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June 2, 2026 Insights

Ohio’s Pleading Standards: Will Bethel Oil & Gas v. Redbird Development Rewrite the Rules of Drafting a Complaint?

For half a century, Ohio has operated under the generous “notice pleading” standard that asks plaintiffs to do little more than sketch the outline of…

May 27, 2026 Client Alerts

Sixth Circuit Underscores ERISA’s Broad Preemptive Power in Patterson v. UnitedHealth Group

In Patterson v. UnitedHealth Grp., Inc., 161 F.4th 415 (6th Cir. 2025), the Sixth Circuit reinforced that ERISA broadly preempts state law claims, including post-payment…

April 14, 2026 Client Alerts

Understanding Proactive Environmental Compliance in a Multi-Agency Enforcement World

Recent developments at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), coupled with longstanding federal and Ohio environmental audit policies, underscore a clear message: companies that proactively…

April 9, 2026 Construction On the Level Blog

Michael J. Frantz Jr. Discusses Subsurface Risk Allocation in Properties Magazine

Frantz Ward Partner Michael J. Frantz Jr. shares how landscape and hardscape failures can lead to subsurface disputes and unintended liability and explains how commercial…

April 6, 2026 Construction On the Level Blog

AI Is Already on Your Project. Your Contract Doesn’t Know It.

Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical in construction. It is actively shaping how projects are designed, scheduled, and executed. Generative design tools, automated quantity takeoffs,…

March 16, 2026 Insights

Ohio Supreme Court Renews Coverage of Attorney-Client Privilege for Insurance Companies

After years of uncertainty for lower courts handling bad faith claims, the Ohio Supreme Court recently clarified that a trial judge must first review the…

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