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January 16, 2020
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Weston Hurd LLP is pleased to announce that Daniel A. Richards has been named Managing Partner of the 42-attorney firm effective January 1, 2020. Dan succeeds Carolyn M. Cappel who is stepping down after 12 years as Managing Partner. Dan joined Weston Hurd in 1994 and has served on the firm’s five-person Management Committee since […]
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January 8, 2020
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The legalization and prescription of so-called “medical marijuana” is increasing on a state by state basis. In a recent IRS Private Letter Ruling (No. 201940008), the organization at issue sought to obtain 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The organization raised funds to assist individuals in financial need to help them pay for their prescribed treatment with medical marijuana. […]
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December 23, 2019
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Recently, Ohio’s Ninth District Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a class action lawsuit against a dealer for several counts of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act. The facts of the case are not unlike that in a routine lease transaction. The plaintiff leased a vehicle and executed a lease agreement. The lease agreement […]
On July 17, 2019, the Ohio Supreme Court held that the construction statute of repose, R.C. 2305.131, applies to breach of contract claims and tort claims so long as the damages at issue meet the criteria of the statute. See New Riegel Local Sch. Dist. Bd. of Educ. v. Buehrer Grp. Architecture & Eng. Inc., 2019-Ohio-2851 (2019). However, […]
Congratulations to the following Weston Hurd attorneys named 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business. Attorneys are selected using a patented multiphase process that combines statewide nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations to create a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing. Kevin R. Bush Personal Injury General: Defense Carolyn M. Cappel Personal Injury […]
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November 21, 2019
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Heartfelt congratulations to retired Weston Hurd partner, Hilary Taylor, who was honored by the Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA) at its annual meeting in Cleveland. The OACTA Inclusion and Equity Scholarship shall now be known as the OACTA Hilary S. Taylor Inclusion and Equity Scholarship in honor and in appreciation of Hilary’s many […]
Scenario: You advertise your new and used vehicles on the internet. Mrs. Jones comes to the dealership to purchase a vehicle. She sees the price handwritten on the window of the car she is purchasing which is displayed in the showroom. She finishes the purchase and takes delivery. Shortly thereafter, you receive a lawsuit from […]
Weston Hurd LLP is pleased to announce that it has received one national and 15 metropolitan rankings in the recently released 2020 “Best Law Firms” list. According to the U.S. News/Best Lawyers press release, Best Law Firms “are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers…Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and […]
