Be Aware of Difficulty of Discharging Student Loans in Bankruptcy
- October 13, 2021 | By Neil D. Schor | Public Sector
Student loan debtors should consider the difficulty of discharging student loans in bankruptcy before proceeding. The debtor must meet specific requirements.
Transparency Steps into Spotlight for Nonprofits, Too
- March 26, 2021 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Public Sector
(This blog was updated in March 2021.) A seat on the board of a nonprofit corporation can bring many benefits, ranging from an opportunity to support a valuable community service to goodwill for your private business. Such positions also come…
New Ohio Law Adds Options to Keep Public Meetings Open Under Social Distancing Measures
- April 1, 2020 | By Patrick K. Wilson | COVID-19, Public Sector
HHM lawyer Patrick Wilson explains the amended Ohio Sunshine Law, which allows Ohio public bodies to operate meetings electronically with the caveat that the public is both aware of the meeting and how it will be conducted and is given the ability to observe the meeting electronically.
Responsibility for Tree Removal Rooted in Location, Other Factors
- December 5, 2017 | By Paul M. Dutton | Public Sector
When a tree falls in the forest and no one sees or hears it, Mother Natures cleans up the mess. But when a tree falls in or near the right of way of a public road, the obligation to clean…
3 Takeaways from Ohio Supreme Court Ruling in Lawsuit Over Injuries Caused by Dancer
- October 23, 2017 | By Neil D. Schor | Business & Employment, Public Sector
HHM lawyer Neil Schor states three takeaways from a recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling about liability for injuries in an auto accident caused by a dancer who left a strip club intoxicated.
New Digital Cell Tower Rules Leave Uncertainty for Public Entities
- June 29, 2017 | By Patrick K. Wilson | Public Sector
Wireless technology poses challenges to Ohio municipalities as the use of wireless devices explodes in our cities, villages and townships, across Ohio and across our country. Ohio recently passed new legislation in an effort to keep up. But does the…
6 Essentials That Help Local Governments Drive Economic Growth
- October 24, 2016 | By Paul M. Dutton | Public Sector
Youngstown public sector lawyer Paul Dutton points out six essential elements that can provide local communities an edge in landing major business investments.
3 Takeaways From Case of Motorist Hit by Burglary Suspect Fleeing Police
- May 9, 2016 | By Neil D. Schor | Public Sector
Municipal liability is in the spotlight with the Ohio Supreme Court's recent decision to hear the case of a Dayton motorist hit by a car driven by a burglary suspect being chased by police officers.
Guidance for Public Agencies Hiring Architects, Engineers
- November 2, 2015 | By Paul M. Dutton | Public Sector
Ohio's Design Services Law, enacted in 1988 and amended in 2011, now requires Ohio public authorities to follow a process for selecting architects and engineers based on their qualifications. The law applies to all public bodies and almost any design…
Ruling Could Free Some Bosses From Individual Liability
- October 14, 2014 | By Neil D. Schor | Public Sector
In a key ruling that could affect the way some discrimination lawsuits are resolved in the public sector, the Ohio Supreme Court decided in August that public employees, including supervisors, may not be liable on an individual basis in such…