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Frantz Ward is proud to sponsor and attend the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland’s Pride in the CLE, Good Shepherd Home’s 4th Annual Mary Rose Golf Classic, and West Side Catholic Center’s 21st Pancake Run on Saturday, June 6.

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6 Frantz Ward practice areas and 19 attorneys were honored nationally and state-wide in Chambers' 2026 USA Guide, demonstrating the firm’s consistent achievements and dedication to its clients across multiple fields. Congratulations to everyone recognized. https://t.co/lX0u0dQTrh

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Frantz Ward is pleased to welcome Esmeralda Santos Lopez as an HR Assistant. She will help manage the firm’s benefits administration, recruitment coordination, employee engagement initiatives, HRIS, and firmwide events, supporting our commitment to being a top place to work.

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Jamie Rasor examines the pending Ohio Supreme Court decision in Bethel Oil & Gas v. Redbird Development that could alter Ohio's civil pleading standard for the first time in 50 years, affecting how all Ohio civil complaints are drafted and reviewed. https://t.co/EyU6JB0CKf

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Frantz Ward is pleased to welcome Kyrsten Turner to the firm as a Summer Associate. Kyrsten will work across practice groups, conducting in-depth legal research, contributing to client matters, and gaining exposure across a broad range of industries. Welcome to the team, Kyrsten!

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In a recent CBT article, Keenan Jones and Elena Barone shared how the lack of EPA-approved labels for cannabis pesticides leads to varied regulation, how Ohio's limited reclassification may affect cannabis regulation, and how growers can stay compliant. https://t.co/e2qKwjWcTo

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Sixth Circuit Underscores ERISA’s Broad Preemptive Power in Patterson v. UnitedHealth Group https://t.co/LH5poHBC9q

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Olivia Southam breaks down a Sixth Circuit decision in Patterson v. UnitedHealth Group, which reinforced ERISA’s broad preemptive power over state law claims, including post-payment reimbursement disputes.

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The Biden Administration’s Proposed Overtime Rule is Officially Dead https://t.co/MatqH8IhmE

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Megan Bennett examines the end of a years-long period of uncertainty surrounding the federal Overtime Rule. Following two appellate dismissals and a DOL technical amendment, the Biden-era rule has been vacated, restoring salary thresholds to 2019 levels. https://t.co/oGIOZYtNxG

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Frantz Ward is pleased to welcome Diana Rosales to the firm as a Law Clerk. Splitting her time between Columbus and Cleveland, Diana will support the Cannabis Practice Group this summer, conducting legal research, drafting case documents, and analyzing legal precedents.

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Three Weeks Out: Early Developments After Rescheduling https://t.co/wtY8vh0MA0

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Frantz Ward is proud to sponsor and attend CSU Law Alumni Association’s 2026 Annual Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, May 21 and support Oberlin College’s Heisman Club Golf Scramble on Friday, May 22.

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The EPA is exploring new ways to regulate temporary power sources used in data center development. David Waxman and Michael Blumenthal break down the implications for NSR permitting, regulatory flexibility, and ongoing compliance risks for developers. https://t.co/cSdF5B7duQ

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Christopher G. Keim recently moderated a panel on managing and reducing liability exposure and reputational damage during the first 48 hours of a crisis at ALFA International's 2026 Transportation Practice Group Seminar in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. https://t.co/p1jQnHz166

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Three Weeks Out: Early Developments After Rescheduling https://t.co/wtY8vh0MA0

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Our Cannabis Practice Group unpacks developments following the DOJ’s final marijuana rescheduling order. The post-rescheduling developments include a formal legal challenge to the order, a new DEA registration application, and forthcoming tax guidance. https://t.co/aAJCmksFGb

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Frantz Ward is proud to sponsor The Education Foundation for Berea City School District’s Senior Scholarship Night on May 14. The foundation provides scholarships and grants to enhance educational opportunities in the district, investing in the futures of the students it serves.

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Jean E. Smith-Gonnell analyzed how federal reclassification of medical marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug will affect California cannabis businesses in an interview with Spectrum News 1, sharing why a majority of businesses will not see immediate benefits. https://t.co/nI3FzMI1jq

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Frantz Ward is pleased to announce Samantha Cira has joined the firm’s Corporate/Business Law and M&A Practice Groups as an Associate, assisting growing and established businesses with everyday needs and guiding them through purchases and sales. https://t.co/iyLEUnldI6