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You Auto Know!® – Consumer Complaint Department

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You Auto Know!® – Consumer Complaint Department

As you know, this author has handled thousands of consumer complaints whether from responding to a letter, getting involved with the Attorney General’s office, administrative hearings, or consumer litigation. Other than a few dealerships, the vast majority do not have a procedure to effectively handle customer complaints, especially those that spiral out of control into […]

When the Check is Not in the Mail

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When the Check is Not in the Mail

Under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (“PACA”) there are very specific protections for growers and sellers of produce.  In particular, PACA specifies the need for prompt payment terms which means payment in full within 10 days of the buyer’s acceptance of the produce.  See, 7 C.F.R. §46.2(aa).  The payment terms between the parties can never […]

United States Supreme Court Strikes Down Two Race-Conscious Admissions Programs

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United States Supreme Court Strikes Down Two Race-Conscious Admissions Programs

In a controversial 6-3 decision, the United States Supreme Court struck down Harvard College’s admissions procedures, along with those of the University of North Carolina, as unconstitutional under the Fourteenth Amendment.  Specifically, the Court held that the universities’ justifications for considering race in the admissions process did not pass constitutional muster.  All Ohio post-secondary institutions […]

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Is Now in Effect – What Employers Need to Know

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Is Now in Effect – What Employers Need to Know

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is now in effect, as of June 27, 2023. The PWFA, which we discussed in a previous alert when President Biden signed it into law, requires employers to provide employees “reasonable” accommodations related to pregnancy unless they would present an “undue hardship” for the employer.  The PWFA applies to employers […]

Sixth Circuit Upholds Student Discipline for Off-Campus Speech Targeting Teachers and Students

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Sixth Circuit Upholds Student Discipline for Off-Campus Speech Targeting Teachers and Students

The thorny question of discipline for offensive off-campus student speech is a familiar one for most, if not all, school district administrators.  The United States Supreme Court’s Mahanoy decision – finding that a suspension for off-campus social media posts violated a cheerleader’s First Amendment rights – did little to clarify the uncertainties in this area […]

EV BATTERIES – SAFETY AND STORAGE CONSIDERATIONS THAT YOU AUTO KNOW!®

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EV BATTERIES – SAFETY AND STORAGE CONSIDERATIONS THAT YOU AUTO KNOW!®

First, these are ideas I have formed after reviewing a lot of information on EV batteries. You have to educate yourself and perform additional research. Further, it is imperative that you consult with your insurance company for appropriate coverage and guidance. Automobile dealerships are and will be required to store EV batteries on their premises whether […]

Weston Hurd’s John Farnan and Dan Richards Prevail in $110 Million Insurance Coverage Dispute

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Weston Hurd’s John Farnan and Dan Richards Prevail in $110 Million Insurance Coverage Dispute

Congratulations to Weston Hurd’s John Farnan and Dan Richards. In a May 24, 2023 opinion, in Lamorak Insurance Co. v. Goodrich Corporation, the Summit County Court of Common Pleas ordered that their client, an insurance carrier, did not owe an additional $110 million of insurance coverage to Goodrich for an environmental loss claim. The matter involved […]