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Welcome New Partners Brian Kampman and Joseph Kampman

Posted on in Business, Estate, Trust & Probate, News
Welcome New Partners Brian Kampman and Joseph Kampman

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 […]

2026 Desktop Legal Primer for Ohio Claims

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2026 Desktop Legal Primer for Ohio Claims

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 […]

Patrick Cannell Achieves OSBA Certified Specialist Designation in Insurance Coverage Law

Posted on in Insurance, News
Patrick Cannell Achieves OSBA Certified Specialist Designation in Insurance Coverage Law

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 […]

Supreme Court Rejects “Background Circumstances” Requirement in Reverse Discrimination Cases

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Supreme Court Rejects “Background Circumstances” Requirement in Reverse Discrimination Cases

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 […]

Congratulations New Weston Hurd Partners – Patrick Cannell and Brad Zebedis

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Congratulations New Weston Hurd Partners – Patrick Cannell and Brad Zebedis

Weston Hurd pleased to announce that Patrick Cannell and Brad Zebedis have been named partners. Patrick Cannell focuses his practice on insurance matters involving coverage and general liability defense. He is a frequent presenter on insurance coverage topics including case law updates, risk transfer, and business interruption claims. Learn more at: Patrick M. Cannell – […]

2025 Desktop Legal Primer for Ohio Claims

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2025 Desktop Legal Primer for Ohio Claims

Weston Hurd’s 2025 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 […]

Federal Court Strikes Down DOL’s Increases to Exempt Salary Threshold

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Federal Court Strikes Down DOL’s Increases to Exempt Salary Threshold

On November 15, 2024, a Texas federal district court set aside and vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s final rule that substantially increased the minimum salary threshold for employees who are classified as exempt under the executive, administrative, and professional exemptions. As discussed in a prior alert, the DOL issued the rule in April 2024, […]

Weston Hurd Garners National and Regional Recognition from Best Lawyers®

Weston Hurd Garners National and Regional Recognition from Best Lawyers®

Weston Hurd LLP is honored to be named by Best Lawyers® in its 2025 “Best Law Firms” rankings in both national and metropolitan categories. According to Best Lawyers, “Our Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of clients and professional reference evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, industry […]