2025 Weston Hurd LLP is honored to be named by Best Lawyers® in its 2026 “Best Law Firms” rankings in both national and metropolitan categories. According to Best Lawyers, “Best Law Firm rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of clients and professional reference evaluations, peer review from […]
On October 20, 2025, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas issued a temporary restraining order against the Ohio High School Athletic Association. This ruling temporarily bars OHSAA from enforcing Bylaw 4-10, which prohibits student athletes from receiving money, merchandise or services of value based on notoriety obtained through athletic skills and achievements. Background: In […]
Weston Hurd is pleased to announce that 16 attorneys are recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2026. 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 region and legal practice area” to create […]
On June 5, 2025, in Ames v. Ohio Dep’t of Youth Servs., 221 L. Ed. 2d 929 (2025), the United States Supreme Court rejected the Sixth Circuit’s rule that a majority group plaintiff in a “reverse discrimination” Title VII case must present evidence of “background circumstances” that the plaintiff’s employer is the “unusual” employer that […]
