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Officer Arriving Late to Ongoing Police Action Entitled to Immunity for Shooting Suspect
On January 9, 2017, the United States Supreme Court held there is no clearly established law prohibiting a reasonable officer arriving late to an ongoing police action from assuming proper police procedure has been followed... Learn More.
Senate Bill 27: Firefighter Cancer Presumption Law Enacted
On January 4, 2017, Governor Kasich signed into law Senate Bill 27, which states that a firefighter who is disabled as a result of cancer is presumed to have incurred the cancer while performing official duties as a firefighter... Learn More.
New EEOC Final Rules Regarding Wellness Programs under the ADA and GINA
Having taken effect January 1, 2017, the new rule issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission clarifies how employers can use incentives to encourage participation in voluntary wellness programs without violating the ADA.... Learn More.
Sixth Circuit Rules in Favor of Local Right-to-Work Provisions
On November 18, 2016, The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in UAW v. Hardin County, a case regarding whether or not local government may pass a law prohibiting union-security agreements under the National Labor Relations Act where that state has not passed a right-to-work law.... Learn More.
Public Records Act Exception not Applicable after Original Trial
On December 28, 2016, The Ohio Supreme Court issued a 4-1 decision which held that the exception to the Ohio Public Records Act for confidential law enforcement investigatory records does not extend beyond the completion of the trial for which the information was gathered.... Learn More.
Police Officers Found Immune from Liability in High Speed Chase Accident
On December 27, 2016, the Ohio Supreme Court held that law enforcement officers pursuing suspects are entitled to the same level of immunity provided to all government employees under state law. ... Learn More.
Arbitration Decision Vacated Due to Arbitrator’s Failure to Disclose
On October 3, 2016, the Ohio Twelfth District Court of Appeals issued a 3-0 decision vacating the decision of the arbitrator in a termination grievance, holding that the arbitrator showed evident partiality in not disclosing his position as the Executive Director for a pro-union state advocacy organization..... Learn More.
Ohio Enacts CCW Friendly Measures: Firearms in Employee Vehicles; Public Buildings; and Other Places
On December 19, 2016, Governor Kasich signed Senate Bill 199, a law that authorizes CCW holders to carry, transport, or store a concealed weapon in areas currently prohibited. The law will go into effect on March 21, 2017..... Learn More.
Transgender Restroom Access- Two Cases Poised to Clarify the Law
On Two ongoing cases should substantially shape the law for transgender access to public restrooms.... Learn More.
Court Grants Permanent Injunction Against DOL’s “Persuader Rule”
For over 50 years, the United States Department of Labor’s interpretation of the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 has remained the same. Will that change now?... Learn More.
FHKAD Attorneys Secure Summary Judgment for City in Parking Lot Case
FHKAD Attorneys David A. Riepenhoff and Melanie D. Williamson secured summary judgment in a recent premises liability and injury case brought by a citizen against a City.... Learn More.
FHKAD Attorneys Secure Summary Judgment in Discrimination Case
FHKAD attorneys Daniel T. Downey and Stephanie L. Schoolcraft secured summary judgment in a recent disability discrimination case brought by a police officer transferred to a dispatcher position.... Learn More.
FHKAD Attorneys Secure Summary Judgment in County Defamation Case
In granting summary judgment, the Court agreed with Defendants that any and all stigma Plaintiff allegedly suffered was due to his underlying conviction and not the Defendants’ actions.... Learn More.
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