Impact of Executive Order 2020-08D on Commercial Real Estate
April 6, 2020
By Erik L. Walter: On April 1, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine signed Executive Order 2020-08D. This order is an interesting legal morass for the commercial
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COVID-19 and Ohio Workers’ Compensation – Can Employers Insulate Themselves from Liability?
April 2, 2020
By Stacy Stefanik: COVID-19 impacts businesses and employees in several ways. Not only does it prevent some businesses from running, but it also affects layoffs,
The Criminal Implications of COVID-19 and The Stay at Home Order
April 1, 2020
By Daniel J. Williams: On March 22, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH had issued
Force Majeure Clauses in Commercial Leases
March 30, 2020
By Keith R. Kraus: In general terms, a “Force Majeure” clause excuses a party from performance of a contractual obligation where the party is prevented
COVID-19 Concerns in Nursing Homes
March 27, 2020
By Patrick T. Murphy: COVID-19 Concerns in Nursing Homes We are all aware that our elderly population is an at-risk age group for infection and
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
March 26, 2020
By Kristen M. Kraus: On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law. The two main provisions of this
What Does it Take to Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy?
March 20, 2020
Many debts can be discharged in bankruptcy. For most people, however, Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy cannot discharge student loan debt. If a person
Why Poor Hygiene Can Signify Nursing Home Abuse
March 16, 2020
It is not easy to be in the position of having to place a loved one in a nursing home. When a person is no
Four Powerful Estate Planning Strategies for Single People
March 10, 2020
It is common for single people without children to give little thought to estate planning. You likely have been occupied with various other things like
FICO Credit Scoring Changes: What You Should Know
February 29, 2020
FICO recently introduced new methods for calculating credit scores, which could negatively impact consumers who are behind on their payments while helping people who pay
