On Friday, September 4, 2020 the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will publish an order that is certain to create obstacles for landlords when pursuing residential evictions.. Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 264 and 42 C.F.R. 70.72, the CDC will order that a landlord owner of a residential property…
Shifting the Burden of Proof The City Commission recently passed new legislation that will change the landscape of landlord-tenant proceedings, specifically eviction matters. The City worked in conjunction with an eviction task force that Nan Whaley organized in 2019. City officials say that the changes are designed to help curb evictions. This legislation is the…
The Hazards of a “White Lie” At many different times in our busy lives we have been faced with completing an application for insurance (car, house, property) with its multitude of what appear to be ‘silly’ questions. Questions like, “How far from your property is the nearest fire hydrant? or, “Have you ever smoked? or,…
With the constant changes due to COVID-19, business owners and employees alike are trying to figure out how to navigate the Paycheck Protection Program and related laws. Join us for a 1-hour webinar on Wednesday, May 6th at 2:30pm EST, to answer some of the most common questions. Presentation by Brixey & Meyer and Pickrel,…
Shelter in place closures orders have impacted numerous businesses throughout Ohio. While some may have been able to adapt or operate having been declared “essential” many others have been significantly impacted. A question for every impacted business is likely whether any relief may be available under the entities business interruption coverage, or whether they…
On March 27, 2020, Congress approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a two-trillion-dollar aid package to help individuals and businesses who are experiencing the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and to stimulate the economy. Numerous programs are available and while the following list may not be exhaustive, here are just a…
On March 27, 2020, Congress approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a two-trillion-dollar aid package to help individuals and businesses who are experiencing the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and to stimulate the economy. Numerous programs are available and while the following list may not be exhaustive, here are just a…
As individuals and businesses struggle to process and address the impact of the pandemic outbreak on their business, Ohio’s Legislature has come to the aid of individuals and businesses alike to buy them more time with regard to actions that must be taken by certain statutorily or administratively created deadlines. On March 26, 2020, House…
Or maybe you or your business bought property last year at a value below the Auditor’s recorded fair market value? If either of those circumstances apply, then you should be aware that the deadline to file Complaints is March 31, 2020. Updated real estate tax notices have been sent out, and you should review these…
Commercial Speech Continues to Test the Limits of What Is Obscene, Immoral, or Subject to State Regulation A few months ago, my partner, Gerald McDonald wrote an article cautioning that potentially vulgar speech may quickly be materializing in much more prevalent commercial applications. The subject of Jerry’s article involved vulgarity in trademark registration, but a…
