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June 4, 2026 Awards

Frantz Ward Earns National and State Rankings; 19 Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Guide

Frantz Ward is honored to announce six of the firm’s practice areas and 19 firm attorneys were ranked in Ohio and nationwide in the 2026…

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 28, 2026 Cannabis Law Blog

Keenan M. Jones and Elena C. Barone Analyze Pesticide Regulation for Cannabis Growers

Partner Keenan M. Jones and Associate Elena C. Barone broke down the current regulatory landscape of pesticide use for marijuana cultivation and analyzed how the…

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…

May 26, 2026 Labor & Employment Law Navigator Blog

The Biden Administration’s Proposed Overtime Rule is Officially Dead

Back in 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) under the Biden administration published a final rule, which would have dramatically raised the salary threshold…

May 19, 2026 Compliance or Consequences Environmental Blog

EPA Moving to Regulate Data Center Turbines as “Mobile Sources”

Recent statements and rulemakings suggest that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“the EPA”) is exploring pathways to reduce permitting burdens associated with temporary power…

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