The old saying, “less is more” could never be truer. On March 9, 2011, Cuyahoga County terminated Marcella King Piazza’s employment as well as the employment of two other county employees.   In a press release, County Executive FitzGerald stated, “Today …

Like many cities, Saginaw’s parking enforcement unit chalked tires to determine just how long a car was parked, and then ticketed offenders. Over the course of three years, Alison Taylor received her fair share of parking tickets – fifteen to …

You hear the words “succession planning” often in today’s business world. This part of a company’s strategic planning, which can be critical to its success and sustainability, requires careful consideration. The following case study is an example of a succession …

Author: William Browning Single Premium Immediate Pay Annuities are a valuable tool in planning for Medicaid eligibility when a spouse requires nursing home care. These instruments can provide additional income, not just in the short-term, but in the long-term, and …

With the new year, new council members and board of trustee members begin their journey of public service. For these new members, the Ohio Open Meetings Act can seem foreign. The general concept is simple. The Open Meetings Act requires …

Author: William Browning Raising a child with disabilities has many rewards and challenges. Estate planning which is centered around a disabled child is more complex than planning for a minor child. If you die while your child or children are …

Many small companies are owned by one or two business owners who provide much of the labor and financial resources to create a successful business. If they are fortunate, they may have children, employees or friends who may wish to …

Governor John Kasich signed HB 312 into law last month, and with it came sweeping mandatory changes to how all political subdivisions use credit cards. HB 312 takes effect on November 2, 2018, and by January 31, 2018 all counties, …

On June 27, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Janus v. AFSCME, 2018 U.S. LEXIS 4028, held that arrangements between government employers and unions to collect “agency fees” (also known as “fair share dues”) from bargaining unit employees who do not …

As you may have heard, last week, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision that will forever change internet sales. (South Dakota v. Wayfair, Case No. 17-494). Our clients, who probably like you, offer retail sales on-line and …

The Ohio Supreme Court published an opinion last week examining whether the exclusionary rule is the appropriate remedy when police, executing a valid search warrant, violate the requirements of the knock-and-announce statute. In this case, the police sought and acquired …

Earlier this month, the Ohio Department of Commerce released the list of the twelve entities who received a provisional Level I Cultivator License. And, controversy followed. The Department received 109 Level I cultivator applications, but only 36 met the minimum …