When the Cool Book Club had its discussion of the murder mystery thriller JUSTICE HILL on March 25, 2021, it invited its author, John Macleod, to join the discussion by Zoom. It is definitely a book for lawyers as the reader seeks to discover the murderer of Jason Worthy, a wealthy and successful Washington lawyer who was brutally murdered at his secluded retreat in the Shenandoah Valley of western Virginia. The plot starts with two girls, Sam and Jessie, who grew up in a coal mining hollow in West Virginia, and then we follow their different career paths before confronting …
Coolidge Wall to Speak at the 2021 Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Talent 360 Forum
Coolidge Wall is pleased to be presenting at the annual Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Talent 360 Forum: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Options for both in-person and virtual participation! In Person Location: Marriott University of Dayton 8:30 am to1:30 pm Coolidge’s Marc Fleischauer, chair of the firm’s Labor and Employment Department, will be talking to the area’s HR professionals and others about trending legal topics including: Ohio Discrimination Tort Reform for Employers Reduced Statute of Limitations Elimination of Supervisor Liability Mandatory Administrative Process Coordination with Federal Law What’s …
Ohio Passes Employment Law Uniformity Act Shortening Statutes of Limitation
On January 12, 2021, Governor DeWine signed HB 352 into law, which brings Ohio’s anti-discrimination statute in line with existing federal law. Among other things, the law does the following key things which benefit employers: Reduces the statute of limitations for most discrimination claims to two years instead of six; Requires claimants to exhaust their administrative remedies and undergo scrutiny in most cases from the Ohio Civil Rights Commission instead of simply proceeding with a lawsuit; Protects managers and supervisors from suit unless they retaliate for opposing a discriminatory practice, aid a discriminatory practice, or obstruct a person from complying …
Lunch and Learn Legal Update: The Latest on COVID-19 for Employers
Please join Coolidge Wall attorneys Marc Fleischauer, David Pierce, Michelle Bach and Benjamin Mazer for an informative Lunch and Learn session on the latest legal updates on COVID-19 for employers. Date: Friday, January 15, 2021 Time: Noon to 1 pm Location: Zoom Meeting During this session, we will discuss the following: Mandatory Vaccinations – Yes or No? Modifications to CARES Act and Extension of Unemployment Benefits Workers’ Compensation Defense in the COVID Era COVID and ADA/FMLA Interplay Employer Civil Immunity from Liability Please RSVP to with your name, title, company and the telephone number that you will use if …
Eight Coolidge Wall Attorneys Named 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers
Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers®: Michelle D. Bach: Workers’ Compensation Christopher R. Conard: General Litigation Marc L. Fleischauer: Employment & Labor David C. Korte: Workers’ Compensation Joshua R. Lounsbury, Workers’ Compensation Stephen M. McHugh: State, Local & Municipal David P. Pierce: Business Litigation Richard A. Talda: Business Litigation Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service that selects outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional …
Eighteen Coolidge Wall Attorneys Selected for The Best Lawyers in America® 2021 Edition
Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that 18 of its attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021 edition. Best Lawyers is regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Its process is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Lawyers may not pay a fee to be listed, so inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.” The Coolidge attorneys selected for inclusion …
David Pierce Named New Chair of Coolidge Wall’s Litigation Department
Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that David P. Pierce has been selected as chair of the firm’s Litigation Department. Richard A. Talda previously served as department chair for almost 23 years. “David is an excellent litigator with a wealth of experience,” said J. Stephen Herbert, President and CEO of Coolidge. “Our litigation team will be in great hands under David’s leadership.” David is a shareholder within the firm and has practiced for more than 20 years with a primary focus in commercial disputes and employment issues. In addition to his extensive litigation experience, he served a term …
Coolidge Wall to Host Webinar – Getting Back to Work in Ohio
As Ohio begins to return to the workplace on May 4, there are a host of topics business owners are working through to prepare for a “new normal,” including: How to effectively and legally re-open and get back to business How to ensure safe work environments and best practices for rehiring Workers’ Compensation The latest on relief and stimulus programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program and loan forgiveness Join Coolidge Wall Labor & Employment, Workers’ Compensation and Corporate attorneys David Pierce, Marc Fleischauer, Michelle Bach, and Michael Osborn for a complimentary Zoom Webinar as they share information and updates on …
Seven Coolidge Wall Attorneys Named 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers
Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers®: Michelle D. Bach: Workers’ Compensation Christopher R. Conard: General Litigation, State, Local & Municipal, Land Use/Zoning, Administrative Law, Criminal Defense, Estate & Trust Litigation Marc L. Fleischauer: Employment & Labor, Employment Litigation David C. Korte: Workers’ Compensation Stephen M. McHugh: State, Local & Municipal, Estate Planning & Probate, Real Estate David P. Pierce: Business Litigation, Employment & Labor, Civil Litigation Richard A. Talda: Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution In addition, Mr. Pierce …
Attorney Merle Wilberding Selected for Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is proud to announce that Merle Wilberding, a long-time attorney with the firm, has been selected for induction into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, a State of Ohio program that honors veterans more for what they did after their military service than for what they did during their military service. Many other states have since established veterans’ hall of fame programs, including New York, Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. Governor George Voinovich initiated the program in Ohio in 1992. Its charter members included six Ohio presidents who had previously served in the …