Ohio’s General Assembly recently voted to temporarily double its Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit (OHPTC) award cap and increase, then reduce Ohio’s Opportunity Zone (OZ) Tax Credit cap. For state fiscal years 2023 and 2024, the SB 225 permits the Ohio Director...
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Supreme Court Makes It Easier to Challenge Delayed Arbitration Request
Resolving an issue over when a party has waived their right to arbitrate, the United States Supreme Court recently granted plaintiff’s a major victory, holding that litigants are no longer required to show prejudice when opposing a party’s delayed attempt to compel...
Connecticut Privacy Law: What Businesses Need to Know
Please note that this page is intended to be a summary. It is not a complete recitation of the applicable laws and/or regulations and is not intended to be used as legal advice. Connecticut Becomes the Fifth State to Pass Consumer Privacy Legislation Connecticut...
Can the Justices Add Clarity to the Salary Basis Test for White Collar Overtime Exemptions?
The U.S. Supreme Court has accepted the Petition for Certiorari of Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. to review an issue splitting the federal Courts of Appeals under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Justices have been asked to construe a regulation under the...
The Resurgence of Unions: Why Now?
Following years of declining unionization rates, the United States is experiencing a significant resurgence of labor unions throughout the country. Between October 2021 and March 2022, union representation petitions filed at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)...
Depp v. Heard: Takeaways for Child Custody Matters Involving Substance Use and Abuse
Depp V. Heard Details the Very Real Allegations and Issues of Severe Substance Abuse For the past few weeks, news outlets and social media platforms have been abuzz discussing the celebrity trial of the current moment — Depp v. Heard — which is currently playing out...
Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program: Increasing Economic Potential Through Incentivized Community Investments
Ohio recently announced the first round of grant awards for the state’s Brownfield Remediation Program. Ohio dedicated nearly $350 million for the program administered by the Ohio Department of Development through the 2021 state biennium budget bill, House Bill 110...
Emotional Distress Damages No Longer Available In Title IX Lawsuits
On Thursday, April 28, 2022, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C. A copy of the Court’s opinion is available here. Jane Cummings (“Cummings”), a deaf and legally blind woman, sued a physical therapy provider that...
Drone Highways Could be the Next Big Move in Ohio’s Renowned Aviation History
Officially declared as the “birthplace of aviation” and famously home to legendary aviators and astronauts, Ohio has long been recognized for its contributions to flight. With new and innovative developments in aviation technology, the state could soon be pioneers...
Suing a Former Employee Under an NDA has Substantial Risks… Even If You’re Donald Trump
In what appears to be the largest attorney fee award against a political campaign or president, an arbitrator ordered Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. to pay $1.3 million in legal fees and $17,300 in costs to former White House staffer, Omarosa Manigault Newman, as...