Business Contract Language in the World of COVID-19

Written by: David Montgomery Updated: 3/19/2020 With the continuing spread of Covid-19 and the ever-shifting efforts to contain its spread by Local, State and Federal Government, many of our clients have contacted the firm in relation to contract performance and maintaining their obligations thereunder.  Without question we are dealing with extraordinary circumstances not before seen…

Hemp and CBD oil; One step closer to legalization

On July 17, 2019, Senate Bill 57, a bill decriminalizing industrial hemp cultivation and permitting possession of CBD oil derived from hemp was passed by the legislature and will be sent to the Governor for signature. Assuming it is signed (which is expected) it will take immediate effect. Currently, the State Board of Pharmacy has…

PS&E Welcomes Gabrielle R. Neal!

PS&E is proud to announce that Gabrielle R. Neal (Gaby) has recently joined our firm as an Associate.  Gaby will be on our Business Law and Real Estate team where she will concentrate her practice on real estate, business, and municipal law. As an attorney, Gaby has exceptional client communication and negotiating skills.  She represents…

Ohio Hemp and CBD Oil Regulations

Senate Bill 57, a bill decriminalizing industrial hemp cultivation and permitting possession of CBD oil derived from hemp was unanimously passed by the Senate on March 28 and moves now to the House for consideration. Hemp and marijuana are related, but actually two different plants. Hemp contains a very low level of tetrahydrocannabinol, (THC) the…

Liability Insurance – I’m Covered (or am I?)

One of the most important provisions in a contract is the liability insurance provision. For the most part, the business owner relies on an insurance agent to advise what coverage is needed for a particular contractual obligation. The business owner then sets forth the insurance requirement in the contract/lease and states that the other side…