On December 13, 2024, in Chapman v. Brentlinger Enterprises, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals held that a woman who requested and was denied FMLA leave to care for her sister stood “in loco parentis” to her adult sister under the Act, and therefore should have been granted FMLA leave. The Court overruled the…
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted the government’s emergency motion requesting that the nationwide stay on filing Beneficial Owner Information Reports under the Corporate Transparency Act be lifted. Thus, the December 31, 2024 deadline for filing under the CTA is once again required and failure to timely file may result in penalties. The Constitutionality…
FinCEN has filed motions in both the Eastern District of Texas and the Fifth Circuit asking the Courts to stay the nationwide preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) during its appeal of the injunction. In its filing in the Fifth Circuit, FinCEN asked the Court to rule no later than…
As we exit the long Thanksgiving holiday and move toward Christmas, Ohio continues to grapple with alarming trends in traffic violations, particularly in the areas of distracted driving, operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI), and seatbelt compliance. The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released year-to-date statistics highlighting these growing concerns, underscoring the importance of…
‘Tis the season of families gathering for the holidays. With everyone coming together, it is an ideal time for important discussions, like planning for the future. Whether you are a college student visiting your parents, an older adult visiting the grandkids, or somewhere in between, discussing a Healthcare Power of Attorney is vital. Unfortunately, most…
Navigating the laws around cemeteries and burials can be challenging, especially with many rules governing everything from indigent burials to cemetery maintenance. Here’s an overview of Ohio’s key regulations and insights into cemetery management. Key Laws Governing Cemeteries Ohio’s Revised Code contains detailed regulations for cemeteries. Highlights include: Indigent Burial (ORC 9.15): Local governments are…
On December 3, 2024, a judge in the Eastern District of Texas entered a nationwide preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act. For now, this ruling means that Reporting Companies are not obligated to file an initial Beneficial Ownership Information Report prior to the current December 31, 2024 deadline. FinCEN is expected…
Businesses considering filing for a US Trademark will pay higher fees as of January 18, 2025. The base application fee will increase from $250 to $350 per class per mark. Also, suppose the trademark description varies from the USPTO’s list of acceptable goods and services, which is often the case. In that case, there will…
The Dayton Bar Association celebrated 11 attorneys who have practiced law for 50 years—fortunately, one of those attorneys practices at Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling. Alan Schaeffer has spent his entire career with PSE and was a managing partner from 1984 to 2018. In 2019, he became Of Counsel and is still serving today. He focused…
A trial court wrongly tossed an Ohio police officer’s suit claiming he was sidelined for complaining about age bias, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said, telling the Sixth Circuit that forcing him to undergo a fitness assessment could qualify as unlawful retaliation. In an amicus brief filed Wednesday, the EEOC said an Ohio district…
