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December 17, 2024
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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% of the lawyers in Ohio receive the Super Lawyers honor, and only 2.5% of the lawyers in Ohio are named […]
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November 18, 2024
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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, […]
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November 15, 2024
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On November 13, 2024, the Ohio General Assembly passed Senate Bill (“SB”) 104, which amends certain provisions of the Ohio Revised Code regarding the College Credit Plus program, and also enacts the Protect all Students Act, which addresses restroom access in K-12 schools, colleges and universities. SB 104 now moves to Governor DeWine’s desk where […]
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 […]
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November 5, 2024
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Congratulations to the Weston Hurd team of Sam Lauricia, Scott Lucas, and Matthew Miller. In a recent order issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the Court awarded Weston Hurd client Mann Construction legal fees plus costs incurred during a five-year litigation with the Internal Revenue Service and the United States Department […]
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October 18, 2024
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We are pleased to announce the latest edition of Weston Hurd’s Architects & Engineers Newsletter is now available. The newsletter contains the following articles: Issues Confronting Engineering Firms that Act as Municipal Engineers Design and Accessibility Requirements Under the Fair Housing Act Download the 2024 Architects and Engineers Newsletter by clicking here Should you have any […]
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September 16, 2024
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Ohio Senate Bill (“SB”) 29, which becomes effective on October 24, 2024, makes changes to a number of statutes affecting Ohio public school districts, and its implementation is likely to create significant challenges. The bill adjusts two existing Ohio Revised Code Sections (“RC”), and creates three new statutes (RC 3319.325, 3319.326, and 3319.327) that include […]
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September 13, 2024
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Amended House Bill 179 (effective October 24, 2024) addresses the issue of vicarious liability in tort actions. Specifically, it outlines the conditions under which an injured party can sue either the primarily liable party (such as an agent, servant, or employee) or the secondarily liable party (such as a principal, master, or employer), or both. […]
