On Wednesday, March 28, 2012, nearly two years to the day after 26 states, four individuals and the National Federation of Independent Business (collectively, the petitioners) filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of…more
On Wednesday, March 28, 2012, the Supreme Court of the United States (the Court) heard oral argument nearly two years after 26 states (collectively, the states) filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Medicaid…more
March 29, 2012
Gregory Pemberton, Paul Hogan
Perhaps the most significant, and most contentious, of the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010's (the Act) is the so-called "individual mandate."…more
The initial oral argument in the Supreme Court of the United States' (the Court) consideration of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (the Act) deals with the federal Anti-Injunction Act (the AIA) and was held…more
he purpose of a pre-election hearing shall be to determine whether a question of representation exists, and the hearing officer has authority to limit evidence submitted to that concerning whether there is a genuine issue of…more
The Ohio Legislature, in House Bill 153 (HB 153), significantly changed our century-old public bidding requirements. Some of those changes include increasing the bidding and prevailing wage thresholds and adding new contracting…more
On Sept. 16, 2011, President Obama signed the America Invents Act (the Act) into law, enacting the first major overhaul of the United States patent system since 1952. The Act’s most substantial change is a transition from a…more
41 counties in Ohio are sending out tentative value notices to property owners in the coming months. You may have a commercial property that is overvalued.
These tentative values, once certified, will establish the basis…more
In a final rule released this morning, Aug. 25, 2011, all employers covered by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which includes most private sector employers, must post a notice informing employees of their rights under…more
Ice Miller LLP, an American Lawyer 200 law firm with offices in Indiana, Illinois and Washington, D.C., announced today it has agreed to combine with Schottenstein Zox and Dunn Co., LPA (“SZD”), the fourth largest Columbus,…more
Domain names for the top level domain .XXX will soon be available for registration with ICM Registry through accredited registrars. Only individuals, businesses and organizations that currently provide online adult entertainment…more
A recent surge of newspaper articles, along with abundant content from oil and gas industry websites and blogs, indicate that there is growing potential for major natural gas and oil production from the Marcellus and Utica shale…more
Vigorous HIPAA Privacy Rule enforcement
With the announcements of Cignet’s $4.3 million civil monetary penalties and two recent resolution payments, HHS’ Office of Civil Rights sent a clear message that it is serious about…more
Governor Kasich signed a $55.7 billion biennial operating budget for the State of Ohio on June 30, 2011. The Budget includes tax relief for Ohio residents by repealing the Ohio estate tax and creating temporary tax amnesty…more
Under the microscope: FDA’s 510(k) Plan of Action
On Jan. 19, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) released its Plan of Action to improve the 510(k) clearance process for…more
