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Jennifer Lawry Adams

Ohio Senate Bill 57 Legalizes Hemp Growing and Sale of CBD Products in Ohio

Ohio Senate Bill 57 was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine on July 30, 2019, legalizing the cultivation of hemp (with a license from the Ohio Department of Agriculture) and the immediate sale of cannabidiol (CBD) products…more

Agricultural Sector, Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Department of Agriculture, Farm Bill

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Jeremy Adell

[Webinar] Can You Hear Me Now? The Reception to Cell Towers from Property Owners and Purchasers - March 29th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Join attorneys from Ulmer’s Real Estate Practice as they host a complimentary webinar on the impact of cell towers on property ownership and the perspectives of both property owners negotiating with tower operators and those…more

Cell Towers, Continuing Legal Education, Contract Negotiations, Due Diligence, Easements

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Rochel Adler

Corporate Transparency Act Update

On March 1, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Northeastern Division published an opinion finding that the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) is unconstitutional as exceeding the U.S…more

Beneficial Owner, Commerce Clause, Constitutional Challenges, Corporate Transparency Act, FinCEN

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Brett Altier

New Ohio Law Protects Purchasers of Contaminated Property

Purchasing contaminated property in Ohio became a little less risky this week. Purchasers can now obtain protection under both federal and state law from costly remediation orders imposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection…more

BFPP, CERCLA, Contaminated Properties, Contamination, Environmental Policies

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T. Christopher Bailey

Your Trade Secret IP Stands Between You and Your Competition. The Impending September 4, 2024 FTC Rule Would Ban Most Non-Competes. Has the FTC Taken Away One of Your Reasonable Steps to Protect Your Trade Secrets? Not So Fast.

*As of August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has blocked the FTC's impending ban on non-compete agreements. Please see the update at the end of this alert. Trade secrets exist,…more

Chevron Deference, Competition, Confidential Information, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract

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Amy Blaisdell

Your Trade Secret IP Stands Between You and Your Competition. The Impending September 4, 2024 FTC Rule Would Ban Most Non-Competes. Has the FTC Taken Away One of Your Reasonable Steps to Protect Your Trade Secrets? Not So Fast.

*As of August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has blocked the FTC's impending ban on non-compete agreements. Please see the update at the end of this alert. Trade secrets exist,…more

Chevron Deference, Competition, Confidential Information, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract

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Kristin Boose

The Multifamily Commercial Real Estate Owner and the Federal CARES Act

All aspects of the commercial real estate world have been rocked by the COVID-19 crisis – renters, landlords, and lenders. Multifamily commercial real estate owners find themselves in the middle of an unenviable situation – on…more

CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Real Estate Investments, Relief Measures, Tax Planning

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Joseph Brennan

Your Trade Secret IP Stands Between You and Your Competition. The Impending September 4, 2024 FTC Rule Would Ban Most Non-Competes. Has the FTC Taken Away One of Your Reasonable Steps to Protect Your Trade Secrets? Not So Fast.

*As of August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has blocked the FTC's impending ban on non-compete agreements. Please see the update at the end of this alert. Trade secrets exist,…more

Chevron Deference, Competition, Confidential Information, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract

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Erica Carducci

[Webinar] Gifting Beyond the Holidays - December 12th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Gifting is a critical element of estate planning for high net worth individuals. Ulmer Trust and Estate attorneys Kim Stein, Abbie Pappas, and Erica Carducci will discuss gifting methods, including gifts utilizing the annual…more

Continuing Legal Education, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Gift Tax

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Kara Cenar

Your Trade Secret IP Stands Between You and Your Competition. The Impending September 4, 2024 FTC Rule Would Ban Most Non-Competes. Has the FTC Taken Away One of Your Reasonable Steps to Protect Your Trade Secrets? Not So Fast.

*As of August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has blocked the FTC's impending ban on non-compete agreements. Please see the update at the end of this alert. Trade secrets exist,…more

Chevron Deference, Competition, Confidential Information, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract

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Inajo Davis Chappell

A Win for Equality: The U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of LGBTQ+ Employment Rights

In a landmark decision, a divided U.S. Supreme Court (the “Court”) ruled 6-3 that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) protects LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination in the workplace. Under Title VII,…more

Altitude Express Inc v Zarda, Bostock v Clayton County Georgia, Civil Rights Act, EEOC v RG & GR Harris Funeral Homes, Employer Liability Issues

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Michael Charlillo

[Webinar] FINRA Expungement: A Rundown of Recent Amendments Regarding Expunging Customer Dispute Information - December 14th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Join Michael J. Charlillo as he discusses FINRA's latest expungement process enhancements. He will explore process changes implemented when requesting and obtaining expungement of customer dispute information. Michael will also…more

Amended Rules, Arbitration, Broker-Dealer, Continuing Legal Education, Customer Information

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Justin Clark

The California Consumer Privacy Act Is Coming: Are You Ready?

As The Wall Street Journal recently noted, this coming January will mean more than just after-Christmas sales for large retailers (like Gap). Starting January 1, 2020, California’s new data-privacy statute, the California…more

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Compliance, Consumer Privacy Rights, Covered Entities, Data Collection

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Jeffrey Dunlap

Your Trade Secret IP Stands Between You and Your Competition. The Impending September 4, 2024 FTC Rule Would Ban Most Non-Competes. Has the FTC Taken Away One of Your Reasonable Steps to Protect Your Trade Secrets? Not So Fast.

*As of August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has blocked the FTC's impending ban on non-compete agreements. Please see the update at the end of this alert. Trade secrets exist,…more

Chevron Deference, Competition, Confidential Information, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract

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Thadford Felton

Your Trade Secret IP Stands Between You and Your Competition. The Impending September 4, 2024 FTC Rule Would Ban Most Non-Competes. Has the FTC Taken Away One of Your Reasonable Steps to Protect Your Trade Secrets? Not So Fast.

*As of August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has blocked the FTC's impending ban on non-compete agreements. Please see the update at the end of this alert. Trade secrets exist,…more

Chevron Deference, Competition, Confidential Information, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract

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Lauren Garretson

ABA Offers Opinion Explaining the Choice-of-Law Analysis in the Model Rules of Professional Conduct

In Formal Opinion 504, the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility sought to clarify ABA Model Rule 8.5’s choice-of-law provision. The Opinion provides an overview of Rule 8.5, and illustrates the Rule’s…more

American Bar Association (ABA), Choice-of-Law, Law Firm Associates, Law Firm Partners, Model Rules

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John Goheen

Congress Confirms Tax Deductions for Expenses Paid with PPP Loans, Extends Other Tax Provisions

Congress gave recipients of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) a holiday present when it confirmed the deductibility of expenses paid with proceeds of a PPP loan that is forgiven. This confirmation is part of the…more

Business Expenses, CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Income Taxes, IRS

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Frances Floriano Goins

[Webinar] What Was New at the SEC in 2023? - December 7th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Join Ulmer partner Frances Floriano Goins as she shares an overview of the Securities and Exchange Commission's 2023 ammendments and rules regarding: - enhanced customer protection practices - disclosure of cybersecurity…more

Banking Sector, Conflicts of Interest, Continuing Legal Education, Customer Protection Rule, Cybersecurity

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Daniel Gottesman

CMS Announces New Federal Disclosure Requirements for Nursing Homes

On February 28, 2022, the Biden-Harris administration announced initiatives designed to improve care and accountability at skilled nursing facilities (SNF). Since that announcement, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Disclosure, Final Rules, Health Care Providers, Healthcare

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Megan Gramke

Dealing with Insurance Coverage Issues and Coronavirus

The unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 public health crisis has many businesses and employers wondering whether anticipated financial losses are covered by insurance. Coverage issues are just now starting to emerge, and they…more

Business Interruption, Business Losses, Commercial Insurance Policies, Coronavirus/COVID-19

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Howard Groedel

[Webinar] The Future for Private Funds and Their Advisors – More Regulation; Less Private - February 23rd, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Join Ulmer partner Howard M. Groedel as he discusses recent regulatory actions and what they portend for private funds and their advisors. Among other topics, Howard will address: - The primary take-aways from SEC Chairman…more

Big-Boy Letters, Continuing Legal Education, Fees, Financial Services Industry, Form PF

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Michael Gross

Gamification: Regulators Should Try The Investor Education Game

The controller has been passed to a new team of players in Washington. New players prefer to hit the reset button and start a new game, not pick up where the prior player left off. We know how our new players like to play the…more

Broker-Dealer, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Investment Adviser, Investors, Risk Alert

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Michael Gurman

CMS Announces New Federal Disclosure Requirements for Nursing Homes

On February 28, 2022, the Biden-Harris administration announced initiatives designed to improve care and accountability at skilled nursing facilities (SNF). Since that announcement, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Disclosure, Final Rules, Health Care Providers, Healthcare

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Lori Pittman Haas

[Webinar] Environmental Due Diligence for Prospective Tenants and Landlords - August 8th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Learn More About Environmental Due Diligence and Lease Considerations for Landlords and Tenants - On Tuesday, August 8, from 12–1 p.m. (ET), attorneys from Ulmer's Real Estate practice will host a complimentary webinar on…more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Tenants, Continuing Legal Education, Contract Negotiations, Contract Terms

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Allison Hall

USCIS to Open 2024 H-1B Registration on March 1, 2023

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Friday that the registration period for fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap numbers will open at noon Eastern on Wednesday March 1, 2023, and run through noon Eastern on…more

Employer Liability Issues, Foreign Nationals, H-1B, Highly-Skilled Workers Visa, Immigration Procedures

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John Hands

Your Trade Secret IP Stands Between You and Your Competition. The Impending September 4, 2024 FTC Rule Would Ban Most Non-Competes. Has the FTC Taken Away One of Your Reasonable Steps to Protect Your Trade Secrets? Not So Fast.

*As of August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has blocked the FTC's impending ban on non-compete agreements. Please see the update at the end of this alert. Trade secrets exist,…more

Chevron Deference, Competition, Confidential Information, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract

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Stephanie Harley

Recreational Adult Use of Marijuana Was Approved By Ohio Voters This Week: What Does This Mean for Ohio Employers?

Earlier this week, Ohio voters decided Issue 2, voting to enact Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3780, effective December 7, 2023. Chapter 3780 authorizes and regulates the recreational use of cannabis by adults over twenty-one years…more

Cannabis Products, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Labor Regulations

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Mary Hofmann

[Webinar] Environmental Due Diligence for Prospective Tenants and Landlords - August 8th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Learn More About Environmental Due Diligence and Lease Considerations for Landlords and Tenants - On Tuesday, August 8, from 12–1 p.m. (ET), attorneys from Ulmer's Real Estate practice will host a complimentary webinar on…more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Tenants, Continuing Legal Education, Contract Negotiations, Contract Terms

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Dawn Johnson

FTC Issues Rule Prohibiting Non-Competes

On April 23, 2034, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule intended to ban the use and enforcement of most non-compete clauses signed by workers. The new rule is not in effect yet. It will become effective…more

Competition, Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Bradley Kaplan

Economic Aid Act – PPP Loan Program Reopened and Expanded

On December 27, 2020, the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act (the “Economic Aid Act”) became law. The economy continues to struggle from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This new law…more

Borrowers, CARES Act, Certification Requirements, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Economic Aid Act

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Mark Katz

The Department of Labor Proposes to Increase the Salary Level for Overtime Exemption AGAIN

The US Department of Labor (DOL) has announced its proposal to amend its regulations regarding “white collar” exemptions (executive, administrative, and professional) to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime requirements…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Exempt-Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Minimum Salary, Non-Exempt Employees

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Beata Krakus

FTC Issues Rule Prohibiting Non-Competes

On April 23, 2034, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule intended to ban the use and enforcement of most non-compete clauses signed by workers. The new rule is not in effect yet. It will become effective…more

Competition, Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Marie Kuban

Corporate Transparency Act Update

On March 1, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Northeastern Division published an opinion finding that the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) is unconstitutional as exceeding the U.S…more

Beneficial Owner, Commerce Clause, Constitutional Challenges, Corporate Transparency Act, FinCEN

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Nathan Lamb

The SEC’s Krackdown On Staking-As-A-Service

Over the years, this blog has not shied away from calling out FINRA or the SEC for regulating via enforcement actions rather than providing formal guidance. Well, the SEC did it again last Thursday with a complaint filed…more

Blockchain, Broker-Dealer, Cryptocurrency, Enforcement Actions, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

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David Landman

Your Trade Secret IP Stands Between You and Your Competition. The Impending September 4, 2024 FTC Rule Would Ban Most Non-Competes. Has the FTC Taken Away One of Your Reasonable Steps to Protect Your Trade Secrets? Not So Fast.

*As of August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has blocked the FTC's impending ban on non-compete agreements. Please see the update at the end of this alert. Trade secrets exist,…more

Chevron Deference, Competition, Confidential Information, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract

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Steven Larson

Upcoming Deadline for Filing Real Property Tax Complaints

Cuyahoga County and 18 other Ohio counties recently completed the state-mandated six-year reappraisal of all real property in those counties. In Cuyahoga County, across all property types, values rose overall by an average of…more

Appeals, Appraisal, County Assessors, Property Owners, Property Tax

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Stuart Laven Jr.

Resolving Financial Covenant Defaults in Revolving Lines of Credit: Real-World Strategic Considerations for ABL Borrowers

The scenario is common enough: following a slow quarter, a borrower misses a debt service coverage ratio (DSCR), fixed charge coverage ratio (FCCR), or other financial covenant test required under its revolving credit facility…more

Asset-Based Lending, Borrowers, Credit Agreements, Default, Financial Services Industry

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David Leopold

The FY 2025 H-1B Cap Has Been Reached! Now What?

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on April 1 that it has received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap. Applicants selected…more

Electronic Filing, Filing Requirements, H-1B, Immigration Procedures, Lottery

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Michael Marrero

As California Enacts New Data-Privacy Laws, So May the Nation

In a notable event on Election Day this November, California voters approved amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and enacted a new statute – the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). The new statute expands…more

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Consumer Privacy Rights, Data Collection, Data Privacy

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Amanda Martinsek

SCOTUS Green Lights Price Impact Evidence for Class Cert in Inflation-Maintenance Case

A decade of litigation in the Goldman Sachs securities fraud class action has ultimately revealed an unremarkable truth, confirmed by a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court – in a case brought under Rule 10b-5 premised on an…more

Arkansas Teacher Retirement System v Goldman Sachs Group, Basic v Levinson, Burden of Persuasion, Burden of Proof, Certiorari

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Alvin Mathews Jr.

ABA Offers Opinion Explaining the Choice-of-Law Analysis in the Model Rules of Professional Conduct

In Formal Opinion 504, the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility sought to clarify ABA Model Rule 8.5’s choice-of-law provision. The Opinion provides an overview of Rule 8.5, and illustrates the Rule’s…more

American Bar Association (ABA), Choice-of-Law, Law Firm Associates, Law Firm Partners, Model Rules

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S. Patrick McKey

Your Trade Secret IP Stands Between You and Your Competition. The Impending September 4, 2024 FTC Rule Would Ban Most Non-Competes. Has the FTC Taken Away One of Your Reasonable Steps to Protect Your Trade Secrets? Not So Fast.

*As of August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has blocked the FTC's impending ban on non-compete agreements. Please see the update at the end of this alert. Trade secrets exist,…more

Chevron Deference, Competition, Confidential Information, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract

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David Meyer

[Webinar] Environmental Due Diligence for Prospective Tenants and Landlords - August 8th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Learn More About Environmental Due Diligence and Lease Considerations for Landlords and Tenants - On Tuesday, August 8, from 12–1 p.m. (ET), attorneys from Ulmer's Real Estate practice will host a complimentary webinar on…more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Tenants, Continuing Legal Education, Contract Negotiations, Contract Terms

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Susan Meyer

FTC Issues Rule Prohibiting Non-Competes

On April 23, 2034, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule intended to ban the use and enforcement of most non-compete clauses signed by workers. The new rule is not in effect yet. It will become effective…more

Competition, Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Douglas Neville

New Developments in 401(k) Plan Forfeiture Lawsuits: Advice for Plan Sponsors

401(k) plan sponsors are seeing a string of lawsuits challenging their use of forfeitures to offset matching contributions. In the most recent suit, plaintiffs claimed that a 401(k) plan sponsor violated its fiduciary duties to…more

401k, Benefit Plan Sponsors, Employee Benefits, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), ERISA Litigation

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Abbie Pappas

[Webinar] Gifting Beyond the Holidays - December 12th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Gifting is a critical element of estate planning for high net worth individuals. Ulmer Trust and Estate attorneys Kim Stein, Abbie Pappas, and Erica Carducci will discuss gifting methods, including gifts utilizing the annual…more

Continuing Legal Education, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Gift Tax

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Jodi Rich

[Webinar] Post-Pandemic Trends in the Fast-Casual Restaurant Industry - June 23rd, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EDT

Join Ulmer Partner Jodi Rich and founder and Senior Vice President/Principal of Goodman Real Estate Services Group LLC., Richard Edelman, as they discuss business trends in the fast-casual restaurant industry that were…more

Business Development, Commercial Leases, Continuing Legal Education, Delivery Drivers, Drive-Throughs

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Abby Risner

FTC Issues Rule Prohibiting Non-Competes

On April 23, 2034, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule intended to ban the use and enforcement of most non-compete clauses signed by workers. The new rule is not in effect yet. It will become effective…more

Competition, Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Rachael Rodman

Your Trade Secret IP Stands Between You and Your Competition. The Impending September 4, 2024 FTC Rule Would Ban Most Non-Competes. Has the FTC Taken Away One of Your Reasonable Steps to Protect Your Trade Secrets? Not So Fast.

*As of August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has blocked the FTC's impending ban on non-compete agreements. Please see the update at the end of this alert. Trade secrets exist,…more

Chevron Deference, Competition, Confidential Information, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract

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Scott Rogers

Is Your AI-Generated Content Entitled to U.S. Copyright Protection?

On March 16, 2023, the U.S. Copyright Office (the Office) issued formal guidance on the registration of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated works, and announced a new initiative to further examine the copyright law and policy…more

Artificial Intelligence, Authorship, Copyright, Copyright Applications, Intellectual Property Protection

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Emmanuel Sanders

The Northern District of Ohio Provides More Clarity On COVID-19 Related Business Interruption Claims

Two more federal court judges in the Northern District of Ohio have weighed in on whether insurance carriers in the cases pending before them must cover claims for damages caused by the COVID19 pandemic. In both cases, the…more

Breach of Contract, Business Interruption, Commercial Property Owners, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Damages

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Alan Scheufler

Are My Bank Deposits Insured by the FDIC?

With the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank on March 10, 2023, and Signature Bank on March 12, 2023, clients are asking whether their bank deposits are protected by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance…more

Banking Sector, Banks, Deposit Accounts, Deposit Insurance, Depository Institutions

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Halden Schwallie

District Courts Block Nationwide Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors

Due to the ongoing pandemic, federal contractors nationwide – and the attorneys who represent them – have been closely monitoring the government’s implementation of a vaccine mandate. The potential of an enforceable mandate has…more

Biden Administration, Constitutional Challenges, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Employees, Employer Liability Issues

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David Schweighoefer

New Final Rules Issued to Reform Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Regulations

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued two highly anticipated (and extensive) final rules to reform the Stark Law and…more

Anti-Kickback Statute, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Final Rules, Medicare, OIG

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Douglas Sesnowitz

Dealing with Insurance Coverage Issues and Coronavirus

The unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 public health crisis has many businesses and employers wondering whether anticipated financial losses are covered by insurance. Coverage issues are just now starting to emerge, and they…more

Business Interruption, Business Losses, Commercial Insurance Policies, Coronavirus/COVID-19

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Patricia Shlonsky

[Webinar] Benefit Plan Changes in Light of COVID-19 - June 11th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

The legislative and regulatory changes for employee benefit plans in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic are coming in almost daily, which can make it difficult for employers to determine where to start in addressing these…more

401k, Benefit Plan Sponsors, Cafeteria Plans, COBRA, Continuing Legal Education

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Jocelyn Smith

Is Your AI-Generated Content Entitled to U.S. Copyright Protection?

On March 16, 2023, the U.S. Copyright Office (the Office) issued formal guidance on the registration of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated works, and announced a new initiative to further examine the copyright law and policy…more

Artificial Intelligence, Authorship, Copyright, Copyright Applications, Intellectual Property Protection

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Brad Sobolewski

[Webinar] The Anatomy of a Whistleblower Action: Procedure, Practice Pointers, and Avoiding Pitfalls - December 5th, 2:00 pm ET

Jeff Dunlap and Brad Sobolewski will discuss differentiating the defenses, remedies, and procedures applicable to Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank whistleblower actions, and much more…more

Banking Sector, Broker-Dealer, Continuing Legal Education, Corporate Counsel, Defense Strategies

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Kimberly Stein

[Webinar] Gifting Beyond the Holidays - December 12th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Gifting is a critical element of estate planning for high net worth individuals. Ulmer Trust and Estate attorneys Kim Stein, Abbie Pappas, and Erica Carducci will discuss gifting methods, including gifts utilizing the annual…more

Continuing Legal Education, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Gift Tax

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Linda DelaCourt Summers

[Webinar] 2021 Estate Tax Planning Update - May 12th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Join Ulmer Trusts and Estates attorneys, Erica N. Carducci, Stephanie M. Glavinos, John R. Harrison, and Linda DelaCourt Summers, as they discuss leveraging spousal lifetime access trusts (SLATs), the advantages of creating…more

Continuing Legal Education, Disabled Children, Estate Planning, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs), Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT)

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Patrick Sweeney

Corporate Transparency Act Update

On March 1, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Northeastern Division published an opinion finding that the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) is unconstitutional as exceeding the U.S…more

Beneficial Owner, Commerce Clause, Constitutional Challenges, Corporate Transparency Act, FinCEN

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Emma Tomsick

Recreational Adult Use of Marijuana Was Approved By Ohio Voters This Week: What Does This Mean for Ohio Employers?

Earlier this week, Ohio voters decided Issue 2, voting to enact Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3780, effective December 7, 2023. Chapter 3780 authorizes and regulates the recreational use of cannabis by adults over twenty-one years…more

Cannabis Products, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Labor Regulations

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Anastasia Tonello

The FY 2025 H-1B Cap Has Been Reached! Now What?

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on April 1 that it has received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap. Applicants selected…more

Electronic Filing, Filing Requirements, H-1B, Immigration Procedures, Lottery

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Michael Ungar

[Webinar] Elder Abuse: Risks, Pitfalls and How to Try a Complex Elder Financial Abuse Case - March 23rd, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Join Ulmer partners Michael N. Ungar and Daniela Paez as they discuss the current regulatory landscape as well as the litigation trends and risks surrounding elder financial abuse and exploitation. They will also share an…more

Continuing Legal Education, Defense Strategies, Elder Abuse, Elder Issues, Exploitation

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Leonard Vines

FTC Issues Rule Prohibiting Non-Competes

On April 23, 2034, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule intended to ban the use and enforcement of most non-compete clauses signed by workers. The new rule is not in effect yet. It will become effective…more

Competition, Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Amanda Vo

Looming U.S. Government Shutdown Directly Impacts Employers Hiring and Retaining Foreign Workers Through H-1B, H-2A/H-2B and/or PERM/Labor Certification Programs

Following reports of competing bills in the House and Senate, the U.S. government is potentially headed for a shutdown, which would begin on October 1, 2023, the beginning of the 2024 fiscal year. This would directly affect the…more

Customs and Border Protection, Department of Labor (DOL), Employee Retention, Employer Liability Issues, Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)

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Heidi VonderHeide

[Webinar] FINRA 2022: What to Expect - March 10th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Join Ulmer partners Alan M. Wolper and Heidi E. VonderHeide as they address hot topics, including recent rule proposals, exam priorities, and other FINRA developments…more

Continuing Legal Education, Examination Priorities, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Financial Services Industry, Proposed Rules

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Adam Watowicz

The U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Connelly Impacts Estate Tax Valuations of Closely Held Businesses

The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Thomas A. Connelly et al. v. United States has significant implications for certain closely held business owners. The decision is important especially for those with, or planning to buy,…more

Beneficiaries, Business Ownership, Closely Held Businesses, Connelly v United States, Estate Planning

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Frederick Widen

[Webinar] State and Local Tax Considerations for M&A - April 28th, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EDT

Take a deep-dive into state and local tax considerations for M&A including deemed asset sale considerations, business versus non-business income, Nexus issues, and more with Ulmer attorneys Frederick N. Widen and Adam R…more

Acquisitions, Continuing Legal Education, Income Taxes, Local Taxes, Mergers

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Robin Wilson

The Northern District of Ohio Provides More Clarity On COVID-19 Related Business Interruption Claims

Two more federal court judges in the Northern District of Ohio have weighed in on whether insurance carriers in the cases pending before them must cover claims for damages caused by the COVID19 pandemic. In both cases, the…more

Breach of Contract, Business Interruption, Commercial Property Owners, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Damages

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Alan Wolper

[Webinar] FINRA: A Look Back at 2023 and What’s In Store for 2024 - December 19th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Join Ulmer partner Alan M. Wolper as he addresses hot topics including FINRA's oversight of Reg BI, trends in enforcement and arbitration filings, and perspective whether FINRA would survive a constitutional challenge…more

Arbitration, Broker-Dealer, Constitutional Challenges, Continuing Legal Education, Enforcement

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Paul Woody

Your Trade Secret IP Stands Between You and Your Competition. The Impending September 4, 2024 FTC Rule Would Ban Most Non-Competes. Has the FTC Taken Away One of Your Reasonable Steps to Protect Your Trade Secrets? Not So Fast.

*As of August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has blocked the FTC's impending ban on non-compete agreements. Please see the update at the end of this alert. Trade secrets exist,…more

Chevron Deference, Competition, Confidential Information, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract

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David Yeagley

A Class Action Was Just Filed – Now What?

A 10-Point Response Plan - The company was just sued in a putative class action. Now what? The following 10-point response plan broadly outlines the initial steps to implementing a comprehensive class action defense,…more

Class Action, Class Certification, Class Representatives, Defense Strategies, Discovery

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