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An update from Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell | Fall 2015
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KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR DOING
BUSINESS WITH PUBLIC ENTITIES
By MATTHEW G. VANSUCH
Ethics laws make doing business with the public sector completely different than doing business among private companies. An understanding of these measures can shield you from disappointment and legal trouble. Read the full blog post here.
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TAKEAWAYS FROM EEOC RULING
IN SEXUAL-ORIENTATION CASE
By MATTHEW J. RIES
A July ruling by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in a case alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation will require employers to take a fresh look at their hiring policies. The EEOC ruled that a federal employee had an actionable claim when he alleged he was denied a promotion because of his sexual orientation. Read the full blog post here.
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DIGITAL EVIDENCE MUST CLEAR
HURDLES TO BE USED IN COURT
By MEGAN M. MILLICH
Text messages, Facebook posts and other types of electronically stored information are becoming more and more determinative in litigation. But they cannot be admitted in court unless they are be shown to be relevant and authentic. Read the full blog post here.
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4 WAYS THE LAW CAN HELP
PROTECT THE WORK OF ARTISTS
By DENISE GLINATSIS BAYER
Many artists miss out on opportunities to maximize the value of their work by not taking advantage of powerful resources available to them through state and federal laws. These measures can empower artists to realize their artistic vision. Read the full blog post here.
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3 CHALLENGES PRESENTED
BY MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM
By VITO J. ABRUZZINO
Military service members accused of misconduct usually wind up in front of the military's proprietary justice system. This system differs significantly from civilian courts, starting with the level of authority vested in military commanders. Read the full blog post here.
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GAY MARRIAGE DECISION HAS
IMPACT ON OHIO EMPLOYERS
By MARTIN J. BOETCHER
In light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Ohio employers would be wise to consider providing the same benefits to lawfully married same-sex couples as they provide to lawfully married opposite-sex couples. Read the full blog post here.
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VANSUCH SUPPORTS DEFENSE OF
LANDLORD RULES IN BOARDMAN
Boardman Township is enforcing parts of a new landlord registration program after prevailing in court in a defense spearheaded by MATTHEW G. VANSUCH, the township's home-rule counsel. Although the ruling in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court is under appeal, it at least for now validates a home-rule resolution Boardman adopted last year and confirms the township's standards for rental properties. More information about the case was reported recently in this Vindicator article. |
COURT, HHM, DeBARTOLO SPONSOR
WORKSHOP ON TEEN BULLYING
HHM is among the sponsors of a November adolescent bullying workshop organized by the Mahoning County Juvenile Court and its community advisory board. The event, set for Nov. 13 at the Maronite Center in Youngstown, is for teachers, counselors, therapists and others who work with teenagers and children. In addition to the court and HHM, sponsors include the DeBartolo Corp., county Mental Health & Recovery Board and Sandy Hook Promise. For more information, see this flier.
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WENGER LEADS OIL & GAS SEMINAR
FOR LOCAL ACCOUNTING SOCIETY
ALAN D. WENGER was the presenter yesterday for a Mahoning Valley Accounting Society continuing education seminar on local oil & gas activity. The session covered legal, tax and business implications of exploration in the Utica Shale. Wenger chairs HHM's oil & gas law group and speaks frequently on energy and land use issues. He will address the topic next month at First Presbyterian Church in Youngstown. Wenger can be reached here.
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BAYER TO LEAD SEMINAR ON
LICENSING, COPYRIGHT LAW
DENISE GLINATSIS BAYER will lead an Ohio State Bar Association online continuing education seminar Nov. 9 on copyright and trademark law. Bayer is president of The Legal Creative, an advisory service for artists, and speaks frequently on intellectual property matters. Information on the event will be added soon to the OSBA calendar. Bayer will cover a similar topic at an Oct. 7 Arts Means Business seminar for an audience of artists in Youngstown.
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WILSON LANDS PRESIDENT'S AWARD
FROM TRUMBULL BAR ASSOCIATION
PATRICK K. WILSON received the 2015 Trumbull County Bar Association President's Award at the association's annual meeting last week. The award recognizes outstanding accomplishments or achievements. Wilson is a former president and treasurer of the association. He is also president of the Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation board and a former board chair for the John F. Kennedy Catholic Schools.
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STATE BAR FOUNDATION HONORS
RIES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
MATTHEW J. RIES has been selected to receive an Ohio State Bar Foundation Community Service Award for Attorneys 40 and Under. The annual awards, presented in regions across the state, recognize younger lawyers for substantial contributions of pro bono time and effort to community organizations. Ries is president of the Warren City Schools Foundation and the Warren Civic Music Endowment Fund. He is also a director and committee chair for Trumbull 100, co-chair of the Trumbull County Bar Association's young lawyers committee, a Warren YWCA advisory committee member and a high school mock trial coach.
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Attending the Panerathon sponsors party were (from left) Patrick and Elisabeth Wilson and Karen and Kevin Murphy.
HHM SUPPORTS EVENTS, CAUSES
HHM was among the sponsors of the August 30 Panerathon, joining primary sponsor Panera Bread in the annual fundraiser run to support the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center at St. Elizabeth Health Center. HHM and its lawyers were also pleased to support these recent and upcoming events:
Youngstown Business Incubator recent fundraising drive.
Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center recent fundraising drive.
Youngstown Playhouse 2015-16 Season.
Salem Community Theatre 2015-16 Season.
Opera Western Reserve "The Elixir of Love" performance.
Second Harvest Food Bank Taste of the Valley.
JFK Catholic Schools Flying Eagle Run/Walk.
Rich Center for Autism Paula and Anthony Rich Memorial Golf Tournament.
Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church 60th anniversary celebration.
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The Solutions Letter is published quarterly by
Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell. Comments can be directed to any of our practice group chairs. Oil & Gas: Alan D. Wenger, 330.744.1111 or email. Litigation: William L. Hawley, 330.392.1541 or email. Public Sector: Neil D. Schor, 330.744.1111 or email. Creditors Rights & Bankruptcy: Frederick S. Coombs III, 330.744.1111 or email. Business & Employment: Alan D. Wenger, 330.744.1111 or email. Estate Planning & Probate: Neil D. Maxwell, 330.744.1111 or email. |
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