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January 26, 2026 Insights

U.S. Department of Labor Rings in the New Year by Issuing Six New Opinion Letters

On Monday, January 5, 2026, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) issued six opinion letters addressing questions regarding calculating overtime…

January 22, 2026 Cannabis Law Blog

Jim Ickes Examines Growing Federal Conflict Over State Cannabis Markets

Despite the rapid expansion of state-legal cannabis markets, the constitutional limits on how states may regulate those markets remain unsettled. One of the most significant…

January 20, 2026 News

Elena C. Barone Selected to Join Ladder Down Cleveland Class of 2026

Associate Elena C. Barone has been selected to participate in the 2026 class of Ladder Down Cleveland, a year-long course, running from January through November,…

January 13, 2026 Labor & Employment Law Navigator Blog

Ohio Minimum Wage Increased in 2026

On Thursday, January 1, 2026, Ohio’s minimum wage increased to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 per hour for tipped employees. This change…

January 8, 2026 Events

Mia L. Garcia Shares Cannabis Legal Updates with Northeast Ohio Municipal Judges Association

Partner Mia L. Garcia recently shared key cannabis industry legal updates in her presentation, “From Possession to Policy: Evolving Trends in Cannabis Law,” for the…

January 7, 2026 Awards

Matthew F. Kadish Continues Streak on Super Lawyers’ Top 100 Ohio and Top 50 Cleveland Lawyers Lists in 2026

Frantz Ward is pleased to announce Matthew F. Kadish has once again been recognized in Super Lawyers’ Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers and Top 50…

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