“Person” Means Person In Ohio’s Dram Shop Act

Mary Beth Klemencic E: mbk@mrrlaw.com It seems the Ohio Supreme Court agrees with Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Who! "A person's a person" The Supreme Court recently affirmed that Ohio's Dram Shop Act is the exclusive remedy against liquor…

Stacy V. Pollock Promoted to Partner at Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder

Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder, Co., L.P.A. (MRR), is proud to announce the promotion of attorney Stacy V. Pollock to partner. Stacy is based in the firm's Columbus office. Stacy joined MRR in 2015 as an associate. At MRR, she concentrates her…

Bidwell Named Chief Operating Officer of Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder

Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder, Co., L.P.A. (MRR), is pleased to announce the promotion of Christina M. Koeth-Bidwell  (Chris) to Chief Operating Officer, after having served as the firm's Controller over the last 10 years. "This promotion…

Six MRR Attorneys named Best Lawyers in America 2018

Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder Co., LPA (MRR) is pleased to announce that six attorneys have been named to the 2018 Edition of Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected peer-reviewed publication in the legal profession. Lawyers on The Best…

Miller & Graham published ~ “Ransomware on the Rise” in Kentucky City magazine

"Ransomware on the Rise" by Barry Miller & Curt Graham and appearing in the July/August issue of Kentucky City - a publication of The Kentucky League of Cities.

Department of Labor Issues Request For Information on Overtime Rule

Today, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a Request for Information seeking comment from the public regarding the regulations governing overtime exemptions. As you likely recall, the DOL revised the salary requirement in 2016 to require…

Just Published!

"Tots, Blocks, and...Glocks? The Perils of Arming School Staff" by Tia Combs and appearing in the June issue of For the Defense.

Department of Labor Informal Guidance on Joint Employment and Independent Contractors Withdrawn

Employers employing independent contractors, temp workers, and other individuals potentially involved in joint employment relationships should be breathing a bit of a sigh of relief these days.  On June 7, 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor…

Hitting the Mark: Gun Laws for the Workplace

Tami Hannon E: thannon@mrrlaw.com Over 85% of workplace homicides are the result of intentional shootings, according to 2015 statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Correspondingly, the number of new concealed carry permits issued…

Don’t Spoil that Evidence! Tips on Initiating, Implementing, and Maintaining a Litigation Hold Policy

By Doug Holthus dholthus@mrrlaw.com Business owners and managers recognize that litigation is inevitable. Saving for another day any discussion of its sanity, this reality drives the imperative that every prudent business create, implement,…