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November 5, 2025 News

Jean E. Smith-Gonnell to Discuss the Future of Cannabis and Hemp Legality at TPPPA 2025 Solving the Payments Puzzle Conference

Partner Jean E. Smith-Gonnell will share insights on the current status and future of cannabis legality at the upcoming Third Party Payment Processors Association (TPPPA)…

November 4, 2025 Insights

The Limits on the Heightened Fiduciary Duty Owed to Minority Shareholders in Close Corporations

A recent Ohio appellate court decision vividly demonstrates that a majority shareholder’s heightened fiduciary duty to a minority shareholder is not without bounds and does…

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…

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