Bruen and Concealed Carry Laws: What now?

Bruen and Concealed Carry Laws: What now?

On June 23, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States, in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, overturned a New York gun safety law. The law at issue required New Yorkers who want to carry a handgun in public to show a special need to defend...
Notice to Employers to Update Workplace Posters

Notice to Employers to Update Workplace Posters

Ohio Minimum Wage Increase Effective on January 1st, 2023, Ohio’s minimum wage has increased to $10.10 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.05 per hour for tipped employees. This applies to businesses with annual gross receipts of $372,000 or more per year. The...
The Hard Truth of Estate Planning

The Hard Truth of Estate Planning

When we finally decide to sit and write down our wishes regarding the distribution of our assets, the first question that we ask is “how?” If we are married, our natural inclination is to direct that all our assets will go to our spouse upon our passing.  However, if...
Notarizing a Client’s Affidavit

Notarizing a Client’s Affidavit

Can a lawyer notarize their client’s affidavit for a pending matter and subsequently represent the client in the matter? The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct answered this question in the affirmative in its June 10, 2022 advisory opinion. If questions arise as...