Chrissy Vessels Talks Drones at Insuralex Meeting

Partner Chrissy Vessels presents her thoughts on the expanding use of drones and the implications for the insurance industry at the 23 minute mark in this video from the Insuralex meeting in Los Angeles. LA MYM - Insuralex  

MRR Article: What Does the New DOL Rule Mean for You?

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  By: Tami Z. Hannon, Esq. Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder Co., LPA     As you likely know, the Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued its final rule raising the salary requirement for overtime exempt workers. …

MRR Article: The Department of Justice and Department of Education’s Joint “Dear Colleague Letter” on Transgender Students: New Guidance for Public Schools

By: Tia J. Combs, Esq. Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder Co., LPA On May 13, 2016, the United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, and the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights issued a joint Dear Colleague…

MRR Ohio Legislative Updates: May 6 – May 19, 2016

Notes from the House of Representatives Sub. HB No. 523 was passed upon third consideration to authorize the use of marijuana for medical purposes and to establish the Medical Marijuana Control Program. Am. HB No. 375 was passed upon…

MRR Article: Department of Labor Issues Final Overtime Rule

By: Tami Z. Hannon, Esq. Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder Co., LPA The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its final rule adjusting the salary requirements for employees to be exempt from overtime.  The DOL is not making any changes at this…

MRR Ohio Legislative Updates: April 22 – May 5, 2016

Notes from the House of Representatives HB 529 was introduced to provide for firearms training for tactical medical professionals; to permit such a professional who has received that training or comparable training and who is authorized…

OVI Convictions Up in Smoke – How Litigating Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Cases Differs from Litigating Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Cases

Most people are familiar with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)'s "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. Throughout the years, a lot of advertisement money from various organizations has been used to educate and…

MRR Article: U.S. Supreme Court Rules Public Employees Permitted to Challenge Discipline Based on Political Activity – Even When Employee Not Actually Engaged in Political Activity

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The First Amendment prohibits public entities from dismissing or demoting an employee because of the employee's engagement in political activity.  Therefore, if a public employee engages in political activity and is dismissed or demoted as…