MRR Ohio Legislative Updates: June 3 – June 16, 2016

Notes from the House of Representatives HB No. 581 was introduced to permit and regulate managers, members, and interests of series limited liability companies. For questions or more information on MRR’s Ohio Legislation Updates,…

MRR Article: The Responsible Ohio Protection Act Gummed Down

By: Michael P. Byrne, Esq. Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder Co., LPA On May 25, 2016, with a vote of 62-35, the Ohio House of Representatives officially passed H.B. 279, the Responsible Driver Protection Act.  This legislation is purportedly…

“Pocket Dials” and Privacy Rights

By: Christina M. Nicholas, Esq. Everyone has placed a "pocket dial" at some point.  You likely discovered the call had been placed, ended it, and sent an apologetic text to the recipient.  You probably did not give the dial a second thought,…

MRR Ohio Legislative Updates: May 20 – June 2, 2016

Notes from the House of Representatives Sub. SB No. 63 was passed upon third consideration to create an online voter registration system, to require the Secretary of State annually to review the Statewide Voter Registration Database to…

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…