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November 3, 2025 Awards

Jenifer E. Novak Recognized by Legal Aid’s Time Well Spent Honor Society for 500+ Hours of Pro Bono Service

Frantz Ward is pleased to announce Jenifer E. Novak has been recognized in Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’s Time Well Spent Honor Society for volunteering…

October 29, 2025 Labor & Employment Law Navigator Blog

Cuyahoga County Becomes First in Ohio to Ban Hair Discrimination: Key Takeaways for Employers

Big change is here for employers in Cuyahoga County. The CROWN Act (short for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) has been…

October 27, 2025 Cannabis Law Blog

Naomi G. Tellez, Jean E. Smith-Gonnell, and Keenan M. Jones Discuss the Rise of Cannabis Industry Lawsuits and the Role of Trade Organizations in Regulatory Reform

In a recent article in Frantz Ward’s “Full-spectrum Wisdom” column with Cannabis Business Times, Naomi G. Tellez, Jean E. Smith-Gonnell, and Keenan M. Jones examine…

October 21, 2025 Labor & Employment Law Navigator Blog

EEOC to Cease Investigating Claims of Disparate Impact

We previously reported on an Executive Order issued by President Trump on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in which he stated the disparate impact theory has…

October 20, 2025 Insights

Matthew F. Kadish and Karina Pantoja Examine Loper Bright’s Impact on Agency Regulations

Frantz Ward Partner Matthew F. Kadish and Associate Karina Pantoja analyzed the effects of last year’s Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright in an article…

October 16, 2025 News

Andrew M. Hanna and Ciaran T. Kelly Selected to Join 2025-2026 OCA Future Leaders Forum

Frantz Ward Associates Andrew M. Hanna and Ciaran T. Kelly have been selected to participate in the Ohio Contractors Association’s 2025/2026 Future Leaders Forum. The…

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