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Annette “Nettie” Cronise Lutes – you probably do not know this name, but if you are a female attorney in Ohio, you probably should. Nettie was the trailblazer who paved the way for women in the legal profession in Ohio. …

On March 2, 2021, Webster Industries, Inc., an employee-owned company, announced its acquisition of Action Equipment Company in Newburg, Oregon. Webster, located in Tiffin, Ohio, is an industry leader in conveyor chain, sprockets, vibrating conveyors and specialty castings. …

On January 12, 2021, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed H.B. 352, the Employment Law Uniformity Act (“ELUA”), into law which revises several provisions of Ohio workplace discrimination law. The intent behind the new law is to clarify the administrative and procedural confusion regarding workplace discrimination claims for both employers and employees as it currently exists in the Ohio Revised Code.…

You own a restaurant. Its occupancy permit allows seating of 112. COVID restrictions limit your seating to 42, and you have to close at 10:00 p.m. You had a bustling hair-styling salon until mid-March. COVID regulations required you to close, for months.…

Wickens Herzer Panza congratulates Matthew W. Nakon for his inclusion in Cleveland Magazine’s 2021 edition of “The Cleveland 500“. “The Cleveland 500” is list of influencers that are more than just successful. …

Unless extended by Congress, the paid leave provisions under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) are set to expire on December 31, 2020.…

We’re proud to announce the following six attorneys have been named to the 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers® List based on peer nominations that were submitted, reviewed and researched by Super Lawyers:…

The Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) has issued a new questionnaire that all Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) borrowers that received a loan of $2 million or more must complete. Based on current commentary and available information, this requirement will not be asked of parties who received less than $2 million in PPP funds.…

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® have released their 2021 “Best Law Firms” rankings and we’re proud to share that Wickens Herzer Panza has been listed in multiple areas. Rankings as a “Best Law Firm” recognize Firms for their professional excellence and consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.…

At the outset of the Covid-19 Pandemic, courts across the county shut down for all but the most emergency proceedings. Since that time, many courts, including those in Ohio, have opened their doors, but with strict protections and limitations in place, opting for telephonic or video conferences instead of in-person proceedings for routine scheduling matters and limited issue hearings.…