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As you may be aware, the newly enacted Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on January 1, 2024. The Financial Crimes and Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the agency charged by Congress with the administration of the CTA, estimates that over 32 million small businesses will be required to file a Beneficial Owner Information Report. This […]
Walter Haverfield recently reported on the passage of Ohio’s Issue 2 as part of the November 7th general election. The full text of Issue 2 went into effect on December 7th, 2023, legalizing adult use of cannabis across the state. Since then we have received a large volume of inquiries regarding what the new law […]
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a final rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act setting forth factors for the classification of workers as employees or independent contractors. The final rule rescinds the 2021 Independent Contractor Rule put into place under the Trump administration, which primarily focused on two “core” factors – the […]
Ohio Super Lawyers, a service that recognizes outstanding lawyers for peer recognition and professional achievement, has selected 13 Walter Haverfield attorneys to its 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list. It has also selected an additional six Walter Haverfield attorneys to its Ohio Rising Stars list, which honors candidates who are 40 years old and younger or […]
The attorneys and support staff members of Walter Haverfield’s Cleveland office excitedly remind clients that we will be relocating to Post Office Plaza next month in January 2024. The new workspace, which has been described as dynamic and collaborative, is located at 1500 W. 3rd St., Suite 300, Cleveland, OH 44113-1467. Post Office Plaza, the […]
Ohio Administrative Rule 4301:1-1-52(B) addresses a crucial aspect concerning the adult use of marijuana within liquor permit premises. According to this rule, permit holders, their agents, or employees are explicitly prohibited from knowingly or willfully engaging in various activities related to controlled substances and dangerous drugs on the licensed premises. Furthermore, permit holders, their agents, […]
On October 11, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) proposed a new rule to prohibit junk fees. “Junk fees” are understood to mean any (a) hidden fees that are otherwise mandatory but not disclosed to customers upfront before a transaction, typically used in the nature of bait-and-switch tactic or to convey an artificial lower […]
Cannabis will soon be legal for adult consumption in Ohio after voters passed Issue 2. The new law, An Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use Cannabis (the Act), is set to take effect in December of 2023. The Act will permit controlled and regulated sales of recreational cannabis subject to the statute and rules […]
Best Lawyers® has recognized Walter Haverfield as a “Best Law Firm” in 17 regional rankings across several categories. Firms included in these rankings are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. The 2024 rankings incorporate […]
Obtaining authorization to sell alcohol in Ohio is no easy task. While the legal landscape has changed considerably from the blanket Prohibition of the 1920s, trade in alcoholic beverages remains heavily controlled by the state government. Any business seeking to sell alcohol to the public for beverage use must first obtain a liquor permit from […]
Harassment has remained at the top of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) most received charges since 2016. Late last month, in an attempt to provide employers with clarity, the federal agency proposed new guidelines entitled “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace.” The updated guidance discusses evolving case law including the Supreme Court’s […]
It is not uncommon for business owners to ask newly hired or even existing employees to sign employment agreements. Often times, the employee is so thrilled to accept the job that they do not take the proper time to read or ask questions about language included in the contract. But such contracts often restrict employees […]